Effective date: 08-06-2025
Last updated: 08-06-2025
Semaguide.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights related to your personal information when visiting or interacting with semaguide.com.
📋 1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Name and email address (e.g., via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups)
- IP address and browser information (via cookies and analytics)
- Purchase data (e.g., if you buy digital products from our site)
- User behavior on the website (via cookies or third-party tools)
We do not knowingly collect sensitive data such as medical or health information unless explicitly provided and consented to by you.
🛠️ 2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Send newsletters or respond to contact inquiries
- Provide access to digital products or downloads
- Improve our website experience and user content
- Analyze performance using website analytics
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your data to third parties.
💌 3. Email Marketing (Mailchimp)
If you subscribe to our newsletter or free download, your name and email address are securely stored in Mailchimp, our email marketing provider. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.
By signing up, you give consent to receive emails from Semaguide about content, promotions, and product updates.
🍪 4. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic and enhance your experience. These may include:
- Essential cookies (for site functionality)
- Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate tracking cookies (if you click on affiliate links)
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
💼 5. Third-Party Tools We Use
We may share limited data with third-party service providers we trust, such as:
- Mailchimp (email delivery)
- Stripe or PayPal (payment processing)
- Google Analytics (site analytics)
- Etsy or similar platforms (for product sales)
These tools are compliant with data protection laws and process your data only to provide agreed services.
📦 6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or to comply with legal, tax, or accounting requirements.
You can request deletion of your data at any time (see section 8).
🌍 7. International Visitors
Our website is accessible worldwide. If you access our services from outside the EU, be aware that your information may be transferred, stored, or processed in accordance with EU data protection law.
🧾 8. Your Rights (under GDPR)
As an EU resident, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, email us at: [your@email.com]
🔐 9. How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
👶 10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
⚖️ 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after such changes implies acceptance.
📞 12. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Semaguide
hello@semaguide.com