Introduction
Welcome to the privacy policy for cathyguerriero.com. This website is operated by Cathy Guerriero, Public Advocate. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how it is used.
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you contact us through the contact form or by email, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number (if provided)
- The content of your message
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address (anonymized)
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
We use this information only in aggregate form to understand how visitors use our site and to improve the user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries sent through our contact form
- To send updates and newsletters (only if you have explicitly opted in)
- To improve our website based on aggregated usage data
- To comply with legal obligations when required
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
This website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential cookies — Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies — To understand how visitors interact with the site (used anonymously)
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics (anonymous traffic data)
- Netlify (website hosting)
These services have their own privacy policies and terms of service.
Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time for communications you’ve opted into
To exercise these rights, contact us at cathy@cathyguerriero.com.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Cathy Guerriero
Email: cathy@cathyguerriero.com
Location: New York, NY