Privacy policy

What information we collect

When you visit this site, your browser may share basic technical data. For example, it can include your device type, the pages you view, and how long you stay. This data helps me understand what content works and where the site needs improvement. In addition, if you fill out a contact form, you choose to share details such as your name, email, phone number, business name, and your message.

Why we collect it

I collect information to respond to your requests and to improve the site. For instance, if you ask about a website build or Chicago SEO help, I use your message to follow up, clarify goals, and provide a quote. Also, I use aggregate traffic data to spot trends, reduce friction, and make the site faster. As a result, you get a smoother experience and clearer answers.

How we use your information

• Reply to you: I use your contact details to answer questions, schedule calls, and send next steps.
• Deliver services: If we work together, I may use project details to plan pages, track leads, and measure results.
• Improve performance: I review anonymous usage patterns so I can improve speed, layout, and clarity.
• Security: I monitor for unusual activity so I can keep the site stable and safe.

Cookies and analytics

This site may use cookies or similar technologies, depending on your hosting setup. Cookies help a site remember preferences and measure how visitors use pages. If analytics are enabled, they usually report in a combined way, not as a personal profile. However, you can still control cookies in your browser settings. In other words, you can block cookies, delete them, or limit how they work.

Sharing and third parties

I do not sell your personal information. I only share data when it is needed to run the site or deliver a service. For example, a form tool or hosting platform may process your message. Likewise, an email provider may store communication so I can reply. If I ever need to share information for legal reasons, I will do so only when required by law.

Data retention

I keep information only as long as it helps me support you. Contact messages are typically kept long enough to complete a conversation and follow up. If we start a project, I keep project notes and deliverables as long as we need them for support, and then I archive or delete them based on reasonable business needs.

Your choices

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you submitted. The fastest way is to use the contact page and include “privacy request” in your message. Even if you are not sure what you shared, I can help you understand what I have and what can be removed.

Security

I use practical safeguards to protect data, including access controls and secure hosting settings. Still, no website can guarantee perfect security. Therefore, if you have sensitive information, please avoid sending it through a standard contact form. Instead, ask for a secure method and we will choose a safer option.

Updates to this policy

I may update this policy if the site changes, tools change, or laws change. When I update it, I will revise the text on this page. If the update is major, I will also try to make the change obvious so you can review it quickly.

Contact

If you have questions about this policy, contact me through the contact page. I will respond as soon as I can and help you sort it out.