Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit myriam-dasilva.com.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by:

Myriam Da Silva
Location: California, USA
Contact: mdsr510@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect only what is necessary.

a. Information you voluntarily provide

When you subscribe to receive updates, we may collect:

• Your email address

b. Automatically collected information

Like most websites, basic technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

• Browser type
• Device type
• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Pages visited

This data is used only to understand how the website is used and to improve it.

3. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used only to:

• Send updates related to the website and the upcoming book
• Share essays, reflections, or announcements you opted into
• Improve website performance and user experience

Your data is never sold, rented, or shared for advertising purposes.

4. Email Communications

If you subscribe:

• You will receive occasional emails from Myriam Da Silva
• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email
• Once unsubscribed, your email will no longer be used for communication

5. Cookies & Analytics

This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand traffic and usage patterns.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

No tracking cookies for advertising or profiling are intentionally used.

6. Data Storage & Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are taken to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.

However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

7. Your Rights (California & International Visitors)

California Residents (CCPA)

You have the right to:

• Know what personal data is collected
• Request access to your data
• Request deletion of your data

EU / International Visitors (GDPR-aligned)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact:
mdsr510@gmail.com

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience.

Personal data from children under 13 is not knowingly collected.
If you believe such data has been collected, please contact us so it can be removed.

9. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party tools (such as email or analytics services) solely to operate the site and communications.

These services are required to handle data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised date.

11. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

mdsr510@gmail.com