Last Updated: February 5, 2026

    1. Introduction

    This Privacy Policy explains how Manuel Velazquez (referred to as “I,” “me,” or “the Consultant”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit ux.manuelvelazquez.mx or engage my professional UX consultancy services.

    As a Senior UX Designer, I prioritize data ethics and transparency. This document is designed to inform you of your rights and the measures I take to ensure your data is handled with the highest standard of care, regardless of where you are located.

    2. Information We Collect

    I collect only the information necessary to provide high-quality design strategy and consulting services. This data falls into three categories:

    • Personal Identifiers: This includes your name, email address, professional title, and company name provided through contact forms or during service onboarding.
    • Technical and Usage Data: When you visit the website, certain technical data is automatically logged by the infrastructure (running PHP 8.3 on cPanel managed servers). This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, and time-stamped logs of server requests.
    • Behavioral and Research Data: If you participate in UX Research sessions (such as usability audits or interviews), I may collect recordings, transcripts, and observational notes. Following ethical research standards: these data points are anonymized whenever possible and are used solely to improve the user experience of the product under study.

    3. How We Use Information

    The information I collect is used for the following strategic purposes:

    • Service Delivery: To execute UX Strategy, perform UX Audits, and manage project communications.
    • Workflow Automation: I utilize n8n to manage internal automation workflows. This ensures that your inquiries and project data are processed efficiently and securely.
    • Design Improvement: Technical data and cookies are used to analyze how users interact with my website, allowing me to make data-driven design decisions that reduce friction and improve site performance.
    • Communication: To provide updates on project milestones or respond to inquiries initiated by you.

    4. Information Sharing and Sub-processors

    I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Data is shared only with essential sub-processors required for business operations, including:

    • Infrastructure Providers: Hosting and server management services where the website and databases reside.
    • Automation and Management Tools: Platforms like n8n and CRM systems used to manage project logic and communication.
    • Legal Requirements: Information may be disclosed if required by law or to protect the safety and rights of the Consultant or others.

    5. Cookies and Tracking

    My website uses analytical cookies to understand user behavior. These small text files help identify repeat visitors and track which pages are most effective.

    You have the right to opt-out of tracking. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or use “Do Not Track” signals. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain interactive elements on the site.

    6. Data Security

    I implement robust technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information. This includes the use of SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted via the website. Furthermore, server-side protections are maintained to prevent unauthorized access to the PHP 8.3 environment and associated databases.

    7. International Data Transfers

    My consultancy is based in Mexico City, but I serve a global client base, primarily in the United States. By using my services, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in Mexico or stored on cloud servers located in the United States. I ensure that all service providers meet international standards for data protection and security.

    8. Data Retention

    I retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by professional record-keeping obligations and legal statutes. UX Research recordings are typically deleted or permanently anonymized once the final report for a project is completed.

    9. Contact Information

    If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights to access or delete your data, please contact me at:

    Email: privacy@manuelvelazquez.mx

    AVISO DE PRIVACIDAD INTEGRAL (ESPAÑOL-MÉXICO)

    Última actualización: 05 de febrero de 2026.

    Este documento explica cómo protejo tu información. Si tienes alguna duda sobre tus datos, puedes escribirme directamente a privacidad@manuelvelazquez.mx.

    1. Identidad y Domicilio del Responsable

    El responsable del tratamiento y la protección de sus datos personales es Manuel Velazquez Valdes.

    Contacto: Para cualquier comunicación o solicitud relacionada con el presente Aviso de Privacidad o con el ejercicio de sus derechos ARCO (Acceso, Rectifícación, Cancelación y Oposición), ponemos a su disposición el siguiente correo electrónico: privacidad@manuelvelazquez.mx

    2. ¿Para qué usamos tu información? (Finalidades)

    A. Finalidades Primarias (Necesarias para el servicio):

    • Consultoría y Diseño: Ejecutar servicios de Estrategia UX, Diseño de Producto y Auditorías UX.
    • Automatización de Leads: Gestionar y optimizar procesos de captación a través de ux.manuelvelazquez.mx y flujos de trabajo en n8n.
    • UX Research: Realizar pruebas de usabilidad, entrevistas y grabaciones de sesiones para entender el comportamiento del usuario y mejorar productos digitales.
    • Gestión Administrativa: Contacto, facturación y seguimiento de proyectos contractuales.

