Privacy Policy

This policy explains what information richardbrackett.com (the “site”) collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. The site is operated by Richard Brackett in Maine, USA. It is a small business website with no accounts, no shopping cart, and no advertising.

Information I Collect

• Contact form. If you use the “Send me a message” form, I receive the name, email address, and message you type. It is also saved in a database on my web server so I can reply and keep a record of the inquiry. It is used only to respond to you.
• Email. If you email me directly, I receive your email address and whatever you choose to write.
• Spam protection. To limit abuse, the form handler briefly keeps a one-way hash of your IP address (not the address itself) along with a count of recent messages, for up to one hour. The form asks a simple math question to confirm you are human and does not use cookies.
• Server logs. Like most websites, the web server automatically records technical information when a page is loaded, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages requested, and the date and time. This is used to keep the site secure and working.

Cookies and Tracking

The site does not set cookies of its own and does not use advertising or analytics trackers. If that changes, this policy will be updated first.

Third-Party Services

The site loads its fonts from Google Fonts. When a page loads, your browser requests those font files from Google, which means Google receives your IP address and browser details as part of that request. Google’s handling of that information is described in Google’s Privacy Policy. The site is also delivered through a web hosting provider, which processes server logs on my behalf.

How I Use Information

• To reply to your messages and discuss potential work.
• To keep the site secure, diagnose problems, and prevent abuse.

I do not sell your information, rent it, or use it for marketing lists.

Sharing

I do not share personal information with third parties, except service providers needed to run the site and email (such as my hosting and email providers), or when required by law.

Retention

Emails and contact-form messages are kept for as long as needed to respond and to keep a record of any business discussion. Server logs are kept for a limited period determined by the hosting provider. You can ask me to delete your correspondence at any time.

Security

Reasonable measures are used to protect the site and the information it handles. No method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, so I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You may ask what information I hold about you, ask me to correct or delete it, or ask me to stop contacting you. Send the request to the email address below.

Children

The site is intended for business visitors and is not directed to children under 13. I do not knowingly collect information from children.

External Links

If the site links to other websites, I am not responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it last changed.

Contact

Questions about this policy: [ click to reveal email ]

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