Effective Date: June 13, 2025
Jurisdiction: This privacy policy applies to users located in the United States and internationally, including the European Union.
Introduction
Welcome! I’m Margaret, the sole operator of theshepherdscompanion.com. I value your trust and privacy. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please reach out to me directly at [email protected].
Information Collected
Voluntarily Provided Information
When you complete a contact form, I collect the following:
- First Name
- Email Address
This information is used solely to respond to your question.
Automatically Collected Information
While not collected with the intention of profiling, specific technical data may be gathered automatically by the web host or essential site services, including:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, date/time of access.
- Cookies: This site may use essential “session cookies” for basic functionality. I do not use tracking or marketing cookies. Some embedded third-party features (e.g., video, analytics, forms) may use their cookies, which are subject to their respective privacy policies.
Use of Information
Your information is used solely for:
- Responding to contact form submissions
- General website maintenance, troubleshooting, and security
- Understanding overall visitor behavior in aggregate (e.g., most visited pages)
Just so you know, no marketing emails, newsletters, or promotional messages will be sent without your explicit consent.
Information Sharing Practices
- No Sale or Sharing of Personal Data: I do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties.
- Third-Party Service Providers: My website may rely on third-party services (such as web hosting or embedded tools) to operate. These providers may access data only to the extent necessary to provide their service and must comply with applicable privacy laws.
- Legal Disclosure: If required by law (e.g., a subpoena or court order), I may disclose personal information in good faith compliance.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can just request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
- Correction: If any of your information is incorrect or incomplete, you may request a correction.
- Deletion (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the deletion of your personal information at any time.
- Withdraw Consent: If you previously gave permission for contact and wish to withdraw, you may do so.
To exercise any of these rights, email me at [email protected].
Retention of Information
I’ll keep information collected through contact forms only as long as it’s necessary to address your question. Afterward, it will be deleted unless you permit to retain your email for further communication.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for individuals aged 18 and older. I do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If I become aware of such data being collected, it will be deleted promptly.
Security Measures
I employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards in line with standard website security practices to help protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Data Breach Notification
In case of a data breach with your personal information, I will let the affected users know by applicable data protection laws and best practices.
International Compliance Notice
If you are located in the European Union or California, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). I strive to honor all valid requests in alignment with these and other applicable privacy laws.
Amendments to This Policy
Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. I would encourage you to take a look at it from time to time.
Contact Information
For any questions, requests, or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact:
