Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4th December 2024
Last Updated: 4th December 2024

 

Christy Lee Ramadge: Business Development Services (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, services, or SMS communications.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide during sign-ups, inquiries, or comments on our site.
  • Automatically Collected Information:
    • IP addresses and browser user agent strings for spam detection.
    • Cookies for login sessions, saving preferences, and analytics.
    • Embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from third-party websites that may collect additional data.
  • Comments: If visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at Automattic Privacy Policy.

2. Media Uploads

  • Image Metadata: If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this information from uploaded images.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site.

  • Types of Cookies Used:
    • Comments: If you leave a comment, cookies may save your name, email, and website for future convenience.
    • Login: Temporary cookies determine browser compatibility and save login preferences.
    • Publishing: Cookies track article edits and publishing activity.
  • Cookie Lifespan:
    • Comments: 1 year.
    • Login sessions: 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
    • Screen display preferences: 1 year.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content behaves the same as visiting the source website. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor interactions.

5. Data Usage

  • To provide services, such as masterclasses, business assessments, and updates.
  • To send SMS reminders,  updates or offers.
  • To improve website functionality and user experience through analytics.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your data. Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

7. Data Retention

  • Comments: Retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
  • User Accounts: If you register, your personal information is stored in your user profile. You can access, edit, or delete your information at any time (except usernames). Website administrators can also manage this data.

8. Your Rights

  • Access & Control: Request an exported file of your personal data or request data deletion by contacting exp@christyramadge.com
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of SMS communications by replying “STOP.”

9. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

10. Security Measures

We protect your data using encryption, secure hosting via Hostinger, and the security protocols of integrated tools like HighLevel and Calendly.