Christina Somerville LLC / Christinasomerville.com ( “Company”, “Website”, “we”, or “us”) and its Content is owned by Christina Somerville (“I” or “me”). The term “you” refers to any users, visitors, or viewers of this Website.
The Privacy Policy, along with the Terms of Use and Disclaimer, governs your access to and use of www.christinasomerville.com including any associated content “Content”. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the Privacy Policy, please do not access or use this Website.
The Privacy Policy on the Website is in effect and I reserve the right to make changes to it at any time without notice. Please refer back to this page for any updates.
Christina Somerville LLC respects your privacy. We want you to feel comfortable with what you share. We have a clear Privacy Policy that spells this out for you. It governs your access to and use of the Website including its Content.
When accessing the Website we will learn certain information about you. This may happen automatically through cookies and/or through your voluntary actions that occur during your visit. An example of voluntary action would be when you provide your email address through correspondence or sign up for our emailing list. This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect on the Website and in any electronic messages between you and the Website or us.
Please read the Privacy Policy carefully before you start using the Website. By using the Website and consuming its Content, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by the Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the Privacy Policy, do not access or use the Website.
Information We Collect About You
When you access the Website, we will learn certain information about you during your visit.
Information You Provide to Us
The Website provides various places for visitors to provide their information. We collect it when visitors fill out forms on the Website, communicate with us via contact forms, or provide comments or other feedback in the comments section on blog posts.
We use the information you provide to us to improve our overall performance and to provide you with relevant information about the topics we discuss in the blog.
Information We Collect Through Automatic Data Collection Technology.
The Website uses automatic data collection technology through Google Analytics to collect certain information about your device, browsing actions, and visit patterns. This will generally include information about your location, your traffic patterns while on the Website, and any communications between your device and our Website. Google Analytics also collects data about the type of device you use, your Internet connection, your IP address, your operating system, and your browser type.
The information automatically collected is viewed as aggregated data for statistical evaluation by the Website only. It is not shared with outside parties. It does not include your personal information. We use this data to improve upon the information we share and the Website performance.
Use of Cookies
Most commercial websites including this Website utilize a standard technology called “cookies” and server logs to collect information about how the site is used by its visitors. A cookie is a very small text document, which includes an anonymous unique identifier. It allows a server to deliver tailored page Content to a user based on previous browsing activity. Cookies can be deleted from your computer or device at any time.
Information that is gathered may include the date and time of visits, the pages viewed, time spent on the website, and your IP address. The technology also has the means to capture the recent websites you visited both before and after your visit to our website.
We are committed to keeping your e-mail address confidential. The principal use of your email is to help facilitate communication between you and the Website. It may be used to announce a new blog post, answer a question, solicit feedback, or share relevant promotional information. We do not sell, rent, or lease your email to third parties. We will maintain the information you send via email in accordance with applicable federal law.
Use of Your Email Address
The email service provider (“Email Service Provider”) used by the Website complies with the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework and the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (collectively, “Privacy Shield”), as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of Personal Data transferred from the European Union (“EU”), European Economic Area (“EEA”), and Switzerland to the United States.
If you are in the European Union and elect to receive any resources or updates from the Website, we will only enroll you if you affirmatively consent to it. This is achieved through a double opt-in process that confirms your intention of subscribing. If at any time you no longer wish to be subscribed, you can unsubscribe. Each email we send will include an “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the page.
In compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act, all emails sent from the Website will clearly state who the email is from. It will provide information on how to contact the sender including a mailing address and an alternative email address. Further, all emails will contain easy-to-find directions on how to remove your email from our mailing list.
How We Protect Your Information
Nothing is 100% secure on the Internet including electronic communication. However, we take reasonable precautions to safeguard your data. This includes using standard security protocols and working only with reputable third-party vendors. By using this Website, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to assume this risk.
Links to Other Websites
This Website includes links to other websites that provide further information that is relevant to the topics discussed. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, validity, or timeliness of the information provided by the external website.
Once you leave this Website or are redirected to another website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or this Website’s Terms of Use.
Disclaimer
Please refer to the Website’s Disclaimer.
Updates
This Privacy Policy may change periodically and we reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change, modify, or otherwise alter our Website, its Content, and this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting our updated Privacy Policy and all updates will be posted on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via the contact page.
Effective as of December 2024.