Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Captain Alexandra Hagerty (“I,” “me,” or “my”) handles information on alexandrahagerty.com (the “Site”). The Site presents my maritime expert witness and consulting services and provides a way for you to reach out. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described on this page.

Information We Collect

I collect only the information needed to respond to inquiries and to understand how the Site is used:

• Information you provide directly. If you email me — for example at [email protected] with the subject line “EXPERT WITNESS” — I receive your name, email address, and any details you choose to share about your matter. Please send only what is necessary for the initial inquiry.
• Information collected automatically. As with most websites, the Site may collect basic technical details such as browser type, device type, approximate location, pages viewed, and referring pages. This is used in aggregate to understand site traffic and improve the Site.
• Cookies and similar technologies. The Site uses cookies as described below. I do not request or intentionally collect sensitive personal information through the Site, and I ask that you refrain from sending confidential case materials through the Site until we have agreed on how they will be handled.

How Information Is Used

Information gathered through the Site is used to:

• Answer your inquiry and communicate with you about potential or current engagements;
• Check for conflicts and assess whether I can help with a matter;
• Understand how the Site is used and improve its content and performance;
• Meet applicable legal and professional obligations.

I do not sell your personal information, and I do not use it for advertising purposes.

Cookies

The Site uses cookies — small text files saved on your device — to analyze website traffic and improve your experience on the Site. When you accept the cookie notice, usage data is combined with that of other visitors so I can see general trends rather than information about any single person. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect how some parts of the Site work.

Third Parties

The Site is hosted on a third-party platform (GoDaddy), which may process technical and usage data on my behalf under its own privacy terms. I may also use third-party analytics tools that collect aggregated usage information. I do not share information you send me with third parties except:

• where needed to respond to your inquiry or provide services you request;
• with service providers who help operate the Site; or
• where required by law, regulation, court order, or professional obligation.

Links on the Site to external sites or downloadable files are offered for convenience, and those sites follow their own privacy practices, which I do not control.

Data Retention

I keep correspondence and related information for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry, maintain records of engagements, and meet legal and professional requirements. Automatically collected usage data is retained by the hosting and analytics providers under their own policies. Once information is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have provided, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To make a request, contact me using the details below. I will respond within a reasonable time and as required by applicable law. You may also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled can be directed to:

Captain Alexandra Hagerty
Email: [email protected]
Subject line: EXPERT WITNESS

This policy may be updated from time to time; the most current version will always be posted on this page.