Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when visiting marcuskelly.design. Respecting the privacy of visitors and clients is an important part of operating this site responsibly.

1. Information Collected

When the contact form is used, information voluntarily provided (typically a name, email address, and message) is transmitted directly to a secure business email account. No personal information is stored in a website database or shared with marketing platforms.

2. Purpose of Collection

Information submitted through the contact form is used solely to: respond to inquiries; communicate regarding submitted messages; maintain basic records of correspondence; support website security and functionality. Personal data is not used for unsolicited marketing, profiling, or analytics.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed based on: legitimate interest, in maintaining secure, responsive communication with site visitors; consent, when information is voluntarily submitted through the contact form.

4. Email Handling and Storage

Contact form submissions are transmitted securely via HTTPS and delivered to a business email account hosted by Zoho Mail. Messages are treated as standard email correspondence and are not stored elsewhere on the website.

This site also uses QUIC.cloud for content delivery and performance optimization. QUIC.cloud does not access, store, or process personal information submitted through the contact form.

5. Spam Protection (Cloudflare Turnstile)

This website uses Cloudflare Turnstile to prevent spam and automated abuse. Turnstile may process technical information such as IP address, browser characteristics, and interaction signals to verify that a submission is made by a human user.

I do not have access to, or control over, data processed by Cloudflare Turnstile. Any such data is handled in accordance with Cloudflare’s own privacy policy and terms.

6. Cookies

This website does not use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies. Cloudflare Turnstile may use essential cookies strictly necessary for security and verification purposes.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Personal information is never sold, rented, or shared. Access is limited only to service providers required for secure email delivery and site protection, such as Zoho Mail and Cloudflare.

8. Data Retention

Messages are retained only for as long as necessary to manage correspondence or maintain accurate business records. Messages may be deleted once they are no longer needed.

9. Security Measures

Reasonable technical and organizational safeguards are maintained to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss.

10. Your Rights

Anyone who has submitted personal information through this site may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their information by contacting: contact@marcuskelly.design.

11. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or site practices. The most current version will always be available at: marcuskelly.design/privacy.

12. Data Controller

Marcus Kelly Design is the data controller for this website.

For questions regarding this policy or personal data, reach out to: contact@marcuskelly.design or marcuskelly.design/contact. By using this website, visitors acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.