Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2024-09-20

This Privacy Policy describes how Johnbentleymays ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit johnbentleymays.com (the "Site"). The Site is a personal professional website operated by Johnbentleymays, a luthier based in Remote. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.

Overview

This Site is primarily a static portfolio and informational presence. No e-commerce checkout runs on this domain, and we do not operate a membership portal. We publish professional biography, casework summaries, and contact information in a straightforward format comparable to a brochure-style site.

Information we collect

Information you provide. If you email Johnbentleymays at johnbentleymays@johnbentleymays.com, we receive your correspondence including sender address and body text. We do not use contact emails for unrelated marketing. No login is needed to browse the Site.

Automatic technical data. Web hosting providers may log standard request metadata such as IP address, browser type, referring URL, and timestamps. Logs support abuse prevention and uptime monitoring. Johnbentleymays does not run first-party analytics trackers on the Site unless explicitly noted in a future update to this policy.

Cookies. No behavioral ad cookies are deployed. Essential cookies from the CDN or hosting provider may be used for routing, caching, or security. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

How we use information

Inquiries are handled by the site operator to answer questions about legal services, speaking, or professional matters. Personal data is not sold to brokers. We do not retarget Site visitors on social platforms. Messages may be kept for compliance or continuity purposes unless you request deletion where applicable law allows.

Legal bases and compliance

Regional privacy frameworks may apply depending on your location. Our processing is generally based on legitimate interests and consent for direct messages. You may contact us to ask what data we hold about your messages.

Third-party services

Hosting and DNS may be provided by Cloudflare. Third-party hosts maintain separate privacy terms. Embedded fonts from Google Fonts may cause your browser to connect to Google servers. Social sharing buttons with tracking are not present.

Children

Content is directed at business and legal audiences. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

Security

We use HTTPS and reputable hosting to protect data in transit. Absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Use encrypted or formal intake processes when required.

Changes

We may update this policy to reflect hosting changes or legal requirements. Archive copies may be available on request.

Data retention

We retain correspondence according to reasonable business practice. CDN logs may be purged automatically. Contact us to discuss erasure where regulations allow.

International transfers

Hosting may process data in the United States or other regions. Cross-border transfer safeguards depend on provider terms.

Your choices

You can browse without submitting personal information. To limit cookies, adjust browser settings. Avoid sending SSNs or full account numbers in plain email.

California and regional notices

If you reside in California, you may request disclosure of categories of data collected. Contact us to exercise applicable state privacy rights. Responses will be provided within legally required timeframes.

Do Not Track

The Site does not respond to Do Not Track browser signals because we do not track users for advertising.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy: johnbentleymays@johnbentleymays.com. Email is the preferred channel.