Welcome to Trust & Transition ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (trustandtransition.blogspot.com) or interact with our content. By using our blog, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information You Provide
- Comments: When you leave a comment on our blog, we collect the data shown in the comments form, including your name, email address, and any additional information you choose to provide.
- Contact Forms: If you contact us via our contact page, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you include in your message.
- Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name.
B. Automatically Collected Information
- Log Files: Like most websites, we use log files to track site activity. This includes your IP address, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and clickstream data.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember preferences, analyze trends, and improve functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or comments.
- To send periodic emails, newsletters, or updates if you’ve subscribed.
- To improve our website based on user feedback and analytics.
- To monitor and prevent spam or abusive behavior.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties unless:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., email marketing platforms like Mailchimp).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Third-Party Links
Our blog may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., affiliate links or external resources). These sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these sites and encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.
7. GDPR Compliance
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data (subject to exceptions).
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
- Portability: You can request a transfer of your data to another organization.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert email address].
8. CCPA Compliance
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, or share.
- The right to request deletion of your personal information.
- The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell your data).
To submit a request, please contact us at [insert email address].
9. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us here.
By using Trust & Transition, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your information!