1. Introduction
Sara Sofian ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website sarasofian.com and use our services.
By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not access or use our website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name and position (for business inquiries)
- Message content submitted through contact forms
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of visit
- Device information
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. This includes:
- Google Analytics for website usage statistics
- Session cookies for website functionality
- Marketing and advertising cookies for campaign tracking
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for:
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Processing business partnership requests and brand collaborations
- Sending promotional materials and newsletters (with your consent)
- Analyzing website traffic and user behavior to improve our services
- Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights
- Detecting and preventing fraud or security issues
4. Third Party Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third party service providers who assist us in:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
- SendGrid: Email communication and newsletter delivery
- Hosting providers: Website hosting and data storage
- Payment processors: Processing business transactions (if applicable)
These third parties are bound by confidentiality obligations and are only permitted to use your information as necessary to provide services to us.
5. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and European Union. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
6. Your Privacy Rights
6.1 GDPR Rights (European Users)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
6.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information
- Non discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
6.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our legal team at legal@sarasofian.com
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. UAE Data Protection Compliance
As a UAE based content creator, we comply with the UAE's data protection regulations and the Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data. We are committed to handling your data in accordance with UAE legal requirements.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our legal team: