Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 May 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to giannacompagno.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This website is owned and operated by Gianna Compagno and is intended to showcase writing work and connect with literary agents, publishers, and other professional contacts.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through the contact form, including:
Name
Email address
Any information you include in your message
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Date and time of access
This information may be collected using cookies or basic analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to:
Respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form
Maintain basic website functionality and security
Understand general site usage to improve the website
We do not use your information for marketing, mailing lists, or advertising.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:
Consent: When you submit the contact form
Legitimate interests: To operate, maintain, and improve the website
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website may use minimal cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the site.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share your information only with:
Service providers that help operate the website (e.g., hosting or analytics providers)
Legal authorities if required to comply with applicable laws
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information submitted through the contact form only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or maintain relevant correspondence, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
8. Your Rights
a. GDPR Rights (EEA Users)
If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
b. U.S. Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to:
Request access to personal data we hold about you
Request deletion of your personal data
9. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
10. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites (such as publishers or literary resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA), and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you may contact:
Gianna Compagno