    B. Finalidades Secundarias (Mejora y Difusión):

    • Envío de mi boletín especializado sobre Economía de la Experiencia e innovación en UX.
    • Invitaciones a talleres o presentaciones de nuevos servicios de consultoría.

    Nota: Si no deseas que tus datos se usen para fines secundarios, puedes enviar un correo a privacidad@manuelvelazquez.mx con el asunto “Negativa Finalidades Secundarias”.

    3. Datos Personales que Recabamos

    Recabamos datos que nos permiten identificarte y mejorar tu experiencia:

    • Identificación y Contacto: Nombre completo, correo electrónico, teléfono y empresa.
    • Datos Electrónicos: Dirección IP, tipo de navegador, cookies de análisis de comportamiento y metadatos de interacción.
    • Datos de Comportamiento (UX Research): Grabaciones de pantalla, audio o video durante pruebas de usabilidad (siempre bajo consentimiento previo explícito en cada sesión).

    4. Datos Sensibles

    No recabamos datos personales sensibles (origen racial, estado de salud, creencias religiosas, etc.). En caso de que un proyecto de UX Research lo requiera por su naturaleza, se solicitará tu consentimiento por escrito de forma independiente y específica.

    5. Transferencia de Datos

    Tus datos pueden ser compartidos con proveedores de infraestructura tecnológica necesarios para la operación:

    • Alojamiento Web: Servidores cPanel (PHP 8.3) para el mantenimiento del sitio.
    • Sistemas de Automatización: Plataformas como n8n para el procesamiento técnico de flujos.
    • Herramientas de Análisis: Google Analytics o Hotjar para métricas de usabilidad.

    6. Tus Derechos (ARCO)

    Tienes el poder sobre tus datos. En cualquier momento puedes solicitar:

    • Acceso: Saber qué datos tengo de ti.
    • Rectificación: Corregir información incompleta o inexacta.
    • Cancelación: Eliminar tus datos de mis bases cuando ya no sean necesarios.
    • Oposición: Oponerte al uso de tus datos para fines específicos.

    Procedimiento: Envía una solicitud firmada a privacidad@manuelvelazquez.mx. Te responderé en un plazo máximo de 20 días hábiles.

    7. Autoridad Garante

    En estricto cumplimiento con el marco legal vigente en la República Mexicana a partir del año 2026, y con la finalidad de brindarte total transparencia y certeza sobre la salvaguarda de tus derechos, te informamos que el órgano constitucional y autoridad de control que se encarga de velar y garantizar la protección de tus datos personales, así como de fiscalizar el cumplimiento de las normativas en la materia por parte de las entidades públicas y privadas, es la Secretaría de Anticorrupción y Buen Gobierno.

    Esta Secretaría, en su rol de garante, tiene entre sus facultades:

    1. Vigilancia y Fiscalización: Monitorear y verificar que todas las dependencias, organismos y particulares que manejan datos personales lo hagan conforme a los principios de licitud, consentimiento, información, calidad, finalidad, lealtad, proporcionalidad y responsabilidad.
    2. Resolución de Procedimientos: Atender y resolver los procedimientos de protección de derechos ARCO (Acceso, Rectificación, Cancelación y Oposición) y los procedimientos de verificación e imposición de sanciones por incumplimiento de la Ley.
    3. Emisión de Disposiciones: Expedir las regulaciones, criterios e interpretaciones necesarios para el cabal cumplimiento de la Ley General de Protección de Datos Personales en Posesión de Sujetos Obligados y demás legislación aplicable.

