Privacy Policy
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This Privacy Policy explains how Custom Website For You (“CW4U,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit our websites, contact us, or use our web design and development services. This policy is a general template and is not legal advice.
1) Who We Are
Custom Website For You
[Your legal business name if different]
[Street Address], [City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal], [Country]
Email: kenny@customwebsiteforyou.com |
Phone: (805) 732-4561
If you are in the EEA/UK, CW4U is the “data controller” for your personal data (unless stated otherwise). If applicable, you may appoint an EU/UK representative—add their details here.
2) Scope
This policy applies to information we collect:
- On our website(s) and landing pages we control.
- In emails, forms, proposals, contracts, and support tickets.
- Through analytics, cookies, and similar technologies.
- When we deliver design, development, hosting, and maintenance services.
It does not apply to websites we build for clients that clients operate themselves. Those sites are governed by each client’s own privacy policy.
3) Information We Collect
A. You provide directly
- Contact & business details (name, email, phone, company, role).
- Project materials (brand assets, copy, images, content, credentials you authorize us to use).
- Billing information (handled by third-party processors; we do not store full card numbers).
B. Collected automatically
- Usage data (pages viewed, links clicked, referring URLs, device, browser, operating system).
- Approximate location (derived from IP or general region).
- Cookies & similar (see “Cookies & Tracking” below).
C. From third parties
- Analytics and advertising partners.
- Lead sources and referral partners.
- Payment processors and invoicing tools.
4) How We Use Information
- Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
- Plan and deliver projects, proposals, and support.
- Improve performance, usability, accessibility, and security.
- Communicate about updates, invoices, and service notices.
- Analyze site traffic and measure marketing effectiveness.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce agreements.
Legal bases (EEA/UK): performance of a contract, legitimate interests (e.g., site security, service improvement), consent (e.g., non-essential cookies/marketing), and compliance with legal obligations.
5) Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies, pixels, and local storage to remember preferences, keep the site secure, and understand how visitors use our pages.
Type | Purpose | Examples | Retention |
---|---|---|---|
Strictly Necessary | Core functionality and security | Session IDs, CSRF tokens | Session / short-term |
Analytics | Measure usage and performance | Google Analytics (IP truncated where supported) | Varies by provider |
Preferences | Remember choices | Language, form state | Varies |
Marketing* | Ad measurement/retargeting (*if enabled) | Ad pixels | Varies |
You can control cookies in your browser settings and, where required, via our cookie banner. If you implement consent mode or a CMP, link it here: /cookie-settings.
6) Analytics, Tools & Providers
We may use services such as Google Analytics to understand site usage. These providers may set their own cookies. You can learn about Google’s data practices and opt-out options on their websites.
Other typical providers we may use (depending on your setup): hosting (e.g., managed WordPress), CDN, DNS, email delivery, CRM, help desk, payment/invoicing, and uptime/security monitoring.
7) Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell personal information. We share information only with:
- Service providers/processors who help us run our business and are bound by confidentiality and data-processing terms.
- Legal and safety purposes (to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights, safety, and security).
- Business transfers (in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, subject to appropriate safeguards).
8) International Data Transfers
If you are outside the United States, your information may be processed in countries that may have different data-protection laws. Where required, we use approved safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) for cross-border transfers.
9) Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and context.
10) Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information (e.g., access controls, encryption in transit, backups). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11) Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us to request deletion.
12) Your Privacy Rights
EEA/UK (GDPR)
You may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, and to data portability and withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
United States
Depending on your state (e.g., CA, CO, CT, VA, UT), you may have rights to access, delete, correct, and opt-out of certain processing (such as “sales,” “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising, or targeted advertising). We do not knowingly “sell” personal information as defined by these laws. If we engage in “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising, you will see an opt-out link and/or a cookie banner to manage preferences.
California Notice at Collection: We may collect identifiers, commercial information, internet activity, approximate geolocation, professional information, and inferences for business purposes described in this policy. We retain this information as outlined in “Data Retention.” We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes requiring a “Limit the Use” link.
13) How to Exercise Your Rights
Submit a request by emailing kenny@customwebsiteforyou.com or calling (805) 732-4561. We may need to verify your identity and location. Authorized agents may submit requests where permitted by law (provide proof of authorization).
If applicable, add your state-specific links here (e.g., “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”).
14) Third-Party Links & Client Sites
Our website may link to third-party websites, tools, or client websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.
15) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated date at the top. If changes are material, we may provide additional notice (e.g., via the website or email).
16) Contact Us
Questions or requests about this policy can be sent to kenny@customwebsiteforyou.com or by calling (805) 732-4561.