Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Elizabeth Walsh (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal information through this website (elizwalsh.com).
The site is operated by Walsh Strategies Inc., a communications consultancy based in California, USA.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information in the following ways:

  • Information you provide directly – when you submit a form, join a mailing list, or contact us by email. This may include your name, email address, and message content.

  • Automatic data – Squarespace and integrated analytics tools collect standard technical data such as IP address, browser type, time zone, and pages visited.

  • Cookies – small text files stored on your device. You can manage preferences at any time using the cookie banner or your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use information solely to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you.

  • Provide and improve website functionality and user experience.

  • Maintain site security and performance analytics.

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Visitors)

For visitors in the European Union, personal data is processed under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up, cookies).

  • Contractual necessity (responding to inquiries).

  • Legitimate interest (basic site analytics and fraud prevention).

4. Data Sharing

We share limited data only with service providers who help us operate this site:

  • Squarespace – website hosting and analytics.

  • Google Analytics – aggregated usage metrics (only if you consent via the cookie banner).

  • Email service providers – if you subscribe to updates.

These providers act as data processors and are bound by confidentiality and security obligations.

5. Data Retention & Security

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purpose collected, then securely deleted.
All website traffic is protected via SSL encryption, and access to stored information is restricted to authorized personnel only.

6. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

  • Withdraw consent for data processing or cookies.

  • Request a copy of your data.

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (for EU visitors, the CNIL in France).

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@elizwalsh.com.

7. International Transfers

As this site is hosted in the United States, information you provide may be transferred and processed outside your country.
We apply reasonable safeguards to protect that data.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or practice. The updated version will always be available on this page, with the revision date above.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact: privacy@elizwalsh.com.