Effective June 2025

Thank you for visiting philipbishara.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit this website (the “Site”).

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### 1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

* **Personal Information** (provided by you):

* Name

* Email address

* Messages submitted through contact forms or email

* **Non-Personal Information** (collected automatically):

* Browser type

* IP address

* Pages visited

* Time spent on the site

* Referring websites

We use Squarespace Analytics and may also use third-party services like Google Analytics, which may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information.

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### 2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

* Respond to your inquiries

* Send updates or newsletters (if you opt in)

* Improve website functionality and performance

* Analyze usage trends to better understand our visitors

We do **not** sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

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### 3. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.

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### 4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to help operate the Site or deliver services (e.g., Squarespace Analytics, Google Analytics, email marketing tools). These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they use your information.

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### 5. Your Rights and Choices

You may contact us to:

* Access, update, or correct your personal information

* Request removal from email lists

* Ask questions about how your data is used

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### 6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

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### 7. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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### 8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.