Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 24, 2025

Owner: Lisangelee Velazquez, M.S. | GiftedBecoming™

Website: www.GiftedBecoming.com

1. Overview

At GiftedBecoming™, your privacy is respected and protected. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, join our mailing list, purchase resources, or participate in community or research activities.

By using this site, you consent to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information – Name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily submit through forms, subscriptions, purchases, or event registrations.

  • Usage Data – Information about your visit, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed, typically collected via cookies or analytics tools.

  • Payment Information – If you make a purchase or donation, payment details are processed securely by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your full payment card information.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Send newsletters, updates, and resources you’ve requested.

  • Deliver purchased or free digital materials.

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

  • Improve website functionality, user experience, and engagement.

  • Manage purchases, donations, and event registrations.

  • Notify you about new offerings, collaborations, or research opportunities.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies and Analytics

GiftedBecoming™ may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to:

  • Remember your preferences.

  • Track anonymous usage patterns.

  • Enhance security.

You may disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings or enable “Do Not Track.” Please note that disabling cookies may limit certain site functions.

5. Third-Party Tools & Links

We may link to or integrate with third-party services such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, Buy Me a Coffee, Stripe, or PayPal. If you interact with these services, your information is subject to their privacy policies and practices. We are not responsible for the content, security, or practices of third-party websites or tools.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. AI & Data Usage

GiftedBecoming™ does not sell, license, or provide your personal data to any artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, or automated content-generation systems for training, replication, or profiling purposes.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

9. Research Use (If Applicable)

If GiftedBecoming™ collects anonymized or aggregated data for research purposes, such data will not include personally identifiable information and will be handled in compliance with applicable research ethics guidelines and privacy laws.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location (including the EEA, UK, or California), you may have the right to:

  • Access or request a copy of your personal data.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Restrict or object to certain processing activities.

  • Request data portability.

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

You can unsubscribe from emails at any time via the link provided in each message, or by emailing Support@GiftedBecoming.com.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted immediately.

12. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests:

📩 Support@GiftedBecoming.com

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