Privacy Policy
Effective Date: october 1, 2024
At Julia Balfour, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect the information we collect from our website, including our use of Google Analytics and related services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide the best possible experience for our users. This includes:
- Personal Information: If you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details.
- Usage Information: We collect information related to your browsing habits, including the pages you visit, time spent on our site, the type of device you use, and other browsing data. This is done using cookies and Google Analytics. More about how Google uses cookies here.
- Google Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to track site traffic and user behavior. This tool collects data such as your device type, browser type, operating system, IP address, referring URLs, and interactions with our site. This helps us analyze and improve our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Enhancing your experience on our website
- Understanding website performance and user engagement
- Improving our services, content, and marketing strategies
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
Google Analytics helps us understand user behavior on our site. This includes aggregated, anonymized data about how users interact with our content, which we use to optimize the website experience.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit our site. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience.
4. How Google Uses Your Data
As part of our use of Google Analytics, Google may collect and process data based on your interactions with our website. This includes:
- Browser and device information
- Interaction data, such as IP address, page views, and site navigation
- Google advertising services (without the collection of personally identifiable data)
Google stores this information and uses it to provide insights about website performance and user activity.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) who assist us with website operations and analytics.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
6. Your Privacy Controls
You have control over the information we collect and how it’s used. You can:
- Adjust your browser settings to control cookies
- Opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On (while using Google Chrome).
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Google Analytics data is retained according to Google’s data retention policies.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request the correction of your personal information
- Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of this policy or by providing notice on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Julia Balfour, LLC
4 Norwich Road
East Haddam CT, 06423
(860) 577-0340
This Privacy Policy is intended to inform users of Julia Balfour, LLC’s website about the data we collect, how we use it, and your privacy choices. We are committed to being transparent and ensuring your privacy is respected as you interact with our website.