Our Privacy Policy has been developed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union and other applicable data protection laws.

This document outlines the privacy policy and terms of personal data processing for users of https://www.vandabrady.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”). By using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined below. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue using the Website.

Last updated: May 1, 2025

1. Who We Are

The Website https://www.vandabrady.com (“VandaBrady” or “we”) is owned and operated by Vanda Brady. For questions regarding data protection or Website operation, please contact:

Email: Vanda@vandabrady.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

2.1. General Information

We collect personal data depending on your interaction with the Website, including:

  • Name, email address, profile details.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and other identifiers.
  • Any additional information you voluntarily provide via forms or comments.

We recommend not submitting sensitive personal information unless necessary.

  • Your consent
  • Contractual necessity
  • Our legitimate interest (e.g. website security, analytics)
  • Legal compliance

2.3. Sources of Data

We collect data directly from users or through automated means such as cookies and analytics tools.

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data entered in the form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service. Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

4. Media

Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as users can extract that data from public images.

5. Contact Forms

If you submit a contact form, we may store your input to respond to your request. We do not use this data for marketing without your consent.

6. Cookies

6.1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser to enhance user experience.

6.2. Cookies We Use

  • Comment-related cookies (name, email) stored for convenience.
  • Login and session management cookies.
  • Editor cookies if you publish or edit content.

6.3. Embedded Content

Embedded media (e.g. YouTube videos, social media posts) behaves as if you’re visiting the third-party website and may collect user data.

7. Analytics

We may use third-party tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. You can opt out via browser settings or provider tools.

8. Data Sharing

We do not share personal data by default. However, data may be shared with:

  • Hosting providers
  • Security services
  • Analytics providers

All partners adhere to data protection standards.

9. Data Retention

  • Comments: stored indefinitely for moderation.
  • User accounts (if applicable): retained until deleted.
  • Analytics: retained as per internal policy.

10. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request a copy of your stored personal data
  • Request deletion (excluding data required for legal or security purposes)

11. International Data Transfers

Some data may be processed outside the EU. We ensure all providers meet GDPR or equivalent standards.

12. Data Security

We apply best practices including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure passwords
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Regular platform updates

13. Data Breach Protocol

In case of a data breach, we will:

  • Notify affected users (if required)
  • Report to supervisory authorities (where necessary)
  • Address and mitigate any issues

14. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact:

Email: Vanda@vandabrady.com

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.