Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May, 2025 Last Updated: August 29, 2026

JFM Web Design (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website jfmwebdesign.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide to us. When you contact us through a form, email, or phone, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, company or project details, and any other information you choose to share.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, certain data is collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits.

Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use our pages. See Section 4 for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information or services.
  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
  • Analyze usage trends and measure the effectiveness of our content.
  • Protect the security and integrity of the Site.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances:

  • Service providers. With third parties that help us operate the Site (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email delivery), who are permitted to use the information only to provide services to us.
  • Legal requirements. When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our business, our visitors, or others.
  • Business transfers. In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case personal information may be transferred as a business asset.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small files placed on your device. We use them to:

  • Keep the Site functioning properly.
  • Remember your preferences.
  • Collect anonymous analytics about how the Site is used.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the Site function.

5. Third-Party Services

The Site may use third-party services that collect or process data on our behalf, including:

  • Google Analytics — for website traffic and usage statistics. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Website hosting provider — to host and serve the Site.
  • [Other services as applicable, e.g., embedded maps, fonts, video, contact-form provider]

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Inquiry information is typically retained for 24 months unless you request deletion sooner.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your information.
  • Opt out of certain data uses.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 12.

9. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information.

Categories of personal information we may collect:

  • Identifiers — name, email address, phone number, IP address.
  • Internet or network activity — browsing history on the Site, interactions with our content.
  • Geolocation data — general location derived from IP address.

Your rights as a California resident:

  • Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
  • Right to delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to correct inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as defined under the CCPA.
  • Right to non-discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

To submit a request, contact us using the information in Section 12. We will verify your identity before responding and will reply within the timeframes required by law. You may also authorize an agent to make a request on your behalf.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

11. Links to Other Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes will be posted prominently on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

JFM WED DESIGN Email: [email protected] Phone: (805) 689-9515 Address: Santa Barbara, CA 93101

This policy is provided as a template and does not constitute legal advice. For a final published version, consider review by a qualified attorney to ensure it reflects your specific data practices and current legal requirements.