Privacy Policy | Karla Salcedo

www.karlasalcedo.com

Last Updated: June 2026

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INTRODUCTION

At Karla Salcedo Marketing Strategy, I am committed to protecting your privacy

and ensuring you have a positive experience on my website and when working

with me on marketing consulting projects.

This Privacy Policy explains:

• What information I collect

• How I use your information

• Who I share it with

• Your rights and choices

• How I protect your data

If you have questions about this policy, please contact me at [email] or

[phone number].

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1. INFORMATION I COLLECT

INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE DIRECTLY:

When you visit my website or contact me about consulting services, I may

collect:

Personal Information:

• Your name and email address

• Phone number and mailing address

• Company name and job title

• Information about your marketing challenges and goals

• Project details and business information

• Payment information (for consulting agreements)

• Messages sent through contact forms or email

This information is voluntarily provided by you.

INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY:

When you visit my website, I automatically collect:

Website Usage Information:

• Your IP address and geographic location (general area)

• Browser type and operating system

• Pages you visit and time spent on each page

• How you navigate the site

• Links you click

• Referring website

Tracking Technologies:

• Cookies (small files stored on your device)

• Analytics data (how visitors use the site)

• Pixel tags/tracking pixels

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2. HOW I USE YOUR INFORMATION

I use the information I collect for:

PRIMARY PURPOSES:

✓ To respond to your inquiries and consultation requests

✓ To provide marketing consulting services

✓ To send you project updates and communications

✓ To invoice you for services rendered

✓ To follow up on potential business opportunities

WEBSITE PURPOSES:

✓ To improve website functionality and user experience

✓ To understand how visitors use my website

✓ To optimize site performance

✓ To personalize your experience

MARKETING PURPOSES (with consent):

✓ To send educational content about marketing strategy

✓ To share industry insights and trends

✓ To invite you to webinars or events

✓ To keep you informed about my services

LEGAL PURPOSES:

✓ To comply with legal obligations

✓ To protect my rights and your rights

✓ To prevent fraud or misuse

✓ To maintain business records

I will NOT use your information for purposes other than those listed above

without getting your consent first.

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3. COOKIES AND TRACKING

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to remember your

preferences and how you interact with my website.

TYPES OF COOKIES I USE:

Essential Cookies:

• Remember login information

• Maintain website security

• Remember form data

• Enable basic site functionality

Analytics Cookies:

• Track how many people visit the site

• Track which pages are most popular

• Understand user behavior

• Improve content and layout

Marketing Cookies:

• Track which pages led to business inquiries

• Measure effectiveness of marketing efforts

• Remember if you've visited before

• Help me understand what content resonates

YOUR CHOICES:

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge all allow cookie management

• You can delete existing cookies

• You can block new cookies

• Most browsers allow you to set specific preferences

Note: Blocking cookies may affect website functionality.

ANALYTICS:

I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with my site.

Google Analytics collects information like:

• Pages visited

• Time on site

• Geographic location

• Device type

• Referral source

Google has its own privacy policy: www.google.com/privacy

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing their opt-out browser

extension.

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4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

My website uses third-party services that may collect information:

ANALYTICS & TRACKING:

• Google Analytics (website traffic analysis)

EMAIL MARKETING:

• [Email platform name] (if you subscribe to newsletter)

CONTACT FORMS:

• [Form service] (if applicable)

PAYMENT PROCESSING:

• [Payment processor name] (if you pay for services)

These third-party providers have their own privacy policies. I am not

responsible for their data practices. Please review their privacy policies

if you have concerns.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

My website may link to or embed content from:

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

• Twitter/X

• TikTok

• YouTube

These platforms have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.

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5. HOW I PROTECT YOUR DATA

I take data security seriously. I use:

✓ SSL encryption (HTTPS) for website communications

✓ Secure email communication

✓ Password protection for accounts

✓ Regular backups of important data

✓ Limited access to personal information

✓ Industry-standard security practices

IMPORTANT: No online security is 100% guaranteed. While I work hard to

protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute protection against

all cyber threats.

