This Privacy Policy explains how Sharon Otaguro ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit this website or interact with our services. Please read it carefully. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Sharon Otaguro, a leadership speaker and founder of WELLth Builder. Our contact information is:
- Email: sharon@sharonotaguro.com
- Website: www.sharonotaguro.com
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us, submit a booking inquiry, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect:
- Your name and email address
- Your organization or company name
- Event details you share (date, format, audience size)
- Any message content you submit through our contact or booking forms
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or search terms used to find us
This information is collected through standard web server logs and analytics tools. It does not identify you personally.
Booking and Scheduling Data
When you schedule a call through our Zoom scheduler, you interact directly with Zoom's platform. Zoom's own Privacy Policy governs how that data is handled. We encourage you to review it at zoom.us/privacy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your booking inquiries and schedule speaking engagements
- To send you the WELLth Builder newsletter if you have subscribed
- To improve the content and performance of this website
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent — when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form
- Legitimate interests — to respond to business inquiries and improve our services
- Legal obligation — where required by applicable law
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We may share data with trusted tools we use to operate our business (such as email platforms or scheduling software) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority.
- Business transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Your Rights
For All Users
You have the right to:
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email we send
- Request that we stop contacting you
- Ask what personal information we hold about you
For EEA / UK Residents (GDPR Rights)
You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your personal data. You also have the right to object to processing and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
For California Residents (CCPA Rights)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about them
- Know whether their personal information is sold or disclosed, and to whom
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Request deletion of their personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at sharon@sharonotaguro.com. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Cookies and Tracking
This website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
We do not use cookies to track you across third-party websites or serve targeted advertising.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers' data is retained until you unsubscribe. Booking inquiry data is retained for up to 24 months for business record purposes.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and scheduling tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: sharon@sharonotaguro.com
- Website: www.sharonotaguro.com