Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 5, 2025
Last Updated: January 5, 2025
Emily Goes Places, operated by Emily Moore as a sole proprietorship based in Arlington, VA, (“Company,” “I,” “we,” or “us”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This document describes what information is collected from you when you visit www.emilygoesplaces.com (the “Website”), how it is used, and your rights regarding your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information from you:
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you use the Website, you may provide the following information:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (e.g., when subscribing to a newsletter, filling out a contact form, or commenting on blog posts).
- Responses to surveys or feedback requests.
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and Internet Service Provider (ISP).
- Browsing behavior, including the pages you visit, duration of visits, referring URLs, and other usage statistics.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (described further below).
2. How we use your information
We use the information collected from you for the following purposes:
- To personalize your experience and improve the Website’s content and functionality.
- To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, or send newsletters, offers, and promotions (you can opt-out at any time).
- To process transactions, monitor Website performance, and analyze user behavior.
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from authorities.
- To manage advertising campaigns, including targeted advertisements.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties, such as website hosting providers or email marketing platforms, to provide services.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, such as court orders or regulatory requirements.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze Website usage, and provide personalized advertising.
A. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of the Website.
- Analytical Cookies: Help us analyze Website usage and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver tailored advertisements (e.g., through Google Ads or Facebook).
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language or display settings.
B. Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may limit the functionality of certain features.
C. Use of Pixels and Web Beacons
We may use pixels or web beacons (small graphic files) to track email open rates, advertising performance, and customer behavior. These tools do not directly collect personal data but provide aggregate insights.
5. International Data Transfers
As a U.S.-based business, we may process and store your personal information in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. By using the Website, you acknowledge and agree to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information outside your country of residence, where privacy laws may differ.
6. Retention of Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:
- Personal information provided during transactions will be retained to comply with financial or legal obligations.
- Data used for marketing purposes will be retained until you opt-out or unsubscribe.
- Automatically collected information may be stored for analytical purposes but will be anonymized wherever possible.
When no longer needed, personal information will be securely deleted or anonymized to prevent unauthorized access or use.
7. Your Rights
A. Rights Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you are an EU resident, you have the following rights:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Restrict or object to data processing.
- Data portability (transfer your data to another service provider).
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority.
B. Rights Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights, including:
- Access the personal information collected about you.
- Request the deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your data).
- Equal service and pricing regardless of your privacy preferences.
8. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may include links to third-party websites, services, or embedded content (e.g., videos, ads). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party platforms. Once you leave our Website, you are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties.
9. Security
We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting the revised policy on this page. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
11. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact.emilygoesplaces@gmail.com.
