Who this policy applies to

This Privacy Policy explains how the operator of matiasdestefano.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”) handles personal information collected through this website, including its contact form and newsletter signup. It does not apply to independent websites, stores, social platforms, or services that link from this site.

Information we collect

The information we collect depends on how you use the site. It may include:

• Contact information and message content: your name, email address, inquiry type, and the information you choose to send through the contact form.
• Newsletter information: your email address and any optional information you submit when subscribing.
• Technical and usage information: IP address, browser and device details, pages requested, referring URLs, and security or error logs generated when you visit the site.
• Preference information: settings such as a selected language, where stored in a cookie or similar local browser storage.

How we use information

We use personal information to:

• respond to messages, requests, and support inquiries;
• send the newsletter or other updates only where you have asked us to do so;
• operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the website;
• meet legal obligations and protect the rights, safety, and property of visitors and the site operator.

Where applicable law requires a legal basis, we process information with your consent (for example, newsletter signup), to take steps you request or perform an agreement with you, for our legitimate interests in operating and securing the site, or to meet legal obligations.

Cookies and similar technologies

This site uses essential technologies needed for security, form operation, and core site functions. It may also store a language preference through the language switcher. These functions help the site remember a choice you make and protect the site from misuse.

This site uses Google Analytics 4 to understand aggregate site use and improve the site. Google Analytics is loaded only after you choose “Allow analytics cookies” in the cookie banner. If enabled, Google Analytics may store analytics cookies. You can reject optional cookies, or change your choice later by clearing the mds_analytics_consent cookie in your browser settings; blocking essential cookies may affect site features.

How information is shared

We do not sell personal information. We share it only with people and providers who need it to run the site or provide a service you request, including:

• website hosting, security, and technical support providers, including the provider that hosts this WordPress website;
• Mailchimp, which processes newsletter subscriptions and sends newsletter communications on our behalf;
• professional advisers, authorities, or other parties where disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect rights or safety, or respond to a valid legal process.

Providers may process information in countries other than yours. When required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

Retention and security

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably needed for the purpose described above, including to respond to your request, maintain the newsletter relationship, resolve disputes, or meet legal obligations. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time using the link in a newsletter.

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information. No internet transmission or storage system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your privacy choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, restriction of, or portability of your personal information, and to object to certain processing. You may withdraw consent at any time; this will not affect processing that took place before withdrawal. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

To make a privacy request, use the Contact page and include “Privacy Request” in your message. If you are in the EEA, UK, or another place that gives you this right, you may also complain to your local data-protection authority.

Children and external links

This website is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us so we can address it.

The site links to third-party sites and services, including social platforms and any external store. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this one. Please review those policies before providing them with information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when the site or applicable law changes. The date at the top shows when it was last revised. Material changes will be posted on this page.

Questions about this policy can be sent through the Contact page.