Privacy Policy

Update Date: January 30, 2025

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This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when you visit and use our website.

Personal Data We Collect

How Do We Collect Personal Data?

When you browse our website, you are not required to provide us with personal information. However, in some cases, the collection of personal data is necessary to provide you with the services or features offered. Here are the situations in which we may collect your personal data:

  • Contact: If you contact us by email or via our contact form, we collect the information you provide.

List of Personal Data Collected

Depending on the context, the personal data we may collect includes:

  • First and last name
  • Email address

How We Protect Your Personal Data

Use of Security Modules

We use a security module to strengthen the protection of our website against malicious attacks. This module helps us detect and block intrusion attempts, prevent security vulnerabilities, and keep our website updated with the latest security patches.

Anti-Spam Measures

We have implemented anti-spam measures to protect our website from unwanted comments and unsolicited messages. These measures help filter malicious content and preserve the quality of our website.

SSL Certificate Implementation

Our website is protected by an SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certificate. This means that all communications between your browser and our website are encrypted, protecting your personal data (such as your name, address, or payment information) against interception by malicious third parties. You can verify the presence of the SSL certificate by looking for the green lock in your browser’s address bar.

Hosting on Secure Servers

Our website is hosted by a reputable hosting service provider that implements robust security measures to protect customer data. These measures include DDoS attack protection, constant server monitoring, firewall setup, regular data backups, and compliance with the latest security standards.

No Sale of Your Personal Information

We despise spam. Therefore, under no circumstances do we sell your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes.

Data Sharing with Trusted Providers

As part of our operations, we may share some of your personal data with trusted third parties who help us provide our services and features. These third parties are subject to strict data protection obligations and are only authorized to use your personal information for the services we have entrusted to them.

Types of Services and Data Sharing

Data sharing may occur in the following contexts:

Content Management System (CMS)

We use WordPress and its associated services (such as Akismet, Gravatar, and Jetpack) to manage our website, including:

  • Account Management: Facilitate user registration and login.
  • Comment Management: Moderate and filter comments to prevent spam.
  • Newsletter and Subscription Services: Manage email subscriptions and communications.

These services may collect and process personal data such as your name, email address, IP address, and browsing behavior to provide these features.

Audience Measurement

We use tools such as Google Analytics and Jetpack to analyze how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect anonymized data regarding:

  • Pages visited.
  • Time spent on the site.
  • Click-through rates.
  • Geographical location (at a general level, no specific addresses).

This data helps us understand user behavior and improve the content and features of our website.

Our Commitment to Data Protection

We only share your personal data with third-party providers if:

  • They comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
  • They have implemented robust security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
  • They use your data only for the purposes we have specified.

Here is a list of our main third-party providers, along with links to their privacy policies for your reference:

We will never share your personal data with third parties without your prior consent, unless required by law.

Retention Period for Your Personal Data

Personal data collected via our contact form (including name and email addresses) is retained indefinitely to preserve the context and continuity of conversations.

If you wish to delete your personal data, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us via our contact form. Upon receipt of your request, we will delete your data without delay.

Our Cookie Policy

This site uses services from providers such as Google, Facebook, or WordPress to understand your use of our website, improve your browsing experience, and personalize the content displayed on and off our website. Most of these third-party services use cookies.

What Is a Cookie?

A cookie is a file that websites place on your computer, phone, or tablet when you visit them. It contains information that allows the website to remember you during your next visit.

Information Collected on Our Website

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit this site, certain data is automatically exchanged between your computer and our servers. This exchange is necessary for the proper functioning of the website and allows us to provide you with an optimal browsing experience. Automatically collected data includes:

  • IP address to determine the approximate geographical location of the visitor.
  • Screen resolution.
  • Browser type (e.g., Firefox, Internet Explorer).
  • Operating system (e.g., Windows, Mac OS).
  • Pages visited.
  • Date and time of the visit.
  • Referrer website address, if you accessed this site from another website.

Types of Cookies Used by Our Website

Our website uses cookies that can be classified into several categories:

  • Essential Cookies: They ensure the basic functionalities of our website, such as navigating between pages and accessing secure areas. They are also necessary to protect our website and your data against potential threats.
  • Performance Cookies: They help us analyze the use of our website anonymously and identify areas for improvement.
  • Functional Cookies: They are used to remember your preferences, facilitate navigation, personalize your experience, and improve the accessibility of our website.
  • Advertising Cookies: They are used to display targeted advertisements based on your interests.

