Effective Date: March 6 ,2025
Last Updated: March 6, 2025
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Sherrie Eldridge & Team respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit sherrieeldridgeadoption.com and sherrieeldridgeadoption.org.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information when you visit our Website:
A. Personal Information You Provide to Us
When you interact with our Website, you may voluntarily provide personal information, such as:

• Contact Information (name, email address, phone number) when subscribing to newsletters or contacting us.

• Account Information (username, password) if account registration is available.

• Comments & User Content (any content you post, including comments, images, or feedback).

B. Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP Address

• Browser Type & Operating System

• Referring Website & Pages Visited

• Cookies & Tracking Technologies (See Section 6)

C. Third-Party Data Collection
We may use third-party services (such as analytics providers and advertisers) that collect information about you through cookies, tracking pixels, or similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve our Website.

• To communicate with you (respond to inquiries, send newsletters, and provide updates).

• To personalize your experience and provide relevant content.

• To analyze Website traffic and user behavior for analytics purposes.

• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

• With Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our Website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services).

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights.

• Business Transfers: In case of a business sale, merger, or transfer of assets.

4. Your Rights & Choices
 
A. U.S. State Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights under state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request what personal data we collect, use, and share.

• Right to Delete: Request that we delete your personal information.

• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell data).

To exercise your rights, contact us at sherriesheartlanguage@gmail.com.
5. Data Retention & Security
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy. We implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, but no method of transmission is 100% secure.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze Website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.

• Analytics Cookies: Help analyze site traffic (e.g., Google Analytics).

• Advertising Cookies: Used for personalized advertising (if applicable).

For more details, see our [Cookie Policy] (if separate).
7. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us for removal.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.