Privacy Notice

1) Information I Collect

A) Information You Provide to Me (Contact + Communications)

If you contact me (for example, by a contact form, email, or a linked messaging/scheduling tool), I may collect:

• Identifiers & contact details you choose to provide (name, email, company, role)
• Message content (what you write, and any files you attach)
• Basic context relevant to your inquiry (what you're trying to build, timelines, etc.)

Please do not submit sensitive information through the Site (for example: Social Security numbers, full financial account numbers, or detailed health information).

B) Information Collected Automatically (Standard Web Data)

When you visit the Site, the Site and its infrastructure providers may automatically log:

• IP address
• Device and browser information
• General usage data (pages/sections accessed, timestamps, referral information)
• Security-related signals (to prevent abuse, spam, and attacks)

This is typical for operating and securing modern websites.

C) Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies for:

• Essential operation (security, load balancing, performance)
• Preference storage (if any settings are available)
• Analytics (if enabled) to understand how the Site is used and improve it

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. If the Site uses a consent banner, you can use it to manage optional cookies where applicable.

2) How I Use Information

I use information for purposes such as:

• Responding to your inquiry and communicating with you
• Operating, maintaining, and securing the Site
• Preventing spam/fraud/abuse
• Improving performance and reliability (for example, debugging)

I do not sell your personal information for money.

The Site is not an e-commerce site and does not process payments directly.

3) AI-Assisted Tools (Modern 2026 Approach)

To run communications efficiently and reduce spam, I may use automated tools, including AI-assisted features, in limited ways such as:

• Filtering spam or abusive messages
• Summarizing communications to help respond faster
• Drafting response text (with human review)

No high-stakes automated decisions: The Site is not used to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects about individuals (for example, credit, housing, employment, insurance).

Data minimization: If AI-assisted tools are used, I aim to avoid including unnecessary personal information in tool inputs.

4) How I Share Information

A) Service Providers

I may share limited information with vendors that help operate the Site and communications, such as:

• Hosting/deployment providers and content delivery infrastructure
• Email/contact form providers
• Security and anti-spam providers
• Performance/analytics providers (if enabled)

These providers are permitted to use information only to provide services to me (subject to their agreements and settings).

B) Legal, Safety, and Abuse Prevention

I may disclose information if reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations or lawful requests
• Protect the rights, safety, and security of me, visitors, or others
• Investigate or prevent abuse, fraud, or security incidents

C) Third-Party Links

The Site links to third-party websites (for example, projects, communities, and organizations). I don't control how those sites collect or use data.

5) Third-Party Resources Used by the Site

The Site may load resources from third parties (for example, font libraries or infrastructure). When your browser loads those resources, those providers may receive technical data such as your IP address and user agent as part of delivering the resource.

6) Data Retention

I retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for:

• Communication and follow-up
• Operational, security, and troubleshooting needs
• Legal compliance (if applicable)

Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and context.

7) Security

I use reasonable safeguards to protect information. However, no website can guarantee absolute security.

8) Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9) Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to request:

• Access to personal information I hold about you
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of information (subject to legal/operational exceptions)

To request this, contact me using the contact method listed on the Site. For safety, I may need to verify your request.

10) Changes to This Privacy Notice

I may update this Notice from time to time. The "Last Updated" date reflects the latest version.

11) Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact me via the contact option listed on fredmarks.com.