Last Updated: [8-24-24]
paulvalach.com (“us,” “we,” or “our”) operates paulvalach.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information that we receive from users of the Website. By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Information: We may collect personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide when you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or participate in any interactive features of the Website (like commenting on posts).
1.2. Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personally identifiable information (“Non-Personal Information”) about your usage of the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data.
1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Website.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1. To Provide and Improve the Website: We use the information we collect to operate, maintain, and improve our Website, including the personalization of your experience.
2.2. To Communicate with You: We may use your Personal Information to contact you with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving any, or all, of these communications by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email we send.
2.3. To Process Transactions: If you make a purchase or donation, we may use your information to process payments and manage your orders.
2.4. To Enforce Our Terms: We may use the information to enforce our Terms and Conditions, to comply with legal obligations, and to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users and the public.
2.5. To Respond to Legal Requests: We may use your information to respond to legal requests, court orders, or legal processes.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
3.1. Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
3.2. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or other sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be among the assets transferred.
3.3. Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose your information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests; to enforce our Terms and Conditions; to detect, prevent, or address fraud or other illegal activity; and to protect the rights, property, or safety of us, our users, or others.
3.4. With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties if you provide us with consent to do so.
4. Data Security
4.1. Security Measures: We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information we collect from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
4.2. No Absolute Security: While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Any transmission is at your own risk, and you should only access the Website within a secure environment.
5. Your Choices and Rights
5.1. Access and Correction: You have the right to access, update, or delete the Personal Information we hold about you. You may do this by contacting us at [Your Contact Information].
5.2. Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing and promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in such communications or by contacting us directly.
5.3. Cookies: You may refuse to accept cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of cookies. However, if you select this setting, you may be unable to access certain parts of our Website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the changes and your consent to abide by and be bound by the modified policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at paul@paulvalach.com.