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Last Updated: March 28th, 2023

This Privacy Policy explains how velarde.ws collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or interact with our website located at velarde.ws (the "Website"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. By using our Website, you consent to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information We Collect

When you visit our Website, we may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information: Personal information is any information that can be used to identify you or that we can link to you, such as your name, email address, and phone number. We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you sign up for our newsletter, submit a contact form, or participate in a survey.

b) Non-Personal Information: Non-personal information is any information that cannot be used to identify you, such as anonymous usage data, general demographic information, referring/exit pages and URLs, and platform types.

c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and other tracking technologies (such as Google Analytics) to collect and analyze information about your usage of our Website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. You can control the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

a) Provide, maintain, and improve our Website and its content. b) Respond to your comments, inquiries, and requests, and provide customer support. c) Personalize your experience on our Website, such as by displaying content tailored to your preferences and interests. d) Send you newsletters, marketing materials, and other communications, subject to your consent. e) Monitor and analyze user behavior and trends to improve our Website and understand how users engage with our content. f) Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats. g) Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service, policies, and agreements. h) Conduct research, surveys, and other analyses to better understand our users and improve our Website.

  1. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third-party service providers and partners who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, such as:

a) Analytics providers, like Google Analytics, to help us analyze and understand the usage of our Website. b) Email service providers to facilitate the delivery of newsletters and other communications.

We may also disclose your information in the following circumstances:

a) To comply with legal obligations, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process. b) To protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of our users or others. c) In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale, or other business transaction involving our Website or assets.

  1. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, you can contact us using the contact information provided below. Additionally, you may have the right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, to request data portability, or to withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal data, where applicable. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

You can also control the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies; however, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website. For more information on how to manage cookies, please refer to the documentation or help files for your specific browser.

  1. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information. If you have any concerns about the security of your personal data, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

  1. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to remove that information and delete it from our systems.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our practices and how we are protecting your personal information. Your continued use of our Website following the posting of any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected]