Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 23, 2026
## 1. Introduction
Holidays & Other Distractions ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, subscribe to communications, schedule appointments, or otherwise interact with us.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
## 2. Information We Collect
### Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
* Name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Company name
* Business information
* Project or consulting requirements
* Appointment details
* Information submitted through contact forms
* Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or marketing communications
* Information necessary to prepare proposals, agreements, invoices, and consulting engagements
### Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this website, certain information is automatically collected, including:
* IP address
* Browser type and version
* Device information
* Operating system
* Referral website
* Pages visited
* Time spent on pages
* Click activity
* Search activity
* Scroll behavior
* Timestamps
* Other website usage and analytics information
This information helps us understand website performance and improve the visitor experience.
## 3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies.
### Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled through our website. These cookies help maintain security, performance, and functionality.
### Analytics and Performance Cookies
With your consent where required by law, we use analytics and performance cookies to understand:
* Website traffic
* User interactions
* Visitor behavior
* Site performance
These cookies help us improve our content, services, and website functionality.
You may manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner and your browser settings.
## 4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
* Respond to inquiries
* Provide consulting services
* Schedule appointments
* Deliver requested resources
* Send newsletters and marketing communications
* Manage customer relationships
* Prepare proposals, agreements, and invoices
* Improve website performance and user experience
* Maintain website security
* Comply with legal obligations
We only process personal information when we have a lawful basis to do so.
## 5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
* Your consent
* Performance of a contract
* Compliance with legal obligations
* Protection of legitimate business interests that do not override your rights and freedoms
## 6. Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications, we may send emails about:
* Industry insights
* Consulting services
* Company updates
* Educational resources
* Promotions and events
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in marketing emails.
We do not sell or rent your email address to third parties.
## 7. Appointment Scheduling
When you schedule an appointment through our website, we may collect:
* Name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Appointment details
* Information you voluntarily provide regarding your business or project
This information is used solely for scheduling, preparation, and management of consulting services.
## 8. Future Purchases and Payments
If products or services become available for purchase through our website, we may collect information necessary to process transactions, including:
* Name
* Email address
* Billing address
* Payment-related information
* Transaction details
Payment processing may be performed by third-party payment providers. We do not store complete payment card information on our systems.
## 9. Service Providers
We use trusted service providers to operate our business and website. These providers may process personal information on our behalf and only for authorized business purposes.
Current service providers may include:
* Squarespace (website hosting, analytics, forms, scheduling, email communications, invoicing)
* Payment processing providers used by Squarespace, such as Stripe
* Email communication and marketing tools integrated with Squarespace
These providers are contractually obligated to protect personal information.
## 10. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We may disclose information only:
* To service providers operating on our behalf
* To comply with legal obligations
* To protect our rights, property, or safety
* In connection with a merger, acquisition, or business transfer
## 11. International Data Transfers
Because our website and service providers may operate globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.
Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers, including contractual protections and other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.
## 12. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
* Provide services
* Maintain business records
* Fulfill contractual obligations
* Comply with legal requirements
* Resolve disputes
* Enforce agreements
When information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
## 13. Your Privacy Rights
### California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to:
* Know what personal information we collect
* Request access to personal information
* Request correction of inaccurate information
* Request deletion of personal information
* Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable
* Receive equal service regardless of exercising privacy rights
We do not sell personal information or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.
### European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
Individuals located in the EEA, United Kingdom, or Switzerland may have the right to:
* Access personal data
* Correct inaccurate data
* Request deletion
* Restrict processing
* Object to processing
* Withdraw consent
* Request data portability
* Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
## 14. Children's Privacy
This website and our services are intended for adults and business professionals.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
## 15. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
## 16. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
## 17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
## 18. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact:
Holidays & Other Distractions
Email: jeremy@holidaysandotherdistractions.com
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA