Welcome to Gestaltization! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit gestaltization.co.uk (the "Website"). Please read this document carefully.

If you have any questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact me, Pierre Garcia, at cephas@gestaltization.co.uk.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to improve the functionality and user experience of our Website. This includes:

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Your name and email address (e.g., when contacting us through email or filling out forms, if applicable).

Non-Personal Information

Automatically collected data includes:

• IP addresses.

• Browser type and version.

• Referring websites.

• Time and date of your visit.

• Pages viewed and time spent on our Website.

Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect data on how users interact with our Website. This includes traffic sources, user behavior, and demographics.

• Google Adsense (or similar tools, if implemented in the future): These services may collect data to show you relevant ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To improve the performance and functionality of the Website.

• To analyze trends, monitor traffic, and gather general analytics data.

• To provide tailored advertising via tools like Google Adsense.

• To communicate with you if you contact us for support or inquiries.

3. Third-Party Services and Tools

We collaborate with third-party providers to enhance our Website. These services include, but are not limited to:

• Google Analytics: Tracks and reports Website traffic.
  For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

• Google Adsense: Displays targeted advertisements based on your interaction with our Website.
  For more information, see Google Adsense Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review their respective Privacy Policies to understand how your data is managed.

4. Use of Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your browser that help us recognize your preferences and improve your experience.
Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic functionality.

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Website.

• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google Adsense or similar tools to deliver targeted ads.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of our Website may not function properly without cookies.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share non-personal data or aggregated statistics:

• With third-party analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).

• For advertising purposes via platforms like Google Adsense.

• To comply with legal obligations or law enforcement requests.

6. Hyperlinks to External Sources

Our Website includes hyperlinks to external websites, including:

• Sources of curated content.

• Personal blogs or resources.

• Public figures or inspiring individuals, linked with dignity and integrity.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. Please review their respective Privacy Policies.

7. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure hosting environments.

• Restricted access to sensitive information.

However, no transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute data security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: Update or correct your personal information.

• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").

• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

• Objection: Opt-out of processing your data for marketing or other purposes.

To make any such requests, contact Pierre Garcia at cephas@gestaltization.co.uk.

9. GDPR Compliance

In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we:

• Obtain explicit consent for data collection, especially for cookies and advertising purposes.

• Provide clear information on how and why data is collected and processed.

• Enable users to exercise their rights (e.g., access, erasure, objection).

• Notify users of data breaches within 72 hours, as required under GDPR.

If you are an EU resident and believe your data rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. Use of Public Figures and Their Quotes

Gestaltization curates publicly available quotes, hyperlinked content, and images of public figures with dignity and respect.
Our Approach:

• Profile pictures are chosen with care and are used to inspire and inform.

• All quotes and materials comply with fair use principles and respect intellectual property rights.

If you believe we have inadvertently used content inappropriately, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed.

12. Compliance with Legal Frameworks

Gestaltization operates in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including:

• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the EU.

• The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.

Users in these jurisdictions may exercise specific rights, as outlined in Section 8.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Pierre Garcia
Email: