Last Updated: November 14, 2024
This Privacy Policy describes how Ernest Romelo (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information when you visit or interact with https://ernestromelo.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Submit information through our contact form
- Leave comments on our blog posts
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Interact with our Site in any other way
The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Name
- Email address
- Website URL
- IP address
- Any other information you choose to provide in your messages or comments
Automatically Collected Information
We also automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Site, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages you view on our Site
- Time spent on those pages
- Links you click
- Other browsing data
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Responding to your inquiries and comments
- Sending you newsletters and marketing communications (if you’ve opted in)
- Improving our Site and services
- Analyzing Site usage and trends
- Detecting and preventing fraud and spam
- Complying with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your personal information:
MailChimp and MailerLite
We use these email marketing services to manage our newsletter subscriptions and send emails to our subscribers. When you sign up for our newsletter, your email address and name (if provided) will be transferred to MailChimp and/or MailerLite.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and serve personalized ads.
WordPress
Our Site is built on WordPress, which may collect certain information to operate and maintain the Site. This includes IP addresses, browser details, and other technical information.
Affiliate Links
We use affiliate links on our Site. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. These links do not change the price you pay for products or services.
Spam Detection Services
We employ spam detection services to protect our Site and users from malicious activities. These services may analyze comments, form submissions, and other user-generated content to identify and prevent spam.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze trends
- Administer the Site
- Track users’ movements around the Site
- Gather demographic information about our user base as a whole
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Provide personalized content and advertising
You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to rectify inaccurate personal data
- The right to erase your personal data
- The right to restrict processing of your personal data
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing of your personal data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and the purposes for which we process the data.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and audits
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Employee training on data protection and security
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.
International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Ernest Romelo
Email: hi@ernestromelo.com
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and within any timeframes required by applicable law.