Effective Date: 8/4/2025
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract any location data from images.
Contact Forms
If you contact us through any form on our site, we collect the information you provide (such as your name, email address, phone number, and message) to respond to your inquiry. This information may be retained for customer service purposes but is not used for marketing unless you have explicitly opted in.
Cookies
- A temporary cookie is set when you visit our login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. It is discarded when you close your browser.
- Login cookies last for two days; screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
- Editing or publishing an article adds an additional cookie for one day, which contains no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited that website. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking if you are logged in to their website.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site traffic and improve the user experience. This may collect anonymous data like IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
SMS & Text Messaging Compliance
We use a third-party platform (such as RingCentral) to send appointment reminders, two-way messages, and marketing messages to clients who provide their mobile numbers.
What We Collect and How We Use It
We collect and store your mobile phone number, consent status, and SMS communications to provide service updates, appointment reminders, and marketing communications if you opt in. We do not sell your phone number or SMS data.
Types of Messages
- Appointment confirmations and reminders
- Responses to inquiries or service requests
- Follow-up care or support instructions
- Marketing or promotional messages (only if you explicitly opt in)
Your Choices
- Opt-Out: Reply STOP to any marketing SMS to unsubscribe.
- Help: Reply HELP for assistance.
- Message Frequency: Varies based on services and interaction.
- Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply.
Consent & Recordkeeping
We require express consent for marketing messages. Consent is logged with method and timestamp to comply with CTIA, TCR, and TCPA guidelines. Opt-outs are honored promptly.
Privacy & Security
SMS communications are processed and stored securely by our third-party provider. We do not share or sell your SMS data.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your data. Comments and contact form submissions may be processed through automated spam detection. SMS communications are processed securely by our communication platform provider.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation purposes.
- Registered users (if any) can see, edit, or delete their profile data at any time (username cannot be changed).
- SMS and contact form communications are retained as long as needed to provide services or meet legal requirements.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site, have left comments, or have communicated via SMS, you may request:
- A copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Deletion of your personal data (except data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes)
To submit a request, contact us at the information below.
Where We Send Your Data
- Visitor comments may be checked via an automated spam detection service.
- SMS and communication data may be transmitted through secure third-party platforms for delivery.
Your Contact Information
Phone: (916) 307-6752
Email: mike@mikelysaght.com
Additional Information
How We Protect Your Data
We use secure hosting, SSL/HTTPS encryption, and limited access protocols to protect your personal data.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
We will notify affected users and follow all applicable legal requirements in the event of a breach.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
We do not receive personal data from third parties for marketing purposes.
What Automated Decision Making and/or Profiling We Do with User Data
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling on your data.
