Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to mbrown.work (the "Site"), operated by Michael Brown ("I," “me,” “mine,” or "my"). I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how I collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. By using the Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information I Collect

I collect the following types of information when you interact with our Site:

1. Personal Information: Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other details when you contact us, sign up for updates, or interact with the Site.
2. Automated Data: Information collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs, including IP addresses, device type, browser type, and browsing behavior.
3. Third-Party Data: Information received from third-party services such as analytics providers, marketing partners, or social media platforms if you engage with me through those channels.

How I Use your information

I use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To provide and operate the Site
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve my services, user experience, and website functionality
• To send updates, newsletters, or promotional content (only if you opt-in)
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior through analytics tools
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce my Terms of Service

Cookies and tracking technologies

I use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help me understand how users interact with the Site
• Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising (if applicable)

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when a cookie is set. However, some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

Sharing your information

I do not sell or rent your personal information. However, I may share your data in the following cases:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help me operate the Site, such as hosting providers or analytics services
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, such as in response to a legal request or to protect my rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition of my business, your data may be transferred to a successor entity

Data retention

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

Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access and Correction: Request access to or correction of your personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
• Restrict Processing: Request limited use of your data in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, contact me at m@punchmarkstudio.com.

International users

My Site is hosted in the United States. If you are accessing the Site from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your information in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your country.

Security measures

I implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party links

My Site may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's privacy

My Site is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe I have collected data from a child, please contact me immediately.

Changes to this privacy policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the latest version. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your data, please contact me at:

Michael Brown
PO Box 331, Naperville, IL 60566-0331
m@punchmarkstudio.com