Last Updated: 07/15/2024
Privacy Policy
Your privacy and accessibility are of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information, as well as our commitment to ensuring our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
Section 1: Who We Are
Our website address is http://crystaltouchton.com. Privacy information is controlled by Crystal Touchton, who can be reached at crystal@crystaltouchton.com.
Section 2: What Data We Collect and Why
In Short:
We collect personal information that you provide to us. Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our website.
Data from Email Forms
To assist with sending you requested information, we use [EMS] to collect and store your email address. Their Privacy Policy outlines their use of your personal data and anonymized data, available at [EMS Privacy Policy URL]. You may opt out of the collection of your data by unsubscribing (we will remove your data) and contacting them using the instructions on their privacy page, available at [EMS Privacy Policy URL].
Data from Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Data from Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to record information about the pages a user has seen, for example, the URL of the page, time of day, device used, etc. The information that we collect is anonymized and sent to Google Analytics. Google Analytics mainly uses first-party cookies to report on visitor interactions on this website.
Users may disable cookies or delete any individual cookie from your browser settings tab. In addition, Google Analytics supports an optional browser add-on that – once installed and enabled – disables measurement by Google Analytics for any site a user visits. Note that this add-on only disables Google Analytics measurement.
Google Analytics also collects Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to provide and protect the security of the service, and to give website owners a sense of which country, state, or city in the world their users come from (also known as “IP geolocation”). See this page for Google Analytics security and usage of data: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245
Data for Tracking Readers
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Notice.
Data Sent to Advertisers
This site is affiliated with [company name] for the purposes of placing advertising on the site, and they will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about [company’s] data usage, click here: [company’s Privacy Policy URL].
Data from Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube, Pinterest, WordPress.org, Ads, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged into that website. To learn how to control that information and request deletion, visit the Privacy Policy of the original website.
Section 3: Who We Share Your Data With
The data collected may be shared with service providers and others who help with our business operations and assist in the delivery of our products and services including, but not limited to:
- Application development
- Site hosting
- Maintenance
- Data analysis
- Infrastructure provision
- IT services
- Customer service
- Email delivery services
- *Payment processing
- Marketing
- Analytics
- Enforcement of our Terms of Service Agreement and other agreements
Other users of the site to identify you to anyone to whom you send messages or make comments through the services; persons or entities with whom you consent to have your personal data shared; third parties in order to prevent damage to our property (tangible and intangible), for safety reasons, or to collect amounts owed to us; *merchants and payment processors; third parties as we believe necessary or appropriate, in any manner permitted under applicable law, including laws outside your country of residence.
We do this to:
- Comply with legal process
- Respond to requests from public and government authorities, including public and government authorities outside your country of residence
- Enforce our Terms of Service Agreement and other agreements
- Protect our operations
- Protect our rights, privacy, safety or property, and/or that of our affiliates, you, or others
- Allow us to pursue available remedies or limit the damages that we may sustain.
We will never sell, rent, or lease your Personal Data to a third party.
Section 4: How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained for one year. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Analytics data is retained indefinitely. Contact forms are held for one year. For all other services, we will retain your Personal Data for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or allowed by law.
Section 5: What Rights You Have Over Your Data
Most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of Interest Based Advertising. If you would like to find out more information, please visit https://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or https://www.youronlinechoices.com.
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
If people want to remove cookies from third parties, they will have to take it up with the third party themselves, or use the browser extension mentioned above.
Section 6: Other Information
Users Under 13 Years of Age
Our services are not directed to and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under the age of 13 has provided us with Personal Data, we will take steps to remove such data. If you become aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data without your consent, please contact the Privacy Officer. By using the services, you are representing to us that you are not under the age of 13.
Protection of Personal Data
We use reasonable and appropriate physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect personal data from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction, taking into account the nature of the Personal Data and risks involved in processing that information.
SSL Instructions
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Affiliate Disclosure
This site may contain affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products and services that we believe will be beneficial to our readers. Your support through these links helps us continue to provide valuable content. Thank you for your support!
GDPR Compliance
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This includes:
- Data Access:
You have the right to request access to your personal data and information on how it is being used. - Data Correction:
You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data. - Data Deletion:
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions. - Data Portability:
You have the right to request the transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you. - Data Processing:
We only process your data with your consent or for legitimate business interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email address].
ADA Compliance
We are committed to making our website accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Our efforts to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) include:
- Accessible Design:
Ensuring our website is navigable and usable by individuals with disabilities, including those using assistive technologies. - Continuous Improvement:
Regularly updating our website to improve accessibility based on feedback and technological advancements. - Feedback and Assistance:
If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at [your email address] for assistance.
Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure data storage practices.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at crystal@crystaltouchton.com.
By ensuring our website is both privacy-conscious and accessible, we aim to provide a secure and inclusive experience for all users. Thank you for visiting crystaltouchton.com.