American Sign Language—English interpreting, training, mentorship, research, & consulting

Emmanuel “Mani” Garcia, MA, MPhil, CI
Santa Fe, New Mexico

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: August 20, 2026

At ::Savor:: Interpreting, LLC, I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting the information you share with me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit my website or communicate with me about interpreting services.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect information you voluntarily provide to me, including:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Organization or company name
  • Information about your interpreting needs
  • Scheduling or service-related information
  • Any other information you choose to provide through a contact form, email, or other communication

I may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of your visit
  • General website usage information

2. How I Use Your Information

I may use information I collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Provide, schedule, and coordinate interpreting services
  • Communicate with clients, interpreters, organizations, and other relevant parties
  • Maintain business and service records
  • Improve my website and services
  • Monitor website performance and security
  • Comply with applicable legal and professional obligations

I will not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to the services or communications for which it was provided, except as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy or required or permitted by law.

3. Confidentiality of Interpreting-Related Information

I recognize that interpreting services may involve sensitive, private, or confidential information. I strictly adhere to standards of confidential communication as outlined in the Code of Professional Conduct of The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

I am committed to maintaining the confidentiality of information obtained in connection with interpreting services and will handle such information in accordance with applicable laws, professional standards, contractual obligations, and ethical requirements.

Please do not submit highly sensitive information through a general website contact form unless specifically requested. Website forms and ordinary email may not provide the same level of security as a dedicated secure communication system.

4. How I Share Information

I do not sell, rent, or otherwise trade your personal information.

I may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide or coordinate requested services
  • Work with interpreters, contractors, vendors, or service providers who assist me in operating my business
  • Maintain my website, communications, scheduling, or other business systems
  • Comply with a legal obligation, court order, or lawful request
  • Protect the rights, safety, security, or property of my business, clients, or others
  • Address suspected fraud, abuse, or security issues

When appropriate, I seek to limit the information shared to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

5. Third-Party Services

My website may use third-party services for functions such as website hosting, analytics, scheduling, communications, payment processing, or other business operations.

These providers may have access to information necessary to perform services on my behalf and may process information according to their own privacy policies.

My website may also contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites that I do not operate.

6. Cookies and Analytics

My website may use cookies or similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, understand website usage, and improve my services.

If analytics or other tracking technologies are used, the information collected may include technical and usage information about your visit.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or limit cookies. Some website features may not function properly if certain cookies are disabled.

7. Data Security

I take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure. I cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or through my website.

8. Data Retention

I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, complying with legal or contractual obligations, and protecting my legitimate business interests.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the circumstances in which it was collected.

9. Children’s Privacy

My website is not directed toward children under the age of 18, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 through the website.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact me so that I can take appropriate steps.

10. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to personal information I hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain information
  • Request information about how your information is collected or used
  • Object to or limit certain uses of your information
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To make a privacy-related request, please contact me. I may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, technology, or legal requirements.

When I make changes, I will update the Effective Date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of the website after an updated Privacy Policy is posted means that you acknowledge the updated policy.

12. Contact Me

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact me.