Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 18, 2026
Website: https://carolinegavin.co
Website Operator: Caroline Gavin
1. Introduction
Welcome to CarolineGavin.co (the “Website”). Your privacy is important, and this Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, shared, and protected when you visit the Website, submit an inquiry, or interact with its content and services.
The Website is operated by Caroline Gavin, an independent consultant providing professional services under the brand Gavin Strategy Solutions.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Website and its associated online features. Separate agreements or privacy notices may apply to specific consulting engagements, third-party platforms, or services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide and certain technical information collected automatically when you use the Website.
Information You Provide
When you contact us, complete an inquiry form, or request professional services, we may collect:
- Your name and email address
- Your telephone number, if provided
- Your business or organization name
- Information about your project, professional needs, or inquiry
- Scheduling preferences and related communications
- Other information you voluntarily submit
Please do not include sensitive personal information, financial account credentials, or confidential business information in general inquiry forms unless specifically requested through an appropriate secure process.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, our hosting provider and website technologies may collect information such as:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and operating system
- Device information
- Date and time of website visits
- Referring website or page
- Pages requested and technical usage information
- Information necessary for website security and performance
This information may be considered personal information under applicable privacy laws.
3. How We Use Information
We use personal information for legitimate website and business purposes, including to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests for information
- Evaluate potential consulting engagements
- Schedule meetings and consultations
- Prepare proposals, agreements, and invoices
- Provide and administer requested professional services
- Communicate with prospective and existing clients
- Maintain business records and fulfill administrative obligations
- Operate, secure, maintain, and improve the Website
- Diagnose technical issues and prevent misuse
- Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
Submitting a consulting inquiry does not automatically subscribe you to a marketing newsletter.
If optional email subscriptions or marketing communications are offered, their purpose will be identified, and applicable consent and unsubscribe options will be provided.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small data files that websites may store on your device to support functionality, remember preferences, and collect information about website usage.
The Website is built with WordPress and hosted by Lyrical Host. WordPress, the hosting environment, and certain website features may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functions, security, and performance.
Embedded third-party features, including the HoneyBook inquiry form, may also use cookies or similar technologies according to their configurations and privacy practices.
You can manage or restrict cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.
The Website may introduce additional analytics or marketing technologies in the future. Before enabling such technologies, we will review and update the relevant disclosures and provide consent or preference controls where required by applicable law.
5. Third-Party Services and Client Inquiry Forms
We use third-party providers to support website functionality, client communications, and business operations.
Website Hosting
The Website is hosted by Lyrical Host, which may process technical information necessary for website delivery, maintenance, security, and related hosting services.
HoneyBook Client Inquiry Forms
The Website’s Contact page uses an embedded inquiry form provided by HoneyBook, a third-party client relationship management platform.
When you submit an inquiry through this form, the information you provide is transmitted to HoneyBook for processing and storage.
Information submitted through HoneyBook may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with prospective clie