Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 15, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Steve Pappaterra ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with https://www.stevepappaterra.com (the “Site”).

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our Site:

  • Contact Information – such as your name, email address, and phone number (when submitted via contact forms).

  • Communication Data – including messages you send us through forms or emails.

  • Usage Data – including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site, collected via cookies and analytics tools.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or contact requests

  • Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in)

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell your personal data.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies help us understand how users interact with the Site and allow us to improve its functionality.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect how the Site functions.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site and deliver services, such as:

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)

  • Website hosting providers (e.g., Squarespace)

  • Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)

These third parties are only given access to your data as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are contractually obligated to keep it secure.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • Object to or restrict certain data processing

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies before providing them with your data.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, you may contact us at:

Email: spappaterra@icloud.com
Website: https://www.stevepappaterra.com