Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 27, 2018
Last Updated: September 16, 2024

At www.alisamar.com, your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with this website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy primarily addresses data protection regulations that apply in the European Union (GDPR), the United States (CCPA/CPRA), and Canada (PIPEDA). If you are visiting from a country not covered by these specific laws, I still prioritize your privacy and will take reasonable steps to protect your personal information in accordance with internationally recognized privacy principles.

Regardless of where you are located, your data will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy, and I will strive to provide the same level of transparency and control over your data.

Information I Collect

Personal Information:

I collect the following types of personal information:

Identifiers: Your name, email address, IP address, and other information that identifies you when voluntarily submitted via contact forms or other interactions.
Internet Activity: Information such as browsing history, interaction data, device information, and location data may be collected automatically via cookies and similar technologies.
User Communications: If you contact me directly, I may keep records of your messages, email address, and any additional information you provide.

Non-Personal Information:

I collect non-personal information (such as browser type, device type, and usage data) to improve website performance.

How I Use Your Information

I use your information for the following purposes:

To Provide Services: Responding to your inquiries, project requests, or communications.
To Improve My Website: Analyzing visitor behavior, preferences, and traffic trends to enhance the user experience.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting legal requirements, such as responding to lawful requests by public authorities.
Marketing: With your consent, I may send you marketing communications. You can opt out at any time.

I process personal data only if I have a legal basis to do so, including:

Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information for specific purposes (e.g., signing up for newsletters).
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill contractual obligations or respond to requests related to a project or service.
Legitimate Interests: To analyze and improve website performance or security.
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

You have the following rights:

Access: Request access to the personal data I hold about you.
Rectification: Request that I correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Restriction of Processing: Request a restriction on the processing of your data.
Data Portability: Receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Object to Processing: Object to the processing of your personal data, including for marketing purposes.
Withdraw Consent: If I process your data based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

CCPA and CPRA Rights (for California Residents)

You have the following rights under CCPA and CPRA:

Right to Know: Request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information I collect and how I use, disclose, and share it.
Right to Delete: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: Request that your personal information not be sold to third parties (Note: I do not sell personal data).
Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising any of your privacy rights.
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Request that I limit the use of any sensitive personal information collected.

PIPEDA Rights (for Canadian Visitors)

Under PIPEDA, you have the following rights:

Access: Request access to the personal information I hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections if your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete.
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
Data Portability: Request that your personal information be transferred to another service provider where possible.

Visitors Outside These Regions

If you are visiting from a country outside the European Union, United States, or Canada, while local data protection laws may not apply directly, I still adhere to internationally recognized privacy principles. You are encouraged to reach out with any concerns or requests regarding your data, and I will address them to the best of my ability.

To exercise your rights under GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, or PIPEDA, or to inquire about data protection if you’re outside these jurisdictions, please contact me at me@alisamar.com.

I do not sell personal information. I may share your personal data with third parties only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: I may share your information with third-party service providers that help me operate my website or perform functions on my behalf, provided they comply with strict data protection policies.
Legal Requirements: I may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or to protect the rights, property, or safety of myself or others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a business merger, acquisition, or sale, your personal information may be transferred.

Data Security

I take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

I retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. When your information is no longer required, I will securely delete or anonymize it.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about user interactions. These may include:

Google Analytics: I use Google Analytics to collect data about website usage. This information helps me understand how visitors use the site, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and other interaction data. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data and report website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect the functionality of the site.

Third-Party Links

My website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and I encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me, and I will delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” and “Last Updated” dates. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about my data practices.

Contact Me

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, or PIPEDA, please contact me at:

Email: me@alisamar.com
Website: alisamar.com/contact