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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 24, 2026

Deborah Sullivan (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit deborahsullivan.co.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any information you submit through contact forms

  • Information provided when subscribing to email updates or newsletters

We also collect limited non-personal data automatically through analytics tools, including:

  • Browser type and device

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • General geographic location (city/state level)


2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact forms

  • Send email communications, updates, or newsletters (if you opt in)

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Monitor and analyze website usage

  • Maintain the security and integrity of the website

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.


3. Email Marketing

If you choose to subscribe to our email communications, you may receive occasional updates, announcements, or content.

  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails

  • We only send emails to users who have opted in or provided their information directly


4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage.

These may include:

  • Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics)

  • Performance and security cookies

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly.


5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate and improve our website:

  • Google Analytics – to understand how visitors use the site

  • Email marketing platforms – to manage subscriptions and send emails

  • Cloudflare – to provide website security, performance optimization, and protection against malicious traffic

These providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.


6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using industry-standard security measures, including secure hosting and firewall protection.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


7. Your Rights

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

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for communications

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.


8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.


10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact Deborah Sullivan here.