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6. WHO I SHARE YOUR INFORMATION WITH

I DO NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

I may share your information in these limited circumstances:

SERVICE PROVIDERS:

• Website hosting providers

• Email service providers

• Payment processors

• Project management tools

• Only share what's necessary for them to do their job

• They are bound by confidentiality agreements

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

• If required by law or court order

• To protect legal rights

• To prevent fraud or illegal activity

• To respond to government requests

BUSINESS TRANSFERS:

• If my business is sold or acquired

• Information may be transferred as part of the business sale

• You will be notified of any such change

WITH YOUR CONSENT:

• If you explicitly ask me to share your information

• For networking or collaboration opportunities (with your permission)

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7. HOW LONG I KEEP YOUR DATA

DATA RETENTION PERIODS:

Contact Form Inquiries:

• Kept until you request deletion

• Generally 2-3 years if you become a client

Email Subscribers:

• Kept while subscribed to newsletter

• Deleted upon unsubscribe request

Client Project Information:

• Kept for duration of engagement plus 7 years (for tax/legal compliance)

• Deleted upon request if legally permissible

Website Analytics:

• Google Analytics data retained for 26 months

If you request deletion, I will remove your data within 30 days (unless

legally required to keep it).

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8. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

You have the right to:

ACCESS:

Request what personal information I have about you

CORRECT:

Ask me to update or correct inaccurate information

DELETE:

Request deletion of your personal information (right to be forgotten)

OPT-OUT:

Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

WITHDRAW CONSENT:

Withdraw consent for data processing

PORTABILITY:

Request your data in a portable format

HOW TO EXERCISE THESE RIGHTS:

Contact me at:

Email: karlajocellyn@gmail.com

I will respond to your request within 30 days. In some cases, I may ask for

verification to confirm your identity.

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9. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

✓ RIGHT TO KNOW: What personal information is collected about you

✓ RIGHT TO DELETE: Request deletion of personal data

✓ RIGHT TO OPT-OUT: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (I don't sell data)

✓ RIGHT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION: No discrimination for exercising your rights

To submit a CCPA request:

Email: [your email] with subject line "CCPA Privacy Request"

Include:

• Your name and contact information

• Specific request (access, delete, etc.)

• Description of what information you're requesting

I will respond within 45 days.

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10. EU RESIDENTS & GDPR

If you are located in the European Union, I comply with GDPR principles:

✓ Legitimate interest in processing data

✓ Transparent communication about data use

✓ Minimal data collection

✓ Data protection by design

✓ Your rights to access, correct, and delete data

Contact: [your email] for GDPR inquiries

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11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

My website and consulting services are not directed to children under 13.

I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If I become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal information,

I will delete it immediately.

Parents or guardians concerned about a child's information can contact me at

[your email].

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12. EMAIL COMMUNICATION

MARKETING EMAILS:

If you subscribe to my newsletter or marketing communications:

• You will receive periodic emails about marketing insights, strategies,

and my services

• All emails include an unsubscribe link

• You can unsubscribe at any time

• Unsubscribe is immediate

TRANSACTIONAL EMAILS:

If you become a consulting client, I will send:

• Project updates

• Invoices and payment information

• Important notices

These are necessary for our business relationship and cannot be

unsubscribed from, but will end when our engagement ends.

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13. EXTERNAL LINKS & THIRD-PARTY CONTENT

My website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for

their privacy practices or content.

When you click an external link, you leave my website. Please review their

privacy policies.

Third-party content (embedded videos, social media posts, etc.) may have

different privacy practices.

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14. UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically as:

• My business practices change

• Legal requirements change

• Technology evolves

When I make material changes, I will:

✓ Update the "Last Updated" date

✓ Post the updated policy on my website

✓ Notify you via email (if you're a subscriber)

Your continued use of my website constitutes acceptance of the updated

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15. CONTACT ME

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or my data practices:

EMAIL: karlajocellyn@gmail.com

WEBSITE: www.karlasalcedo.com

MAILING ADDRESS:

931 10th Street #1035

Modesto, Ca., 95358

United States

For privacy-specific inquiries, email with "PRIVACY" in the subject line.

I aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 7 business days.

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16. YOUR CONSENT

By using www.karlasalcedo.com, you acknowledge that you have read and

understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

If you do not agree with my privacy practices, please do not use my website

or services.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This Privacy Policy was last updated June 2026.

Questions? I'm here to help. Privacy is important to me, and I'm committed

to being transparent about how I handle your information.

Thank you for trusting me with your data.