Privacy
Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly when you:

• Fill out our contact form (name, email address, phone number, and project details)
• Send us an email or communicate with us directly
• Request a quote or consultation

We also automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URL. This data is collected through Google Analytics and is used solely to understand how visitors use our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
• Send project updates, invoices, and service-related communications
• Improve our website and services based on usage patterns
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

• Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis. Google's privacy policy applies to data they collect.
• Formspree — for processing contact form submissions. Formspree's privacy policy applies to data submitted through our forms.
• Cloudflare — for website hosting and delivery. Cloudflare's privacy policy applies to technical data processed through their network.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies set by Google Analytics to track visitor behavior and site performance. These are analytical cookies and do not store personally identifiable information. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Our website will continue to function without cookies enabled.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions and project-related communications are retained for the duration of our business relationship and a reasonable period afterward for record-keeping purposes.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS and hosted on Cloudflare's secure infrastructure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Opt out of analytics tracking by using browser-level tools or extensions

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@dudewebdesigns.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@dudewebdesigns.com.