Privacy Policy for NickMiddaugh.com

Effective Date: January 1st, 2025

Welcome to https://www.nickmiddaugh.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our Website. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your information in accordance with applicable laws.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Contact Information: If you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through a contact form or email subscription), we may collect your name, email address, or other details you submit.

  • Communications: If you contact us directly (e.g., via email or a form), we may retain records of those communications.

b. Non-Personal Information

  • Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Website. This is typically collected via cookies or similar technologies.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze Website performance, and understand user behavior. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

c. Information from Third Parties

  • We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect aggregated, anonymized data about Website usage. These services may use cookies or other tracking technologies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or provide services you request.

  • To improve the Website’s functionality, content, and user experience.

  • To analyze Website usage and trends (e.g., via analytics tools).

  • To send you updates, newsletters, or other communications (only if you opt in; you may unsubscribe at any time).

  • To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party providers (e.g., hosting services, analytics providers) who assist in operating the Website. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or respond to a government request.

  • Business Transfers: If the Website is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Your Choices and Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws:

  • Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.

  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving newsletters or marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.

  • Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect Website functionality.

  • Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. Our Website does not currently respond to these signals, as there is no universal standard for handling them.

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), California, or another region with specific data protection laws, you may have additional rights, such as the right to delete your data or restrict processing. Please contact us to exercise these rights.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers or service providers are located. Data protection laws in the U.S. may differ from those in your country.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Please review this page periodically for updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact me using the “Contact Me” form listed in various spaces on the website.