Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Email address submitted through the contact form
- Message content submitted through the contact form
- Any optional name field content if provided
Information collected automatically
- IP address and general geographic region (country/state level)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URL (the page you came from before visiting this site)
- Date and time of your visit
Cookies and similar technologies
- Session cookies necessary for site functionality
- Preference cookies to remember your cookie consent choice
- Analytics cookies if you consent to them (see our Cookie Policy)
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to messages you send through the contact form
- To understand how visitors use the site so we can improve its content
- To maintain site security and diagnose technical problems
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
- To fulfill checklist download requests submitted via contact form
We do not use your information for advertising profiling, automated decision-making, or sale to third parties. This site does not operate a mailing list and does not send marketing communications.
Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)
For visitors subject to US state privacy laws that require disclosure of processing purposes:
- Legitimate interests: analyzing site usage to improve content quality and user experience
- Contract performance: responding to contact form inquiries
- Consent: placing non-essential cookies only after you have given explicit consent through our cookie consent tool
- Legal compliance: retaining records as required by applicable law
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: hosting providers and analytics services that process data on our behalf under data processing agreements
- Legal requirements: when required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided to affected users
Your Rights Under US Privacy Law
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to know: what personal information we have collected about you and how it is used
- Right to delete: request deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to certain exceptions
- Right to correct: request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Right to opt out: opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination: we will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
Data Retention
- Contact form submissions: retained for up to 24 months or until you request deletion
- Server logs: retained for up to 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes
- Analytics data: retained in accordance with the analytics provider's retention settings, typically 14 months
- Cookie consent records: retained for the duration of your consent period (12 months)
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted to and from this site, access controls on systems that store personal data, and regular review of our security practices.
No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to this site.
Third-Party Links
This site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit through links on this site.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of this site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, requests to exercise your rights, or concerns about how we handle your information: