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:
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:
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