Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how www.cathylada.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

• Information you provide directly: name and email address, and any message content, submitted through our contact form or email signup.
• Automatically collected information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring site, and time spent on the site, collected through cookies and analytics tools.
• Categories of personal information (California residents): under California law, the categories above fall into identifiers (name, email, IP address) and internet activity (browsing behavior on the site). We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as government IDs, financial account details, or precise geolocation).

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form, send communications you've opted into, analyze site traffic and usage through analytics tools, and improve site content and performance.

Cookies and Analytics

We use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. These tools may collect information about your browsing behavior and device. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

Sharing With Third Parties

We share certain information, such as browsing behavior and identifiers, with advertising and marketing partners for purposes that may include ad targeting and measurement. Under California law, this activity may be considered a "sale" or "share" of personal information, even though no money changes hands. See "Your California Privacy Rights" below for how to opt out.

We also share information with service providers who help us operate the site (such as hosting and email delivery services), and we may disclose information when required by law.

We do not sell personal information to data brokers.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

California residents have the right to opt out of the sharing of their personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. To opt out, email us at [email protected] with the subject line "Do Not Sell or Share My Info," or disable analytics/advertising cookies through your browser settings.

Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
• Delete personal information we've collected from you, subject to certain exceptions
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising these rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the timeframes required by law.

Your GDPR Rights (EU/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the EU or UK, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Restrict or object to our processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

Our legal basis for processing contact form data is your consent; for analytics, it is our legitimate interest in understanding site usage, subject to your cookie preferences.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and email addresses for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or maintain our communications with you, unless you request deletion sooner. Analytics data is retained according to the retention settings of our analytics provider.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 where required by law), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at [email protected].