Privacy Policy — Cape Fear Sites

This Privacy Policy explains how Cape Fear Sites ("we," "us," or "I"), a sole proprietorship based in Wilmington, North Carolina, collects and uses information when you visit our website or contact us about a project.

1. Information We Collect

Information you give us. When you submit our contact form or email us, we collect your name, business name, email address, phone number (if provided), and anything you write in your message.
Project information. If you become a client, we collect the business details, content, and materials you share so we can build and maintain your website.
Basic technical data. Like most websites, our hosting provider may log standard information such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit, for security and analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

To respond to your inquiry and build a demo or website for you.
To communicate with you about your project, invoices, and support.
To operate, maintain, and improve our services and website.
To comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not send marketing spam.

3. How Your Information Is Shared

We only share information with trusted third-party services that help us run our business, such as:

Form & hosting providers (e.g., Netlify) that deliver our website and handle form submissions.
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe) to process payments securely. We do not store your full card details ourselves.
Email providers used to communicate with you.

These providers only receive the information needed to perform their function and are bound by their own privacy commitments. We may also disclose information if required by law.

4. Cookies

Our site uses minimal cookies or similar technologies needed for basic functionality and, where applicable, simple analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as needed to respond to you, deliver our services, and meet legal or accounting requirements. You may ask us to delete your contact information at any time.

6. Your Choices & Rights

You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it. To make a request, email hello@capefearsites.com and we'll respond promptly.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including using reputable providers and secure (HTTPS) connections. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for businesses and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always posted on this page with its "last updated" date.

10. Contact

Questions about your privacy? Email hello@capefearsites.com.