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Privacy Policy
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Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how **[David Benjamin / your legal name or entity]** (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit this website (the “Site”) or use its features (such as the contact form). By using the Site, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Information we collect
Information you provide
When you use the contact form, we collect the information you enter: your name, email address, the subject category you select, and your message.
Automatically collected information
Like most websites, our hosting and analytics providers may process technical information when you load pages, such as IP address (often in server logs), general device or browser type, and timestamps. For contact submissions, we store a one-way cryptographic hash of your IP address (not the raw IP) and your browser “user agent” string to help prevent abuse and spam.
Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies as part of normal site operation, analytics, or performance measurement. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How we use information
We use the information above to:
- respond to messages you send through the contact form and send a confirmation or receipt email where applicable;
- operate, secure, and improve the Site;
- detect, prevent, and address spam, fraud, or technical issues; and
- comply with law or protect rights and safety where required.
Legal bases (EEA / UK visitors)
If applicable law requires a “legal basis,” we rely on: **(a)** performance of a request you initiate (responding to your message); **(b)** our legitimate interests in operating and securing the Site, understanding aggregate usage, and preventing abuse, balanced against your rights; and **(c)** legal obligation where required.
How we share information
We use service providers who process data on our behalf to host the Site, store submissions, send email, and measure performance or usage. These providers may only use your information as needed to provide their services to us, subject to their own policies and our agreements with them.
Examples of categories of recipients may include: website hosting / infrastructure, content management and database services, transactional email delivery, and analytics or observability tools.
We do not sell your personal information in the conventional sense of “selling” data for money. We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of us or others.
Retention
We retain contact form submissions and related records only as long as needed for the purposes above, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law. Technical logs retained by our providers are governed by their retention practices.
Security
We take reasonable measures designed to protect information we hold. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict certain processing of your personal information, or to object to certain processing. To make a request, contact us at david@davidbenjaminwrites.com. We may need to verify your request before responding.
If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom and believe we have not addressed your concern, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Children
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the age required by your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
Links to other sites
The Site may link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their policies before providing information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
David Benjamin Writes
