Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, and protected on marcuskelly.design. Protecting visitor and client privacy is an important part of operating this site responsibly.

1. Information Collected

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

2. Purpose of Collection

Information is used only to respond to inquiries, communicate about submitted messages, maintain basic records of correspondence, and ensure proper website functionality and security. Data is not used for unsolicited marketing, profiling, or analytics.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed based on consent, when details are provided voluntarily through the contact form, and legitimate interest in maintaining secure, responsive communication with site visitors.

4. Email Handling and Storage

Form submissions are sent securely through HTTPS and processed by Zoho Mail, which provides email hosting for marcuskelly.design. The site also uses QUIC.cloud for content delivery and performance optimization. QUIC.cloud does not access, store, or process any personal information submitted through the contact form. Messages remain stored within my email account as standard correspondence and are not archived elsewhere.

5. Use of Google reCAPTCHA

This website uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect against spam and automated abuse. reCAPTCHA analyzes interactions such as IP address, browser type, and behavior patterns to verify that a human user is submitting the form. This data is handled under Google’s own policies and terms. I do not have access to or control over information collected by reCAPTCHA.

6. Cookies

This site does not use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies. Google reCAPTCHA may set essential cookies only for verification purposes.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

8. Data Retention

Messages are retained only as long as necessary to manage correspondence or maintain accurate business records, after which they may be deleted.

9. Security Measures

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

10. Your Rights

Anyone who has submitted a message may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their information by contacting contact@marcuskelly.design.

11. Policy Updates

This policy may be revised periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or standard practices. The most current version will always appear at marcuskelly.design/privacy.

12. Data Controller

Marcus Kelly Design is the data controller for this website and can be contacted at contact@marcuskelly.design or via marcuskelly.design/contact. By using this website, visitors acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.