Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Summary of Key Points
This summary provides key points from our Privacy Notice. You can find out more details using our table of contents below.
- What personal information do we process? We securely collect personal information when you deliberately provide it through our contact forms or appointment scheduling.
- Do we process sensitive personal information? No, we do not require or process sensitive personal information.
- How do we process your information? We process your information to respond to inquiries, deliver writing services, maintain site security, and optimize our web experience.
- Do we share information with third parties? We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with essential third-party service providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Calendly) specifically to run our operations.
Table of Contents
- What information do we collect?
- How do we process your information?
- When and with whom do we share your personal information?
- How long do we keep your information?
- Controls for Do-Not-Track features
- How can you contact us about this notice?
1. What information do we collect?
Personal information you disclose to us
In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily.
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our services, such as when you fill out our contact form or book an appointment. The personal information we collect may include:
- Names
- Phone Numbers
- Email Addresses
- Project Details
Information automatically collected
In Short: Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our website.
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our Services. We collect this primarily through Google Analytics to maintain the security and operation of our site and for internal analytics.
2. How do we process your information?
In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, and for security prevention.
We process your personal information for specific reasons depending on how you interact with our website, including:
- To respond to user inquiries or offer support: We may process your information to respond to messages submitted through our secure contact form.
- To facilitate appointment scheduling: We use your information to manage consultations via our Calendly integration.
- To improve our website: We analyze user behavior data (via Analytics) to enhance user experience and site navigation.
3. When and with whom do we share your personal information?
In Short: We may share information in specific situations described below to effectively respond to your inquiries or optimize our website.
We do not sell your data. We may need to share your personal information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who perform services for us. These include Google Analytics (for web traffic monitoring) and Calendly (for appointment booking).
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose information where required by law, subpoena, or administrative order.
4. How long do we keep your information?
In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice unless otherwise required by law.
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this notice or as required by law (such as tax or accounting rules). When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
5. Controls for Do-Not-Track features
Most web browsers include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature. At this stage, no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online.
6. How can you contact us about this notice?
If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email us at matt@penforhirenyc.com or by post to:
Pen for Hire46 Lakeview Ave
Yonkers, NY 10710
United States