Data Collection via Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). Information generated by Google Analytics cookies about your use of our website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers located in the United States.

How Does Google Analytics Use Data?

Google will use this information to evaluate your use of our website, compile reports on website activity so that we can optimize your experience on our website. This data does not allow us to personally identify you. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the data on Google’s behalf.

Information collected by Google Analytics includes, for example:

  • The pages you visit,
  • The date, time, duration, and frequency of your visits,
  • The links you click,
  • Your computer’s operating system and language,
  • The name of your Internet service provider,
  • Your geographical location (city, region, or country).

IP Address Anonymization

We have enabled IP address anonymization on our website. This means your IP address will be truncated and anonymized before being stored by Google. Only a shortened version of your IP address will be retained, preventing direct identification.

How Long Do We Retain Data?

Google Analytics retains user data collected on our website for a period of 14 months.

You can review Google Analytics’ data retention policies for more information: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7667196?hl=en.

How to Disable Google Analytics?

You can disable Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on for Google Analytics opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

Data Collected by Facebook and Pinterest Pixels

Our website uses Facebook and Pinterest tracking pixels. These tools allow us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on these platforms and better understand how visitors interact with our website.

Data Collected

When you visit our website, Facebook and Pinterest pixels use cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information, such as:

  • The pages you visit,
  • The actions you take on our website (e.g., clicking a button or filling out a contact form),
  • Demographic information (e.g., age, gender, location),
  • Information about your device and browser.

This information is used to:

  • Display targeted advertisements based on your interests,
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns,
  • Personalize your experience on Facebook and Pinterest,
  • Provide analytical data on the use of our website.

How to Disable These Pixels?

You can disable the use of Facebook and Pinterest pixels by adjusting your browser settings or using ad-blocking tools. For more information on how Facebook and Pinterest collect and use data, please refer to their respective privacy policies:

Note on Cookies and Embedded Content from External Sites

Our website may contain articles or pages that include embedded content from other websites (e.g., videos, images, articles). This embedded content behaves as if you visited those other websites directly. Therefore, they may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking tools, and monitor your interactions with their embedded content, whether or not you have an account logged in on their website.

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites. Information exchanged through these sites is not subject to this privacy policy. However, we encourage you to review the privacy policies of the websites you visit to understand how they collect, use, and protect your personal data.

How to Limit Cookie Usage?

The Consent Form on Our Website

During your first visit to our website, we use Complianz, a cookie management tool, to present you with a consent form. This form allows you to control the cookies our website places on your device. You have the option to:

  • Accept all cookies: By clicking “Accept,” you authorize our website to use all cookies, including those for analytics and marketing.
  • Refuse all cookies: By clicking “Refuse,” you block all non-essential cookies.
  • Customize your preferences: By clicking “Customize,” you can choose the types of cookies you wish to allow (e.g., performance, functional, or targeting cookies).

By default, the cookie consent banner appears for a period of one year before requesting consent again, as the consent expiration is set to 365 days. Your preferences will be saved and respected during your subsequent visits. You can modify your choices at any time by accessing the consent settings via the dedicated link in the footer of our website.

Blocking Cookies from Your Web Browser

Alternatively, you can also configure your browser to block cookies. To learn more, follow the links below:

Please note that if you refuse to allow cookies, you will still be able to browse this site, but some parts and features of our website may not function properly.

Clearing Cookies from Your Internet Browser

Finally, you can clear cookies from your internet browser at any time. To learn how, please click the link corresponding to your browser:

Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data

We respect your right to control your personal data. Here are the options available to you to protect the personal data we collect about you.

Right of Access and Rectification

You have the right to know what personal data we hold about you and to obtain a copy. You also have the right to request that we correct or complete inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you. You can do this directly by contacting us via our contact form.

Right to Withdraw Your Consent

If you have consented to the processing of your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us via our contact form.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that we delete your data. If you wish for your personal data to be permanently erased from our systems, please contact us via our contact form.

We will respond to your request within 5 business days.

Contact Us

For any questions regarding our privacy policy, cookie policy, or for assistance, please contact us via our contact form.

We will respond to your request within 5 business days.