Privacy policy.

Effective Date: 2/01/2026

Rather Sochelle (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.rathersochelle.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you submit an inquiry through our contact form or communicate with us, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Company name (if provided)

  • Any information you include in your message

This information is provided voluntarily and is used solely for business communication purposes.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring website

This information is used for analytics, security, and website performance purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected to:

  • Respond to inquiries and client communications

  • Provide proposals or information about services

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Analyze website traffic and engagement trends

  • Maintain site security

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.

3. Cookies and Analytics

This Site is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies necessary for website functionality and performance.

We also use Google Analytics to collect aggregated information about how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics may collect information such as IP address, device type, and browsing behavior.

You can learn more about how Google processes data here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that support our business operations, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Google Analytics (analytics services)

  • Secure email service providers (for processing and storing communications submitted through our contact form)

These service providers process information on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy and security practices.

We may also disclose information if required to do so by law or to protect our legal rights.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Maintain appropriate business records

  • Fulfill contractual obligations

  • Comply with legal requirements

When personal information is no longer necessary, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information

  • Request information about how your data is used

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (Note: We do not sell or share personal information.)

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information: identifiers (such as name and email address), internet or network activity information (such as browsing data and device information), and professional information (such as company name, if provided).

We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.

To submit a request, please contact:

michelle@rathersochelle.com

We will verify your request and respond within the timeframe required by law.

8. GDPR & International Data Protection Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar data protection laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

Our legal bases for processing personal data include:

  • Your consent (e.g., submitting a contact form)

  • Legitimate business interests

  • Compliance with legal obligations

Personal information may be processed and stored in countries outside of your jurisdiction, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ. Where required, appropriate safeguards are implemented through our service providers.

To exercise your rights, contact:

michelle@rathersochelle.com

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. We do not currently respond to such signals, but you may manage tracking preferences through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including brand websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

11. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:

Michelle Silva
Rather Sochelle
michelle@rathersochelle.com