Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1-1-26
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit drantoinettesmith.com (the “Website”). This Website is owned and operated by Dr. Antoinette Smith, operating through Next Level Achieved.
This Website is intended to provide educational, informational, and professional content related to intelligent automation, governance, education, and organizational leadership.
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the Website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Website can download and extract location data from images on the Website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on the Website, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience and last for one year.
If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie will be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies are set to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Contact Forms and Inquiries
When you submit a contact form or inquiry, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry or communicate regarding educational offerings, advisory services, or related professional matters.
We do not sell, rent, or share contact information for marketing purposes.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this Website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, particularly if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
This Website may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with the site. These services may collect anonymized data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and general geographic information. This data is used solely to improve Website performance, usability, and content quality.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through this Website is used to:
- Respond to inquiries or comments
- Improve Website functionality and content
- Maintain site security and performance
- Support educational and informational objectives
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
We do not sell or commercially distribute personal data.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to allow automatic approval of follow-up comments.
For users who register on the Website (if any), we store the personal information provided in user profiles. Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for usernames. Website administrators can also access and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this Website or have left comments, you may request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- Deletion of personal data we hold about you
This does not include data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Educational Content Disclaimer
Content on this Website is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Viewing content, participating in training, or engaging with materials does not establish a client, advisory, or consulting relationship unless explicitly agreed to in writing.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Contact Us page on this Website.
Dr. Antoinette Smith
Architect of Growth & Intelligent Automation
Operating through Next Level Achieved