W​​elcome to jeffreyburch.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. This policy is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union and European Economic Area.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide (e.g., via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups).
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data collected automatically when you visit our site.
  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Send newsletters or promotional communications (only if you have opted in)
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analyze usage to improve our website
  • Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, we process your personal data under the following legal bases as defined by Article 6 of the GDPR:<
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose, such as subscribing to our newsletter.

  • Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)): Where processing is necessary to fulfill a contractual obligation with you.
  • Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
  • Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our website, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

Data Controller

For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller is:
Jeffrey Burch
Website: https://jeffreyburch.com
Email: jeffrey@jeffreyburch.com
As data controller, we are responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing this website from outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. If you are located in the EU/EEA, we ensure that any such transfers comply with GDPR requirements, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved transfer mechanisms where applicable.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers (data processors) who assist in operating our website, provided they agree to keep your information confidential and comply with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR. We may also disclose information if required by law.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party tools (such as Google Analytics). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties and encourage you to review their policies. Where third-party tools process personal data on our behalf, we have Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) in place as required by GDPR Article 28.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Under GDPR, we apply the principle of storage limitation — data is kept no longer than necessary and deleted or anonymized once the purpose for collection has been fulfilled. If you would like to know the specific retention period for your data, please contact us.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights. EU/EEA residents have these rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of Access (Art. 15): You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification (Art. 16): You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure / “Right to be Forgotten” (Art. 17): You have the right to request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for us to continue processing it.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18): You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.
  • Right to Object (Art. 21): You have the right to object to processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests as our legal basis, or where data is used for direct marketing.
  • Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making (Art. 22): You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that produce legal or similarly significant effects.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email below. We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by GDPR. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you are an EU/EEA resident and believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. A list of EU data protection authorities is available at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. Under GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. These include:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function. These do not require consent.

Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics). These require your consent.

Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements. These require your consent.

You may withdraw your cookie consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie preference tool if available on the site.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain EU member states). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, consistent with GDPR Article 32 requirements. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours as required by GDPR Article 33, and affected individuals where required under Article 34.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Where changes are material, we will provide more prominent notice. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Jeffrey Burch
Website: https://jeffreyburch.com
Email: jeffrey@jeffreyburch.com