Data Privacy Policy – Kimberly Vanzi Design

Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [Insert Date]

Introduction

Kimberly Vanzi Design values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how your data is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit our website hosted on WordPress.com.

By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

Information We Collect

Forms That Collect Personal Data

Contact Form: Captures name, email address, and message for direct communication.
Polls: Captures IP address to prevent duplicate votes (anonymized after 30 days).
Quizzes: Stores quiz answers for 30 days, but does not collect personally identifiable information.
Comments (if enabled): Captures email, IP address, and browser user-agent for spam protection, as managed by Akismet Anti-Spam.
Subscription Forms: If you submit a subscription form, we collect your name, email address, and other relevant information to send newsletters, discounts, or special offers. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Contact Form: Captures name, email address, and message for direct communication.
Polls: Captures IP address to prevent duplicate votes (anonymized after 30 days).
Quizzes: Stores quiz answers for 30 days, but does not collect personally identifiable information.
Comments (if enabled): Captures email, IP address, and browser user-agent for spam protection, as managed by Akismet Anti-Spam.

Contact Form: Captures name, email address, and message for direct communication.
Polls: Captures IP address to prevent duplicate votes (anonymized after 30 days).
Quizzes: Stores quiz answers for 30 days, but does not collect personally identifiable information.
Comments (if enabled): Captures email, IP address, and browser user-agent for spam protection.
Contact Form: Captures name, email address, and message for direct communication.
Polls: Captures IP address to prevent duplicate votes (anonymized after 30 days).
Comments (if enabled): Captures email, IP address, and browser user-agent for spam protection.

Personal Data We Collect and Why

IP Address (for spam protection and voter limitation in polls).
Email Address (for responding to inquiries and newsletters).
Any details included in form fields submitted by users.

Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)

Name and email address (if submitted through the contact form or newsletter signup).
Any other details you provide when contacting us for inquiries.

Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
Website Analytics: Collected via Google Analytics (MonsterInsights) and Jetpack to measure page visits, referral sources, and user behavior.
Cookies: See Cookies & Tracking Technologies below.

Purpose of Data Collection

Your data is used for:

Responding to inquiries and providing requested services.
Sending updates or newsletters (only if you opt in).
Monitoring website performance and security.
Ensuring compliance with legal obligations.

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

Data Storage, Retention, and Security

Contact form submissions: Retained for one year after the last communication, unless legally required otherwise.
Poll submissions: Retained for 30 days before anonymization.
Quiz responses: Retained for 30 days, then permanently deleted.
Newsletter subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe.
Comments (if enabled): Retained indefinitely for moderation and continuity.
Analytics data: Retained as per Google Analytics and Jetpack policies.
Contact form submissions: Retained for one year after the last communication, unless legally required otherwise.
Poll submissions: Retained for 30 days before anonymization.
Newsletter subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe.
Comments (if enabled): Retained indefinitely for moderation and continuity.
Analytics data: Retained as per Google Analytics and Jetpack policies.

Your data is securely stored on WordPress.com’s managed hosting. We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Contact form submissions: Retained for one year after the last communication, unless legally required otherwise.
Newsletter subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe.
Analytics data: Retained as per Google Analytics and Jetpack policies.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This website uses the Privacy Suite for WordPress by Complianz to collect and record browser and device-based consent. For this functionality, your IP address is anonymized and stored in our database. This service does not process any personally identifiable information and does not share any data with the service provider. For more information, see the Complianz Privacy Statement.

Subscription Form Cookies

We use anonymous cookies to prevent users from seeing the same popup repetitively while still delivering time-sensitive messaging.

Cookie Name	Usage	Expiration
pum-8093	Prevents the popup from displaying repeatedly	1 month
pum-6818	Prevents the popup from displaying repeatedly	1 month
pum-10411	Prevents the popup from displaying repeatedly	1 month
pum-5376	Prevents the popup from displaying repeatedly	1 month

Managing Cookies & Opting Out

You can manage cookies using our Complianz Cookie Banner.
Alternatively, manage cookies in your browser settings.
Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can disable tracking by visiting Google Analytics Opt-Out.

For full details, visit Automattic’s Cookie Policy.

