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Privacy Policy

Effective Date and Last Updated

Effective Date: March 11, 2026

Last Updated: March 30, 2026

This policy is written in practical, plain language to explain how privacy is handled on this website. It is not legal advice.

Who We Are

Hamel Web Design is a U.S.-based web design service focused on simple websites for small businesses.

This policy applies to information collected through this website and related business communications.

Scope of This Policy

This policy explains what information may be collected when you use this website, how that information may be used, and what rights you may have depending on where you live.

This policy does not cover third-party websites or services that are not controlled by Hamel Web Design.

Information We Collect

The main information collected is what you choose to submit, such as your name, email address, phone number, business details, and any other information you provide in forms or messages.

Basic technical information may also be collected automatically for security and operations, such as IP address, browser type, device details, and server log events.

This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data, such as pages visited and general session information. This data is used only to understand how visitors use the site so it can be improved. Google Analytics does not use this data for advertising purposes. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

If you begin filling out the contact form but leave before submitting, information you have already entered — such as your email address — may be captured and used to follow up about your interest in services.

How We Use Information

Information may be used to respond to inquiries, discuss services, prepare project previews, provide requested services, improve site reliability, and protect against abuse or fraud.

Information is used only for business and operational purposes that are reasonably related to your interaction with Hamel Web Design.

If you are located in the EEA or UK, processing may be based on one or more legal bases, including consent, steps requested before entering a contract, legitimate interests, and compliance with legal obligations.

You can withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. Withdrawal does not affect processing completed before withdrawal.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website uses Google Analytics, which sets first-party cookies to collect anonymous usage data. These are analytics cookies and are not used for advertising, remarketing, or behavioral profiling.

This website does not use advertising cookies, remarketing tags, or other behavioral tracking tools.

When We Share Information

Information may be shared with service providers that support core website functions, hosting, infrastructure, or communication workflows when needed to run the business.

For example, Google Fonts is currently used to serve website typography, and Google Analytics is used for anonymous usage statistics. Additional processors may be added in the future as services evolve, and this policy will be updated accordingly.

Information may also be disclosed when required by law, to enforce legal rights, or to protect users, business operations, and security.

International Data Transfers

Because Hamel Web Design operates in the United States, information may be processed in the U.S. or other locations where service providers operate.

When information is transferred across borders, reasonable steps are taken to protect it under applicable privacy requirements.

Data Retention

Information is kept only as long as reasonably needed for business operations, client communication, legal obligations, dispute resolution, and recordkeeping.

Retention periods depend on the type of information and why it was collected. Information that is no longer needed is deleted or de-identified when practical.

How We Protect Information

Reasonable administrative, technical, and operational safeguards are used to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

No internet transmission or storage method is fully guaranteed to be secure, but security practices are maintained and reviewed over time.

Your Privacy Rights (US, California, EEA/UK)

Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access to personal information, request correction, request deletion, request restrictions, object to certain processing, or request data portability.

California residents may also have rights to know categories of information collected, request deletion or correction, and receive equal service without discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

These rights are subject to legal exceptions and verification requirements.

Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control

Some browsers offer Do Not Track signals and some systems support Global Privacy Control signals. A uniform technical standard is still evolving.

Where legally required and technically feasible, privacy preference signals will be considered in good faith and reflected through policy and implementation updates.

Children’s Privacy

This website and services are not directed to children under 13, and personal information is not intentionally collected from children under 13.

If information from a child under 13 is identified, reasonable steps will be taken to delete it.

This website may link to external sites for examples or reference. Third-party websites have their own privacy practices and are not controlled by Hamel Web Design.

Review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated as services, tools, and legal requirements change.

When updates are made, the Last Updated date will be revised on this page. Material changes will be reflected before or when new data practices are introduced.

Privacy Requests and Contact

A dedicated privacy-request contact channel is not yet active and is marked as coming soon.

Once available, instructions for privacy requests will be published on this page so you can submit rights requests in a clear and standardized way.

Business identity for this policy: Hamel Web Design.