Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st November 2025
Donna Velasco (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information You Provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or post comments, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
- Automatically Collected Information: We may collect information about your device, browser, and browsing behavior for website functionality and security purposes.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: We use Mailchimp to manage our newsletter subscriptions. Mailchimp may collect information such as your email address and engagement with our emails.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used only for purposes relevant to your interaction with our website and services, including:
- Sending you newsletters, updates, or promotional content (with your consent)
- Responding to your inquiries submitted through contact forms
- Moderating and managing comments on our website
- Improving website functionality, security, and user experience
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Mailchimp Newsletter Subscriptions
When you subscribe to our newsletter, your information is shared with Mailchimp, our email marketing provider, for the sole purpose of sending you updates and content. Mailchimp’s privacy policy can be found here: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies may help us understand user behavior, remember preferences, and maintain site functionality. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and obtain a copy of your data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of receiving newsletters and marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email address].
7. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please use the contact form..