Privacy and Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 12, 2025

 

1. Who I Am

I am Rachel See, an individual, am the sole proprietor of Bells Up Legal, LLC, an Ohio Limited Liability Corporation. In this Privacy and Cookie Policy, “I,” “me,” “my,” or “we” refer to myself, Bells Up Legal, LLC, and the websites operated under these names (rachelsee.com, bellsuplegal.com, bellsup.ai, and bellsup.legal).

This Privacy and Biscuit Policy applies to rachelsee.com, bellsuplegal.com, and other websites operated under those names (bellsup.ai and bellsup.legal) (“the Websites”). This policy applies to all visitors to the Websites.

For data protection purposes, I am the data controller responsible for your personal information.

Contact Information:
Rachel See
c/o Bells Up Legal, LLC
Northwest Registered Agent Service, Inc.
6545 Market Ave N Ste 100
Canton, OH 44721
United States

Email: privacy@rachelsee.com
Website: https://rachelsee.com

2. Information I Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

I may collect personal information when you:

Contact Me: When you use the contact form or email me, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, organization, and the content of your message. I use this information to respond to your inquiry and communicate with you.

Subscribe to Updates: If you sign up to receive newsletters, blog updates, or other communications, you provide your name and email address. I use this information to send you the communications you requested and may inform you about topics I believe may be of interest to you.

Register for Events: If you register for events or webinars I offer, you may provide your name, email address, organization, and phone number. I use this information to manage your registration, send event information, and communicate with you about the event.

Career Inquiries: If you submit a job application or inquiry, you may provide your resume, contact information, and other relevant details. I use this information to evaluate your inquiry and communicate with you.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Cookies and Similar Technologies: When you visit the Websites, I automatically collect certain information through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. This includes:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• General location information (country/city level)

What Are These Technologies?

• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device that help the Websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the sites.
• Scripts: Program code that makes the Websites function properly and interactively.
• Web Beacons (Pixels): Small invisible images used to monitor traffic and user behavior on the Websites.

3. Types of Cookies and Automated Information Collection

 3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Functional)

Functionality: These cookies allow the Websites to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced features. For instance, the Websites may be able to remember your login details, so that you do not have to repeatedly sign in to your account when using a particular device to access the Websites. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, font, and other parts of web pages that you can customize. They may also be used to provide services you have requested such as viewing a video or commenting on an article. The information these cookies collect is usually anonymized. They do not gather any information about you that could be used for advertising or remember where you have been on the internet.

WordPress Cookies: These cookies are essential for the Websites to function properly. They remember your preferences and enable core functionality. I do not need your consent to use these cookies.

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Statistics)

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information including: – Pages visited and time spent on pages – Browser type and device information – Anonymized IP addresses (we have enabled IP anonymization, meaning your full IP address is never transmitted to Google) – General location (country/city level) This data is transmitted to and stored on Google’s servers in the United States. We have: – Configured Google Analytics to anonymize your IP address – Disabled data sharing with other Google services – Set data retention to [X] months – Entered into a Data Processing Agreement with Google requiring GDPR compliance We ask for your permission before placing analytics cookies. For more information, review Google’s privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

 3.3 Social Media and Third-Party Content

 Social media: I may use social media sharing and other “widgets” to enable interaction with social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Some of these social networks may be able to track your visit to the Websites (or any site that uses the widgets) because when you visit a social network, it may place personally identifiable cookies in your browser that are then transmitted back to the social network when you visit other sites that use that network’s widgets, even if you do not click on or interact with the widget. If you have questions about a particular social network’s information collection or cookie practices, please refer to the privacy and use policies of that social network.

The Websites may also include content and integrations from third parties:

• Google Fonts: Used to display fonts on the Websites
• YouTube: Embedded videos (if applicable)
• Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Instagram buttons for sharing content

These third parties may place their own cookies on your device when you interact with their content. They may collect information about your visit to the Websites and other websites. I do not control these third-party cookies.

Please review the privacy policies of these services:

• Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/privacy
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
• WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/privacy

3.4 Global Privacy Control (GPC)

The Websites are configured to attempt to recognize and respect global privacy signal browser information when technically possible. The site will provide a notification if a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal from a browser is recognized.

