Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how The Cartiers website ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit www.the-cartiers.com.

Information We Collect

Newsletter Signup

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

• Your email address
• Your name (if provided)

Contact Form

When you submit the contact form, we collect:

• Your email address
• Your name
• Your message content

Website Analytics

We use analytics services to understand how visitors use our site. This may include:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on site
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Device type and browser

How We Use Your Information

Newsletter

Email addresses collected through newsletter signup are used exclusively to:

• Send updates about "The Cartiers" book
• Share news about events, talks, and appearances
• Notify you of translations and new editions

Contact Form

Information from the contact form is used to:

• Respond to your inquiries
• Provide requested information
• Coordinate speaking engagements or interviews

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

To provide our services, we use trusted third-party platforms:

Email Service Provider

Newsletter subscriptions are managed through a professional email service provider. Your information is subject to their privacy policy as well as ours.

Form Processing

Contact form submissions are processed through a secure form handling service.

Website Hosting

This site is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Please see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

Analytics

We use analytics services to understand site usage and improve user experience. These services may use cookies and similar technologies.

Your Rights and Choices

Unsubscribe from Newsletter

Every newsletter email contains an unsubscribe link. Click it to stop receiving updates at any time.

Request Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at: francesca@the-cartiers.com

Cookie Preferences

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit site functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure third-party services with strong privacy commitments
• Regular security reviews and updates

Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

• Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Contact form inquiries: Up to 2 years for record-keeping
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized, retained indefinitely for statistical purposes

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

International Visitors

This website is operated from the United States. If you are visiting from the European Union or other regions with data protection laws, please be aware that your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

GDPR Rights (EU Visitors)

If you are in the EU, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact: francesca@the-cartiers.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information:

Email: francesca@the-cartiers.com
Website: www.the-cartiers.com