PRIVACY POLICY

Heather Taylor Griffith LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit our website (heathertaylorgriffith.com) and your rights related to that information, including how we comply with data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information when you visit or interact with our website, including through the use of Google Analytics.

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Contact information (e.g., phone number)

  • Any other information you provide through forms on our website (e.g., inquiries, subscriptions, or purchases)

Non-Personal Information

We collect non-personal information automatically as you navigate our website. This may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Referring URLs

  • Pages visited and time spent on our site

  • Other anonymized website usage data

This information is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. Use of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze information about how users interact with our website. This service helps us improve website functionality, user experience, and marketing efforts. Google Analytics collects and processes data, including cookies and usage data, under Google's Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • Information about your device and browser

  • IP address (which may identify your general location)

  • User behavior and interaction with our site

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our services and website functionality

  • Personalize your experience on our website

  • Communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support

  • Send you marketing and promotional content (if you have opted-in)

  • Analyze website traffic and usage trends

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: We use third-party service providers, including Squarespace, Google Analytics, and email marketing services, to help us operate our website and business. These providers may have access to your personal data in the course of providing their services.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information when required by law or to protect our legal rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights, property, or safety of others.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect non-personal information and enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to:

  • Recognize you when you return to our website

  • Track your interaction with the site

  • Personalize content and ads based on your preferences

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, this may limit some functionality on our website.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under data protection regulations (such as GDPR, CCPA, etc.):

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Correction: You can request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

  • Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data for certain purposes, such as marketing.

  • Right to Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

  • Right to Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to us using your personal data at any time (where consent is the legal basis for processing).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. International Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside the country where our servers are located, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different country. We will take appropriate measures to ensure your personal data is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will delete that data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will be posted on this page with the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Heather Taylor Griffith LLC

heather@heathertaylorgriffith.com

Effective Date: 10/27/2024