Privacy & Cookie Policy
Effective date: December 23, 2025
Welcome to karaledgerwood.com. Your privacy matters to us, and this policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you visit or interact with our website.
This policy is designed to be clear and transparent, in line with Trinidad & Tobago requirements and general international best practices.
Who We Are
This website is operated by Kara Ledgerwood.
Website: https://karaledgerwood.com
Contact email for privacy-related questions: admin@karaledgerwood.com
Country of operation: Trinidad & Tobago
For the purposes of this policy, we are the party responsible for deciding how and why personal data is processed.
What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect personal information that you choose to share with us or that is required for the website to function properly.
Information you provide directly
When you use our contact form, we may collect:
- Name (required)
- Email address (required)
- Business name (optional)
- Desired service (optional)
- Nature of the issue or support required (optional)
- A link to your business website or page (optional)
Technical and usage information
Like most websites, we may automatically collect limited technical data, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Date and time of access
This information is typically collected through server logs and is used for security, performance, and troubleshooting purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you
- To understand the nature of support or services you are requesting
- To maintain the security and performance of our website
- To manage administrative and operational needs
We do not sell your personal data.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable, we process personal data based on:
- Your consent, when you voluntarily submit information through our contact form
- Legitimate interests, such as operating, securing, and improving our website
- Pre-contractual steps, where information is provided in anticipation of possible services
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites function properly.
Cookies currently in use
At present, this website uses only essential cookies required for basic functionality, such as:
- Remembering comment preferences (if comments are enabled)
- Managing site sessions
- Supporting administrative functions
These cookies do not collect personal data for marketing or advertising purposes.
Future use of cookies
In the future, we may introduce:
- Analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand website usage
- Embedded content (such as YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok videos), which may place third-party cookies
If this occurs, this policy will be updated accordingly.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Pages on this website may include embedded content (for example, videos or social media posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
These third-party websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed additional tracking
- Monitor your interaction with the embedded content
We do not control how third-party platforms collect or use your data. Please review their respective privacy policies for more information.
Comments
If comments are enabled on this site and you leave a comment:
- We collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent string, to help with spam detection.
- An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available on Automattic’s website.
- Once approved, your comment and profile picture (if applicable) may be visible to the public.
Who We Share Your Data With
We only share personal data where necessary to operate the website, including with:
- SiteGround, our website hosting provider, which processes data such as server logs and website traffic to support hosting and security.
In the future, data may also be processed by:
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
- Third-party platforms providing embedded media (such as YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok)
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Contact form submissions are kept for as long as needed to respond to and manage enquiries
- Email correspondence is retained for reference and administrative purposes
- Technical logs are retained according to hosting and security requirements
Data may be retained longer where required for legal, security, or administrative reasons.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You may request to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
To make a request, please email admin@karaledgerwood.com.
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request and will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, including:
- Use of secure (SSL) connections
- Hosting with a reputable service provider
- Limiting access to personal data to authorised individuals only
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we strive to protect your information using appropriate safeguards.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed outside of Trinidad & Tobago, depending on the location of our service providers. Where this occurs, we rely on reputable providers that apply appropriate safeguards to protect personal information.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data through this website, please contact us so it can be removed.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website or applicable practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact: admin@karaledgerwood.com