Managing Cookies & Opting Out

You can manage cookies using our Complianz Cookie Banner.
Alternatively, manage cookies in your browser settings.
Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can disable tracking by visiting Google Analytics Opt-Out.

For full details, visit Automattic’s Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party tools to enhance our site:

Akismet Anti-Spam: Checks contact form submissions and comments for spam. Akismet collects commenter’s IP address, user agent, referrer, and site URL, along with any information directly provided such as name, username, email, and the comment itself. Akismet Privacy Policy
Google Analytics (via MonsterInsights): Tracks visitor activity.
Jetpack: Provides site performance insights.
All in One SEO (AIOSEO): Optimizes site visibility but does not store personal data.
Google reCAPTCHA: Used for spam protection. Google Privacy Policy
hCaptcha: Used for bot detection. hCaptcha Privacy Policy
Google Drive & Google Sheets: Used to manage integration data. Google Privacy Policy
Trello: Used for workflow management. Trello Privacy Policy
Slack: Used for internal team communications. Slack Privacy Policy

Each service has its own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them for more details.

We use the following third-party tools to enhance our site:

Google Analytics (via MonsterInsights): Tracks visitor activity.
Jetpack: Provides site performance insights.
All in One SEO (AIOSEO): Optimizes site visibility but does not store personal data.
Akismet Anti-Spam: Checks contact form submissions for spam.
Google reCAPTCHA: Used for spam protection. Google Privacy Policy
hCaptcha: Used for bot detection. hCaptcha Privacy Policy
Google Drive & Google Sheets: Used to manage integration data. Google Privacy Policy
Trello: Used for workflow management. Trello Privacy Policy
Slack: Used for internal team communications. Slack Privacy Policy

Each service has its own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them for more details. We use the following third-party tools to enhance our site:

Google Analytics (via MonsterInsights): Tracks visitor activity.
Jetpack: Provides site performance insights.
All in One SEO (AIOSEO): Optimizes site visibility but does not store personal data.
Akismet Anti-Spam: Checks contact form submissions for spam.
Google reCAPTCHA: Used for spam protection. Google Privacy Policy
hCaptcha: Used for bot detection. hCaptcha Privacy Policy

Each service has its own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them for more details.

We use the following third-party tools to enhance our site:

Google Analytics (via MonsterInsights): Tracks visitor activity.
Jetpack: Provides site performance insights.
All in One SEO (AIOSEO): Optimizes site visibility but does not store personal data.
Akismet Anti-Spam: Checks contact form submissions for spam.

Each service has its own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them for more details.

Your Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or United Kingdom (UK), you have the following rights under GDPR and UK GDPR:

Access your personal data.
Correct or update inaccurate data.
Request deletion (‘Right to be Forgotten’).
Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
Opt out of analytics tracking.

United States (CCPA – California Residents)

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

Know what personal data is collected about you.
Request the deletion of your data.
Opt out of the sale of personal data (Note: Kimberly Vanzi Design does not sell personal data).
Access information about how your data is shared.

For more information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), visit the California Attorney General’s Website.

Canada (PIPEDA – Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)

If you are a Canadian resident, you have the right to:

Access the personal data collected about you.
Correct any inaccuracies in your data.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) if you believe your data rights have been violated. More details can be found at: https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/.

Other International Data Protection Laws

For residents in other countries with data protection laws (such as Australia, Brazil, or Switzerland), Kimberly Vanzi Design follows relevant privacy principles and will review any data requests on a case-by-case basis in compliance with applicable laws.

To exercise your rights, contact: info@kimberlyvanzistudio.com If you are located in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or United Kingdom (UK), you have the following rights under GDPR and UK GDPR:

Access your personal data.
Correct or update inaccurate data.
Request deletion (‘Right to be Forgotten’).
Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
Opt out of analytics tracking.

For users in California (CCPA), Canada (PIPEDA), or other applicable regions, similar rights may apply.

To exercise your rights, contact: [Your Email]

Children’s Privacy

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

Complaints & Legal Recourse

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali):

Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali
Piazza Venezia 11, 00187 Rome, Italy
Website: https://www.garanteprivacy.it/
Phone: +39 06 696771
Email: protocollo@gpdp.it

Alternatively, if you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), you may also contact your local data protection authority.