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Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 14, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Sophia Banton and the AI & Me newsletter ("we," "us," or "our") collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information obtained through this website and related services.

By using this website or subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any additional information you submit through contact forms or direct correspondence

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To deliver the AI & Me newsletter and related content

  • To respond to inquiries and correspondence

  • To provide updates about projects, events, and services

  • To analyze website traffic and improve user experience

  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent, which you may withdraw at any time

  • Our legitimate interest in communicating with subscribers and improving our services

  • Compliance with legal obligations

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We use third-party platforms to deliver our newsletter, host our website, and analyze traffic. These providers may have access to your personal information solely for the purpose of performing services on our behalf. Current service providers include:

  • Newsletter delivery platform

  • Website hosting provider

  • Analytics services

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only as directed by us.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes

  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Sophia Banton, our users, or others

  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case you will be notified of any change in ownership or control of your information

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, we will delete your information within a reasonable timeframe unless we are required to retain it for legal or administrative purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

  • Right to correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Right to deletion: Request that we delete your personal information

  • Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your information

  • Right to data portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format

  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent to processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing this website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers and service providers are located. By using this website or subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to such transfer.

11. Children's Privacy

This website and our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this website. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. Your continued use of this website or our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

contact@sophiabanton.com

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