4. Cookie Consent and Management

 4.1 Your Consent

 When you first visit the Website, you’ll see a cookie banner explaining cookie use. By clicking “Accept” or “Save preferences,” you consent to my use of cookies as described in this policy.

You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by:

• Changing your browser settings (see below)
• Clearing your browser cookies
• Revisiting the Website and adjusting your preferences in the cookie banner (if available)

 4.2 Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only certain cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

For instructions on managing cookies, consult your browser’s help documentation:

• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
• Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

5. How I Use Your Information

 I use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send requested information, and maintain our relationship
• Website Improvement: To understand how the Website is used and improve its functionality and content
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect my legal rights
• Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve the Website, prevent fraud, and ensure security

I will only use your information for the purposes for which it was collected, unless I reasonably consider that I need to use it for another reason compatible with the original purpose.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

 Under GDPR, I process your personal information based on:

• Consent: When you agree to receive communications or accept cookies
• Legitimate Interests: To operate the Website, respond to inquiries, and improve services
• Legal Obligation: To comply with laws and regulations
• Contractual Necessity: To respond to service requests you initiate

7. How I Share Your Information

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. I may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: I may use trusted third-party service providers to help operate the Website (such as web hosting, email delivery, or analytics services). These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only to provide services to me and must protect your data appropriately.

Legal Requirements: I may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal process, to comply with law enforcement requests, or to protect my rights, property, or safety or that of others.

Business Transfers: In the unlikely event that my practice is sold, merged, or transferred, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. Any acquirer would be required to honor this Privacy Policy.

With Your Consent: I may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.

8. International Data Transfers

I recognize that some third-party services I use (particularly Google Analytics, social media platforms, and US-based hosting services) may transfer and process data outside the European Economic Area, including in the United States.

These services rely on appropriate safeguards such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

By using this Website, you acknowledge and accept these international transfers.

9. Data Retention

 I retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Contact Inquiries: Retained while our communication is ongoing and for a reasonable period afterward (typically 3 years) unless you request deletion
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Analytics Data: Google Analytics retains data according to its retention settings (typically 14-26 months)
• Cookies: Retained according to their expiration dates (varies by cookie type)

I will delete or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed, unless I am required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

 You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal information I hold about you.

Right to Rectification: You can ask me to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as legal obligations).

Right to Restriction of Processing: You can ask me to temporarily stop processing your information in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format to transfer to another service.

Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time (though this won’t affect processing that occurred before withdrawal).

Right to Lodge a Complaint: You can complain to your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at privacy@rachelsee.com or use the contact details provided in Section 1.

I will respond to your request within one month, though this may be extended by two additional months for complex requests. I will inform you of any extension and the reasons for it. I may need to verify your identity before processing your request to protect your privacy and security. and security.

11. Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure web hosting
• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Regular security updates
• Access controls

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

12. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If I learn that I have collected information from a child under 18, I will delete it promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to me, please contact me at privacy@rachelsee.com.

13. External Links

 The Website may contain links to other websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

14. Email Communications

 Subscription Management: If you sign up for newsletters or updates, every automated email will include an unsubscribe link. Click it at any time to stop receiving communications. Once I receive your unsubscribe request, I will remove you from the mailing list promptly.

Transactional Emails: I may send you emails related to your specific inquiries or requests even if you’ve unsubscribed from marketing communications.

15. Changes to This Policy

 I may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.

When I make material changes, I will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• Post a prominent notice on the Website
• Notify you by email if you’ve subscribed to communications (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Website after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

I encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your information.

Congratulations! You have read my Biscuit Policy. Mention “Biscuit Policy” to me the next time you see me in person, and I will buy you a beverage.

16. Questions and Complaints

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this policy or my data practices, please contact me at privacy@rachelsee.com
I will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible and work with you to resolve any concerns.

EU Data Protection Authority: If you are not satisfied with my response or believe I have violated your privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (Data Protection Authority) in your EU country of residence.