Introduction

Welcome to www.gaelklimala.net (the “Website”). Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit my Website or interact with my services. By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information I Collect

I collect different types of information depending on how you interact with my site. This includes:

a) Information You Provide Directly

You may voluntarily provide information in the following ways:

• Contact Forms: If you submit a contact form, I may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any message you send.
• Newsletter Sign-ups: If you opt into my email newsletter, I collect your name and email address.
• Service Inquiries: If you inquire about design services or consulting, I may collect project details necessary for communication and service fulfillment.

b) Automatically Collected Data

When you visit my Website, certain information is collected automatically:

• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Small data files that help me understand how users interact with my site and improve functionality.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and referring website.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and general site interaction.

How I Use Your Information

I use the collected information to:

• Provide and personalize my services.
• Respond to inquiries and service requests.
• Improve my Website’s user experience.
• Analyze Website performance and trends.
• Send marketing communications (only if you opt-in).

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience. My Website may use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Help measure how users interact with my site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: Track engagement with newsletters or social media.

If you don’t want cookies stored on your device, you can disable them in your browser settings. However, some Website features may not function properly.

Third-Party Services & Links

I use third-party tools to operate my Website effectively. These services may collect data independently, and their privacy policies apply:

• Google Analytics (Website analytics)
• Shopify or Etsy (If you sell products through Dyadic Alchemy)
• Email Marketing Services (e.g., MailChimp or Constant Contact)
• Embedded Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn links)

I may also include links to external websites. Clicking these links is at your discretion, and I am not responsible for their content or data practices.

Data Protection & Security

I take security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Secure HTTPS encryption to safeguard data transmissions.
• Access control: Only authorized individuals can access personal data.
• Regular updates: I keep security features and software updated.

That said, no online transmission is completely secure. If you suspect any unauthorized use of your information, please contact me immediately.

Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location (e.g., the U.S., EU, or other regions), you may have rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request a copy of the data I hold about you.
• Correction: You can request corrections to inaccurate information.
• Deletion: You can ask for your data to be erased (unless legally required to keep it).
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email.

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at gael @ klimala .net

Updates to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in business practices, legal requirements, or security measures. When I update it, the “Last Updated” date at the top will change.