Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 31, 2026
Ellen Fales ("I," "me," or "my") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this website, how that information is used, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.
1. Information I Collect
When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring website, and general browsing activity. This information helps me understand how visitors use the website and improve its functionality and content.
If you contact me through a website contact form or email, I may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, and any additional information included in your message.
2. How Your Information Is Used
Information collected through this website may be used to:
Respond to inquiries and messages.
Communicate about potential projects or professional opportunities.
Maintain, operate, and improve the website.
Understand website traffic and visitor engagement.
Protect the website against spam, misuse, and unauthorized activity.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.
Your personal information will only be used for purposes reasonably related to the reason it was provided or collected, subject to applicable law.
3. Cookies and Website Analytics
This website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor activity, and improve the overall browsing experience.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites recognize returning visitors and remember certain preferences.
Website analytics services may also collect information about how visitors interact with the website. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to gather information about website traffic and usage.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
4. Sharing Your Information
Your personal information is not shared with third parties except when necessary to operate this website, provide services, respond to your requests, comply with legal obligations, or protect my rights and interests.
For example, website hosting providers, email providers, contact form services, and analytics providers may process certain information on my behalf as part of their services.
I do not knowingly sell personal information in exchange for payment. Any sharing of personal information for advertising or analytics purposes will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
5. Third-Party Websites and Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies and practices.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. I encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
6. Data Security and Retention
Reasonable measures are taken to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmitting or storing information online is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, maintain business records, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable legal requirements.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Request access to personal information collected about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate personal information.
Request deletion of personal information.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Opt out of certain types of data sharing or targeted advertising, where applicable.
To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact me using the information provided below. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Children's Privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact me so that appropriate steps can be taken.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Ellen Fales
Email: ellen.sheftel@gmail.com