    Te reiteramos que puedes dirigirte a esta autoridad para presentar cualquier inconformidad o denuncia relacionada con el tratamiento indebido de tus datos personales, o en caso de no obtener una respuesta satisfactoria a una solicitud de derechos ARCO presentada ante nosotros.

    8. Uso de Cookies y Tecnologías de Rastreo

    Utilizo cookies para analizar el tráfico y personalizar tu experiencia. Puedes desactivarlas desde la configuración de tu navegador. Considera que, si las desactivas, algunas funciones de mi sitio podrían no funcionar correctamente.

    9. Cambios en este Aviso

    Cualquier actualización a este documento será publicada directamente en mi sitio web principal ux.manuelvelazquez.mx. Te recomiendo revisarlo periódicamente.

    Cláusula de Aceptación y Consentimiento

    Al proporcionar tus datos a través de mis formularios o contratar mis servicios de consultoría, manifiestas que has leído este aviso y consientes el tratamiento de tus datos, incluyendo las transferencias necesarias para la prestación del servicio.

    ( ) Acepto el tratamiento de mis datos personales según este Aviso.

    CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS ADDENDUM

    Effective Date: February 5, 2026

    This California Privacy Rights Addendum (the “Addendum”) supplements the information contained in the main Privacy Policy of Manuel Velazquez (the “Consultant”) and applies solely to visitors, users, and clients who reside in the State of California (“consumers” or “you”). This Addendum is provided to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA).

    1. Notice at Collection

    In the preceding 12 months, I have collected (and may continue to collect) the following categories of personal information:

    • Identifiers: Name, professional email address, and IP address.
    • Professional or Employment-Related Information: Job title, company name, and business objectives.
    • Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information: Browsing history, interaction with my website (ux.manuelvelazquez.mx), and server logs generated by my PHP 8.3 infrastructure.
    • Sensory and Behavioral Data: Audio or video recordings and written notes from UX Research sessions (conducted only with prior, explicit consent).

    2. Purpose of Collection

    I use the categories of personal information identified above for the following business purposes:

    • UX Consultancy and Strategy: To provide professional design services and strategic advice.
    • UX Audits: To analyze and optimize digital products and user interfaces.
    • Service Fulfillment and Automation: To process inquiries and project data through secure automation workflows using n8n.
    • Technical Maintenance: To monitor website performance and security within my cPanel hosting environment.

    3. Your California Privacy Rights

    As a California resident, you have the following specific rights regarding your personal information:

    • Right to Know: You may request that I disclose what personal information I have collected, used, shared, or sold about you over the past 12 months.
    • Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of personal information I have collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions (such as the need to complete a transaction or comply with a legal obligation).
    • Right to Correct: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal information that I maintain about you.
    • Right to Limit the Use of Sensitive Personal Information: While I do not typically collect sensitive personal information, you have the right to limit the use of such data if it were to be collected beyond what is necessary to perform the requested services.

    4. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

    I do not sell your personal information to third parties. I also do not “share” your personal information for cross-contextual behavioral advertising.

    However, the law requires me to provide a clear mechanism for you to opt-out of any future potential sale or sharing. To exercise this right, you may click the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link located in the footer of my website or contact me via email.

    5. UX Research and Technical Processing

    I apply specialized standards to the data handled through my technical workflows:

    • Research Data: Any recordings or notes captured during usability testing are used strictly for design optimization. Under California law, these are treated as personal information and are protected with the same rigor as identifiers. I prioritize the anonymization of research participants wherever feasible.
    • Automation (n8n): Data processed through n8n is handled strictly for service fulfillment. These automated workflows are internal and are not used to profile users for third-party marketing purposes.

    6. Right to Non-Discrimination

    I will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights. Unless permitted by law, I will not:

    • Deny you services.
    • Charge you different prices or rates for services.
    • Provide a different level or quality of service.

