Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 22, 2025
Controller: Stephanie O’Gay Garcia
Website: https://www.stephanieogaygarcia.com

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with www.stephanieogaygarcia.com (the “Site”).
We are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

a. Information you provide directly

When you contact us through the Site (for example, by completing a form or subscribing to updates), we collect:

Your name
Your email address
Any message or information you include

We refer to this as Contact Information.

b. Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

IP address
Browser type
Time zone
Referring/exit pages
Pages visited and time spent on each page

We collect this data using cookies and similar technologies.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to improve your experience and analyze website traffic.
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Our Site uses the following third-party tools:

a. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as IP address, browser type, and interactions on the Site. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.

For more details, see Google’s privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

b. HubSpot

We use HubSpot for website analytics, form submissions, and marketing communications. HubSpot uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about visitor interactions and communication preferences.

Learn more here: https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy

You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

4. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your enquiries or contact requests
Send updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (only if you’ve consented)
Improve our website content and performance
Detect and prevent fraud or misuse

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent – when you agree to receive communications or accept cookies.
Legitimate interests – for analytics, website improvement, and responding to your requests.
Legal obligations – where required by law.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the email below or adjusting your cookie settings.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We only share your information with trusted third-party service providers (such as HubSpot and Google Analytics) who help operate our website and are bound by strict data protection terms.

We may also share data if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

7. International Data Transfers

Because we use HubSpot and Google Analytics, your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including to the United States. These providers rely on appropriate safeguards (such as the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data in line with GDPR.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law. If you contact us and later wish to have your information deleted, please email us and we will securely erase your data.

9. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland) if you believe your rights have been violated: https://www.dataprotection.ie/

To exercise these rights, contact:
📧 stephanie@stephanieogaygarcia.com

10. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to personal information is limited to those who need it for legitimate business purposes.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technologies. The most recent version will always be available on this page.

12. Contact Us

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

Stephanie O’Gay Garcia
📧 stephanie@stephanieogaygarcia.com
🌍 https://www.stephanieogaygarcia.com