Last Updated: January 2024
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how I collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal information in connection with my website and the services I provide. I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on my website.
2. Information I Collect
I may collect information about you in various ways, including:
Information You Provide Directly:
- Your name, email address, and other contact information when you reach out via email or contact forms
- Information you provide when signing up for newsletters, courses, or coaching services
- Any other information you voluntarily share with me
Information Collected Automatically:
- Log data including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visits
- Device information such as operating system and browser version
- Information about how you interact with my website using cookies and similar tracking technologies
Third-Party Information:
Analytics data from Google Analytics and similar services to understand website usage
3. How I Use Your Information
I use the information I collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
- To send you newsletters, updates, or other information you’ve requested
- To provide coaching, mentoring, or advisory services
- To improve and optimize my website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
- To analyze website usage and trends
- To prevent fraud or misuse of my website
4. Legal Basis for Processing
I process your personal information based on:
- Your consent (for example, when you sign up for a newsletter)
- Legitimate business interests (such as improving my website and services)
- Contractual necessity (when providing services you’ve requested)
- Legal compliance (when required by law)
5. How I Share Your Information
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, I may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist me in operating my website and providing services (such as email platforms or hosting providers)
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect my rights, privacy, safety, or property
- With your consent or at your direction
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
My website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and remember your preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though this may affect the functionality of my website.
7. Third-Party Links
My website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. I encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Data Security
I implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
I retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or as otherwise permitted by law. You can request the deletion of your information at any time by contacting me.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- The right to access the personal information I hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to opt out of marketing communications
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at tanya@bentpinesfarm.com.
11. Children’s Privacy
My website is not directed to children under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If I become aware that a child under 18 has provided me with personal information, I will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child’s account.
12. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing my website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, which may have different privacy laws than your country of residence.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. I will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of my website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Me
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how I handle your personal information, please contact me at tanya@bentpinesfarm.com.