Legal
PRIVACY POLICY
Your privacy matters. Here's how we handle your information.
Effective date: April 11, 2026
1. Introduction
Rafael Angarita (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates rafaelangarita.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit the Site.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact forms: name, email address, and any message content you submit.
- Newsletter signup: email address and, optionally, your first name.
- Resource downloads: email address provided in exchange for free or paid digital products.
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics data: pages visited, time on site, referral source, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location. We use Vercel Analytics, which is privacy-friendly and does not use cookies for tracking.
- Log data: IP address, browser type, and access times collected automatically by our hosting provider.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
- Send newsletter editions and marketing communications you opted into
- Deliver digital products and resources you requested
- Analyze site usage to improve content and user experience
- Maintain the security and performance of the Site
4. Third-Party Services
We share your information only with trusted third-party services that help us operate the Site:
- Kit (ConvertKit) — email marketing and newsletter delivery
- Vercel — website hosting and analytics
- Google — optional calendar booking integrations
These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
5. Cookies
The Site uses minimal cookies. Vercel Analytics is cookie-free. Third-party embeds (e.g., YouTube videos, calendar widgets) may set their own cookies. You can control cookie behavior through your browser settings.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us through the Contact page.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
9. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via the Contact page.