    7. Response Timelines and Contact Information

    To exercise the rights described above, please submit a verifiable consumer request to:

    Email: privacy@manuelvelazquez.mx

    Only you, or a person registered with the California Secretary of State that you authorize to act on your behalf, may make a verifiable consumer request related to your personal information.

    Timeline: I will acknowledge receipt of your request within 10 business days and aim to provide a substantive response within 45 days of receipt. If I require more time (up to 90 days), I will inform you of the reason and extension period in writing.

    GDPR PRIVACY POLICY

    Effective Date: February 5, 2026

    1. Data Controller

    The Data Controller responsible for your personal data is Manuel Velazquez, Senior UX Designer and Consultant.

    Contact Email: privacy@manuelvelazquez.mx

    Website: ux.manuelvelazquez.mx

    2. Legal Basis for Processing

    In accordance with Article 6 of the GDPR, I process your data based on the following legal grounds:

    • Consent: Where you have given clear consent for a specific purpose, such as subscribing to a newsletter or accepting analytical cookies.
    • Performance of a Contract: Where processing is necessary to deliver UX consultancy services, audits, or project deliverables requested by you.
    • Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for my legitimate business interests, such as improving website security, optimizing user experience, or managing lead generation workflows, provided these interests do not override your fundamental rights.

    3. Data Subject Rights

    Under the GDPR, you possess the following rights regarding your personal information:

    • Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data held about you.
    • Right to Rectification: You may request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
    • Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request that I limit the way your data is used under certain conditions.
    • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the deletion of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
    • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (such as JSON or CSV) to be transferred to another controller.
    • Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or based on legitimate interests.

    To exercise these rights, please contact privacy@manuelvelazquez.mx.

    4. Privacy by Design and Default

    As a UX professional, I integrate data protection into every stage of my design and technical processes. My systems are configured for maximum privacy by default. This means:

    • Data Minimization: I only collect the minimum amount of data required for service fulfillment.
    • Technical Hardening: My website infrastructure (hosted on cPanel using PHP 8.3) is regularly updated to mitigate vulnerabilities.
    • Self-Hosted Workflows: By using a self-hosted instance of n8n, I ensure that automation data remains within a controlled environment rather than being processed by third-party SaaS providers.

    5. International Data Transfers

    While my consultancy is based in Mexico, I serve a global clientele. For users located within the European Economic Area (EEA), please be advised that your data is processed in Mexico. To ensure an adequate level of protection, I utilize Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission for any transfers of personal data to countries outside the EEA that do not have an adequacy decision.

    6. Sub-processors

    I use a limited number of third-party service providers to maintain my operations. These categories include:

    • Infrastructure and Hosting: cPanel-based web hosting and server management.
    • Automation Tools: Self-hosted n8n for internal logic and workflow management.
    • Communication and CRM: Tools used to manage client relationships and professional inquiries.

    7. Data Retention

    I store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected:

    • Contractual Data: Retained for the duration of the service agreement plus any period required by tax or legal obligations.
    • Inquiry Data: Retained for up to 12 months after the last communication if no contract is signed.
    • UX Research Data: Recordings and session notes are anonymized or deleted within 6 months of project completion unless otherwise agreed.

    8. Cookie Consent Model

    My website follows an “Active Opt-In” model. Non-essential cookies (such as those used for usability analytics or marketing) are blocked and will not execute before you provide explicit, affirmative consent via the cookie banner. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time through the site settings.

    9. Automated Processing and Human Intervention

    I use n8n for automation workflows related to lead management and service optimization. I do not perform fully automated decision-making that produces legal effects or significantly affects you. You have the right to request human intervention in any automated process that concerns your data.

    10. Data Breach Notification

    In the event of a security breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, I am committed to notifying the relevant supervisory authority and affected individuals within 72 hours of detection.

    11. Contact for Privacy Inquiries

    For any questions regarding this policy or the processing of your data, please reach out to the dedicated privacy contact:

    Email: privacy@manuelvelazquez.mx