Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 7.27.2025
Last Updated: 7.27.2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Rebecca Michelle ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses and protects your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
1. Who I Am
Location: Croatia (European Union)
Contact Email: rebeccamichelle@empower.com
Website: www.rebeccamichelle.com
I am the data controller responsible for processing your personal data through this website and related services.
2. What Personal Data I Collect
I may collect the following information when you use this site or services:
Personal identifiers: name, email address, phone number (if provided)
Client information: details submitted through inquiry or intake forms
Technical data: IP address, device, browser (via Google Analytics)
Marketing data: email engagement (opens/clicks) via MailerLite
Payment data: not stored on this site; processed externally by PayPal, Venmo or direct bank transfer
3. How I Collect Data
Through contact and intake forms on this website
When you sign up for my mailing list
When you email me directly
Through website analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
4. Why I Collect Your Data
To provide services and respond to inquiries
To send newsletters and updates (only if you opt in)
To improve site functionality and performance
To comply with legal or tax requirements
5. Legal Bases for Processing
Under GDPR, I process your data based on:
Consent – when you opt in to marketing or submit forms
Contractual necessity – to deliver services you request
Legal obligations – for tax and accounting purposes
Legitimate interest – for website analytics and business operations
6. Cookies & Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics to track website usage. Data such as your IP address, browser and session duration may be collected through cookies.
You will be asked for consent before non-essential cookies are placed. You may update your preferences or disable cookies in your browser.
7. Email Marketing (MailerLite)
If you subscribe to my newsletter or updates:
Your name and email are stored and managed through MailerLite
Emails may include tracking (open/click rates)
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email
You can read MailerLite’s Privacy Policy here.
8. Third-Party Data Processors
I use trusted third-party services to operate this website:
Service Purpose Location GDPR-Compliant?
Google Analytics Website analytics USA/EU Yes (DPA in place)
MailerLite Email marketing EU Yes
PayPal Payment processing Global Yes
Venmo Payment processing (U.S.) USA ⚠️U.S.-based only
9. How Long I Keep Your Data
I keep personal data only as long as needed:
Form submissions: indefinitely unless you request deletion or they are no longer relevant
Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
Invoices and contracts: as required for tax and legal obligations
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access the personal data I hold about you
Correct or update your data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to processing or request restrictions
Request data portability (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, email me at empower@rebeccamichelle.com
11. Security
I take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse, but no system is completely secure. All website traffic is encrypted using HTTPS.
12. International Transfers
Some service providers (e.g., Google, PayPal) may store data on servers outside the EU. I ensure these transfers meet GDPR requirements through appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework compliance.
13. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
14. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact me:
Email: empower@rebeccamichelle.com
Website: www.rebeccamichelle.com