Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10/14/25

Legal Context

We comply with applicable data privacy laws, including:

  • The New York SHIELD Act
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU visitors

We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it with transparency and care.

Our Commitments

We rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

  • Consent – when you accept our use of analytics cookies.
  • Legitimate interest – to monitor and improve our website’s performance and user experience.

We do not process personal data without your knowledge. We do not sell, rent, or monetize your personal data in any way.

What Personal Data Do We Collect?

We only collect data that is relevant, minimal, and necessary:

  • Identification Data – e.g., your name and email address if you contact us directly.
  • Technical Data – e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, device info (via Google Analytics).

How Do We Use Your Personal Data?

We collect personal data only for:

  • Analyzing and improving website performance (using Google Analytics)
  • Responding to contact or inquiry forms submitted by you

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or commercial resale.

Use of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous traffic data to understand how users interact with our website, such as:

  • Which pages are visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Device type and browser
  • Country-level location data (not precise addresses)

You can opt out at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

To Whom Do We Disclose Your Personal Data?

Your data is only shared with:

  • Google Analytics – to process usage data under their terms of service

We do not share your data with any other third parties.

If any international transfer of data occurs, it is done using appropriate safeguards in accordance with GDPR Articles 44–50.

Retention Periods

We retain:

  • Contact form submissions – as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
  • Google Analytics data – for up to 14 months.

After these periods, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Is Your Data Processed Securely?

Yes. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, such as:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Limited access to user inquiries
  • Regular security reviews

We aim to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your data.

Your Rights and How to Exercise Them

In accordance with data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct or delete your data
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

You can exercise your rights by contacting us.

Policy Change

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. Revisions will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

Cookie Policy for deandauplaise.com

What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small file stored on your device when you visit a website. It allows websites to remember your actions and preferences.

What Cookies Do We Use?

We only use cookies for Google Analytics, which help us:

  • Measure how visitors use our site
  • Identify technical problems
  • Improve the user experience

These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.

How to Manage Cookies

You can disable or delete cookies in your browser settings. Additionally, to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.

Disabling cookies will not prevent access to any part of the website, but some features may not function optimally.