privacy policy

about this policy

This policy describes information associated with the Karlfred Design LLC portfolio website and inquiries you send to us. It does not replace the privacy policies of third-party websites or the terms of a separate client agreement.

information you provide

If you contact us through the website contact form, by email, telephone, or mail, we receive the information you choose to share, such as your name, email address, mobile number, the services you are interested in, project requirements, and correspondence. Contact form submissions are sent to us by email so we can respond to your inquiry. Please avoid sending sensitive personal information that is not needed for your inquiry.

website and hosting information

The site includes a contact form, described above. It does not include a checkout, advertising pixels, or analytics scripts added by Karlfred Design LLC. Our hosting and security providers may process technical information such as IP addresses, browser and device information, requested pages, timestamps, and error logs to deliver and protect the site. A private preview hosted through ChatGPT Sites may require sign-in and is also subject to OpenAI’s privacy practices. Those sign-in features are separate from the downloadable site hosted on GoDaddy.

cookies and similar technologies

The current portfolio code does not set cookies or use browser storage. Hosting, security, and sign-in services may use their own cookies or similar technologies. You can manage cookies in your browser settings; blocking some cookies may affect access to private previews or other provider features. We will update this policy if we add features that materially change these practices.

how information is used

Information related to an inquiry is used to communicate with you, understand your project, prepare proposals, administer an agreed engagement, maintain relevant business records, and address legal or security matters. Technical information supports website delivery, troubleshooting, and protection against misuse.

when information is shared

Information may be handled by providers supporting hosting, email, communications, and other services needed to respond to you or carry out an engagement. Project information may be shared with collaborators when needed for agreed work. Information may also be disclosed when required by law or reasonably necessary to protect legal rights or investigate misuse. The current portfolio has no advertising or data-sale integrations.

retention and security

Retention depends on the nature of the information and the inquiry or engagement, including any recordkeeping or legal requirements. No website, email service, or transmission method can guarantee absolute security. Contact us if you have concerns about information you have provided or want to request its deletion.

your choices and requests

You may contact Karl Ziemer using the details below to ask about personal information, request access, correction, or deletion, or ask us to stop optional communications. Depending on your location and applicable law, additional rights may apply, including portability or objection to certain uses. We may need to verify your identity before responding, and legal or contractual recordkeeping requirements may limit deletion. If a request is declined, you may ask us to review the decision by replying or contacting us again.

children and external websites

This site presents professional design services and is not intended for children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can address it. Links to external websites are governed by those sites’ own privacy policies.

policy updates

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before making relevant changes to the handling of previously collected information.

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