Privacy and Cookie Policy – KristinTheVA.com

Effective Date: February 2, 2026

KristinTheVA.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Contact Information

  • Name and email address when you sign up for freebies, newsletters, or submit a contact form.

b) Analytics / Website Usage

  • Anonymous data such as IP address, pages visited, time on site, and interactions, collected via Google Analytics to help us improve our website.

c) Functional Data / Cookies

  • Cookies and other technical data required for the website to function properly (like remembering preferences and ensuring forms work correctly).

We do not collect sensitive personal information (financial, health, government ID, etc.).

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries or provide requested services

  • Send newsletters or other email communications if you’ve opted in

  • Improve the performance and functionality of our website

  • Analyze site traffic to understand how visitors use our site

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. Third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics or ConvertKit, only process data to provide the service and are GDPR compliant.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. Cookies are small files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  1. Functional / Preferences Cookies – Required for site functionality, remembering preferences, and ensuring forms work. Always active.

  2. Statistics / Analytics Cookies – Track visitor behavior via Google Analytics. Only activated with your consent.

  3. Marketing Cookies – Only used if you opt in to email forms (ConvertKit). Blocked until consent is given.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner when you first visit our site. You can also disable cookies through your browser, but some site functions may no longer work.

4. Your Rights

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

  • Access & Correction: You can request a copy of your personal data and correct inaccuracies.

  • Deletion / Withdrawal of Consent: You can request deletion of your data or withdraw consent to tracking.

  • Object / Restrict Processing: You can object to certain uses of your data.

  • Data Portability: You can request your data in a usable format to transfer to another service.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at kegunner0821@gmail.com.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics – Anonymous website usage tracking

  • ConvertKit – Email form management (if you opt in)

  • WordPress / Elementor / Astra / LiteSpeed / – Website functionality

These services have their own privacy practices. We ensure that personal data shared with them is minimal and handled securely.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

For questions or comments about this policy or your data, please contact:

Kristin Gunner
Email: kegunner0821@gmail.com
Phone: 980-494-3654
Website: https://kristintheva.com

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