Last updated: September 12, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Gabriel Pastrana (“I,” “me,” or “my”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit gabrielpastrana.com, subscribe to Smart Automation, or contact me.
Information I collect
Newsletter subscriptions. When you subscribe, I collect your email address and any other information you choose to provide. Subscription records may also include technical information such as the signup source, date, and consent status.
Contact messages. When you use the contact form, I collect your name, email address, subject, message, and technical information needed to deliver the message and prevent abuse.
Website usage. With your consent where required, Google Analytics collects information about how visitors use the site, such as pages viewed, approximate location, device and browser information, referring pages, and interactions with links and forms. I do not intentionally send names or email addresses to Google Analytics.
How I use information
- To send Smart Automation and related subscriber communications you requested.
- To respond to messages and inquiries.
- To understand and improve the site, newsletter, and reader experience.
- To protect the site, prevent spam and abuse, and maintain security.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce applicable rights.
I do not sell or rent your personal information.
Services that process information
I use trusted service providers to operate this site and newsletter. These include WordPress and my website hosting provider; Kit for newsletter subscriptions and email delivery; Google Analytics for site measurement; Google reCAPTCHA for spam protection; Contact Form 7 for contact-form delivery; and Wordfence for website security. These providers process information under their own terms and privacy practices and only as needed to provide their services.
Cookies and analytics
The site may use essential cookies required for security and basic operation. Analytics cookies or similar technologies are used only in accordance with your consent choices where consent is required. You can accept or reject optional analytics through the consent notice and can also limit cookies in your browser settings. Rejecting optional analytics will not prevent you from reading the site.
Newsletter choices
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every newsletter. After you unsubscribe, limited information may be retained on a suppression list so that your preference can be honored.
How long information is kept
I keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, including providing requested communications, responding to inquiries, maintaining security, resolving disputes, and meeting legal obligations. Retention periods vary by the type of information and the service involved.
Your privacy choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or a copy of your personal information, or to object to or restrict certain processing. You may also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To make a request, email gabriel@gabrielpastrana.com. I may need to verify your identity before completing a request.
International processing
The site and its service providers may process information in the United States and other countries. Where required, providers use contractual or other safeguards for international transfers.
Children
This site and newsletter are intended for a professional audience and are not directed to children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to this policy
I may update this policy when the site, services, or legal requirements change. The date at the top shows the latest revision.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact Gabriel Pastrana at gabriel@gabrielpastrana.com.