Privacy Policy
This website, lorilizarraga.com, is operated by Lori Lizarraga (“I”, “me”, or “my”).
Protecting the privacy of visitors is important to me.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data is collected when you visit this website and how it is used.
Who We Are
Website: lorilizarraga.com
Operator: Lori Lizarraga
Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies only to online activities on this website and is valid for visitors with regard to information that they share and/or that is collected via this website. It does not apply to information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Information You Voluntarily Provide
I collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it, for example when you:
• contact me via email or a contact form
This may include:
• your name
• your email address
• the content of your message and any information you choose to provide
This information is collected solely for the purpose of responding to inquiries and professional communication.
Automatically Collected Technical Data
When you visit this website, basic technical information may be collected automatically, including:
• IP address (anonymized)
• browser type and version
• device information
• date and time of access
• referring pages
This data is used for technical operation, security, and statistical analysis and is not used to personally identify visitors.
Comments
This website does not allow comments.
No personal data is collected through comments.
Media Uploads
Visitors cannot upload media files to this website.
Contact Forms
If you contact me via a contact form, the information submitted is used only to respond to your inquiry. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to handle the request and are not used for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Analytics (Matomo)
This website uses Matomo Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics platform, to understand how visitors use the site.
Matomo may use cookies and collect anonymized usage data, such as:
• pages visited
• duration of visits
• general location based on anonymized IP data
Matomo is configured to respect user privacy and does not share data with third parties.
You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Who We Share Your Data With
Personal data is not sold, rented, or traded.
Data may be processed by trusted service providers only where technically necessary to operate the website, such as:
• web hosting providers
• analytics services (Matomo)
These providers process data solely for the operation and maintenance of the website.
How Long We Retain Your Data
• Contact inquiries are retained only as long as necessary to respond to the request.
• Anonymized analytics data is retained for statistical purposes.
Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact me using the email address below.
Requests will be handled within one month in accordance with applicable law.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request access to or deletion of your personal information.
I do not sell personal information.
Requests can be made using the contact details below.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Data may be processed outside the European Union through web hosting or analytics services.
Appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure that personal data is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Data Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are used to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to users’ rights or freedoms, affected users will be notified in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Children’s Information
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact me and the information will be removed promptly.
Consent
By using this website, you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about your personal data, please contact:
Email: data@lorilizarraga.com
Last updated: December 19, 2025
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