Introduction

Jay Benjamin (“I,” “me,” or “my”) is committed to protecting the privacy of your information. This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website jbbenjamin.com (the “Site”) and use my services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site or my services, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you voluntarily provide to me through contact forms, project inquiries, or other communications.  
• Usage Data: This includes information about how you use the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This information is typically collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies.  
• Project Information: If you engage my services, I may collect information related to your projects, including project details, files, and communications.

How I Use Your Information

I may use your information for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Manage My Services: To fulfill project requests, communicate with you about your projects, and provide customer support.
• To Improve the Site: To analyze how the Site is used, diagnose technical issues, and make improvements to the user experience.
• To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, send you updates about my services, and provide information that may be of interest to you. You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

Disclosure of Your Information  

I may disclose your information in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: I may share your information with third parties if you have given me your consent to do so.
• Service Providers: I may share your information with third-party service providers who assist me in operating the Site, providing my services, or conducting my business (e.g., web hosting providers, email service providers). These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.  
• Legal Requirements: I may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
• Protection of Rights: I may disclose your information if I believe it is necessary to protect my rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
• Business Transfers: If I am involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of my assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. I will provide notice before your Personal Information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.  

Data Security  

I take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, I cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.  

Data Retention

I will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.  

Your Rights

You may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, depending on your location and applicable laws. These rights may include:  

• The right to access your Personal Information.
• The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information.
• The right to erasure of your Personal Information.
• The right to restrict processing of your Personal Information.  
• The right to data portability.
• The right to object to processing of your Personal Information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at legal@jbbenjamin.com.  

Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. I encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.

Children’s Privacy

The Site and my services are not intended for children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided me with Personal Information, please contact me at legal@jbbenjamin.com, and I will take steps to delete such information.  

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Site with an updated “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.  

Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:

Jay Benjamin
Email: legal@jbbenjamin.com