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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: JAN 22, 2025
Contact Email: Candice@andchristina.com

Welcome to AndChristina.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our content and services.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information, and only when you voluntarily provide it or when it is automatically collected for basic functionality and performance tracking.

Information You Provide

Name and Email
We collect your name and email address when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or email list

  • Contact us through a form

  • Comment on a blog post (if commenting is enabled)

  • Download resources that require opt-in access

Other Optional Information
You may choose to provide additional details in your messages, comments, or form submissions. These are entirely optional and collected only with your consent.

Information Collected Automatically

Device and Usage Information
When you visit AndChristina.com, we may collect the following data automatically:

  • Your IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page

  • Referral URL (how you arrived at the site)

Cookies
We use cookies to store user preferences, track usage data, and support basic site features. You may accept or reject cookies upon visiting our site.

Analytics
We use Google Analytics or similar tools to analyze how visitors interact with our site. This includes anonymized data about page views, time spent, and device type.

We do not collect sensitive personal data, payment information, or location tracking beyond your general IP-based region.

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years old.

How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and messages

  • To send email updates, newsletters, or resource downloads you signed up for

  • To monitor website performance and improve our content and design

  • To protect the website from spam and abuse

  • To comply with legal obligations when required

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making, profiling, or targeted advertising.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties.

Legal Basis for Data Use (for GDPR-covered regions)

If you are in the European Union, United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with similar data protection laws, we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

Consent
When you subscribe to our emails, submit a contact form, or agree to cookies, you give us permission to process your personal information.

Legitimate Interest
We use analytics tools and basic site security features to help us maintain and improve the site. This is considered a legitimate business interest.

Legal Obligation
In some cases, we may retain data to comply with applicable laws, such as tax or compliance obligations.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing from emails or contacting us at Candice@andchristina.com.

Cookies and Tracking

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They help us remember your preferences and track how visitors use the site.

Types of cookies we may use include:

Essential Cookies
Required for the site to function properly, such as remembering your cookie settings or log-in status (if applicable).

Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use the site by tracking anonymized usage data like page views and bounce rates.

Preference Cookies
Help remember your layout, language, or other user-specific settings.

When you visit AndChristina.com, you will be shown a cookie notice. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also change cookie settings in your browser.

We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or social media trackers.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with advertising networks or external marketing firms.

We may share your data with a small number of trusted service providers that help us operate the site:

Website Hosting Provider
Stores the website files and may have access to submitted forms or comment content.

Email Marketing Provider
If you subscribe to emails, your name and email address are stored by the email platform we use (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar).

Analytics Provider
Google Analytics (or similar) helps us monitor site performance using anonymized data like browser and page activity.

Spam Protection
A tool such as Akismet may be used to block spam comments or abusive contact form messages.

These providers are required to use your information only as needed to provide their services and must protect your data.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose:

Newsletter Subscriptions
We keep your email on file until you unsubscribe or until there has been no activity for 12 months.

Contact Form Entries
Stored securely for up to 12 months unless deleted earlier at your request.

Comments
Stored indefinitely unless you ask for removal.

Analytics Data
Anonymized and stored for up to 12 months to help improve the site.

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at Candice@andchristina.com.

Your Rights

Depending on your country or region, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw your consent for communications or data processing

  • Receive a portable copy of your data

  • Object to certain uses of your data

To make a request regarding your personal data, please email Candice@andchristina.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately. We will delete that data as soon as possible.

International Transfers

If you are accessing AndChristina.com from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and stored in the United States.

We use service providers that follow strong privacy and security practices. Where applicable, we rely on standard contractual clauses or other safeguards approved for international data transfers.

Security

We take data protection seriously. While no website can guarantee complete security, we use the following measures to safeguard your information:

  • HTTPS (SSL) encryption for all data transmitted through the site

  • Secure servers hosted by trusted providers

  • Access controls for site administrators

  • Regular software updates and security monitoring

We do not store sensitive personal data on the website.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage cookies and privacy settings using your browser or our cookie notice.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a resident of California, you may have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect

  • Request access or deletion of your personal information

  • Opt out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell data)

  • Be treated equally, regardless of your privacy choices

To submit a California privacy request, email Candice@andchristina.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling the request.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as laws change or our practices evolve. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

We recommend checking this page from time to time to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:

Email: Candice@andchristina.com

We aim to respond to all requests within a few business days.