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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 31, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Carol Kariuki ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or interact with carolkariuki.com (the "Site").

I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your information is handled. This policy applies to all visitors and users of the Site.

1. Information I Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact me through the Site, I may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, I automatically collect certain information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • General location (country/city level)

This information is collected through cookies and analytics services (Vercel Analytics).

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Provide information about my services
  • Improve the Site and user experience
  • Analyze Site usage and performance
  • Protect against fraudulent or malicious activity
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

Vercel Analytics

This Site uses Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous usage data. This helps me understand how visitors use the Site.

View Vercel Analytics Privacy Policy →

Calendly

When you schedule a meeting through Calendly, you are subject to Calendly's privacy policy.

View Calendly Privacy Policy →

Email Service

Email communications are handled through standard email providers. Your email address is only used to respond to your inquiries.

4. Cookies and Tracking

This Site uses minimal cookies for analytics purposes only. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help me understand how you use the Site.

Types of Cookies Used:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
  • Analytics cookies: Help me understand Site usage (Vercel Analytics)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

5. Information Sharing

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Analytics services (Vercel) that help operate the Site
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect legal rights
  • With Your Consent: Any other sharing will be done with your explicit consent

6. Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • HTTPS encryption for all Site communications
  • Secure hosting through Vercel
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Email inquiries are typically retained for business record purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service

To exercise these rights, please contact me at: mailmscarol@gmail.com

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe I have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact me immediately.

10. International Users

This Site is operated from Kenya. If you are accessing the Site from outside Kenya, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Kenya or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When I make changes, I will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be prominently posted on the Site or communicated via email if you have provided your email address.

I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact me:

Email: mailmscarol@gmail.com

Website: carolkariuki.com

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.