Effective Date: 1/1/2025

At Colorado Divorce Mediator (https://www.coloradodivorcemediator.com) (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website ([Website URL]) and outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Personal Identifiable Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details provided by you through forms or correspondence.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on our site.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
• Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
• Send marketing and promotional materials if you have opted in.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.

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3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or subscribe to our services.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and respond to your requests.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

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4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share data with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: To facilitate services like hosting, analytics, and email marketing.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition.

All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data and comply with GDPR.

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5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

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6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: Correct inaccuracies in your data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restriction: Restrict how we process your data.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for data processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Insert Email Address].

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7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience and gather analytics. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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8. Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

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10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: denmed@vmla.com

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our site.

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