Privacy Policy

Silver Fox Web Designs (“I,” “me,” or “my”), located in Kuna, Idaho, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit my website at silverfoxwebdesigns.com or engage my services. By using my website you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Data Controller

For the purposes of GDPR and similar privacy laws, the data controller responsible for your personal information is Silver Fox Web Designs, a sole proprietorship, Kuna, Idaho, USA. Contact: hello@silverfoxwebdesigns.com, 208-932-4311.

1. Information I Collect

Information You Provide Directly

I collect personal information you voluntarily provide when filling out contact forms, requesting consultations, booking calls, subscribing to my newsletter, or communicating with me. This may include your name, email address, phone number, business name, website URL, and project details.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit my website I may automatically collect limited technical data including IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, and referring URLs. This data is used solely to improve website performance, secure the site against abuse, and is not used to identify individual visitors. When you use my free website-grading tool, I also log the website address you test along with basic request metadata (such as IP address and device type) so I can run the tool, prevent abuse, and keep it free; these tool logs are retained for up to 90 days and then automatically deleted.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use collected information to: respond to your inquiries and deliver requested services; send project proposals, updates, and invoices; deliver newsletter content you have subscribed to; improve my website and service quality; and comply with applicable legal obligations. I will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area and United Kingdom, I process personal data under the following legal bases: Contractual necessity to fulfill my services; Legitimate interests to improve my services, secure my site, and communicate with prospective clients; Consent where you have provided explicit consent such as cookie acceptance or newsletter signup; and Legal compliance where required by law.

4. Cookies and Tracking

My website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. I use strictly necessary cookies for site functionality and security, preference cookies to remember your settings including your cookie consent choice, and I do not currently use analytics or advertising cookies. See my Cookie Policy for full details and named cookies. You can manage cookie preferences via the consent banner that appears on your first visit, the Cookie Settings link in the footer, or by sending a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal which I honor automatically.

5. Third-Party Services

My hosting and security services (SiteGround, SG-Security) process limited technical data to protect the site against abuse. Payments and recurring maintenance subscriptions are processed by Stripe, Inc., my PCI-compliant payment processor; when you make a payment, your card details are submitted directly to Stripe and are governed by Stripe’s privacy policy (https://stripe.com/privacy). I do not store full payment card numbers on my server. I do not use third-party advertising, tracking pixels, retargeting, or social media trackers.

6. Data Retention

I retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Project-related communications and invoices are typically retained for up to seven years to comply with tax and contract record-keeping obligations. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).

7. Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. My website uses SSL/HTTPS encryption for all data transmission, security headers including HSTS, and my hosting provider applies server-side firewall and intrusion prevention. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location you may have the following rights regarding your personal data: Access to request a copy of information I hold; Correction of inaccurate data; Deletion of your personal data; Portability in a machine-readable format; Objection to certain processing; and Opt-out from any marketing communications at any time. To exercise any of these rights contact me at hello@silverfoxwebdesigns.com. I will respond within 30 days (45 days for CCPA/CPRA requests, extendable once with notice).

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information I collect, use, and disclose; to request deletion of their personal information; to correct inaccurate personal information; to limit the use of sensitive personal information; and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. I do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under the CCPA/CPRA. To submit a verifiable consumer request email hello@silverfoxwebdesigns.com with “California Privacy Request” in the subject line. I honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as a valid opt-out request.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: Even though I do not sell or share personal data, California residents may submit a formal opt-out request via the email above, or simply use the “Reject All” option in the cookie banner.

10. Other US State Privacy Rights

Residents of states with comprehensive consumer privacy laws, including Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), Texas (TDPSA), Oregon (OCPA), Montana (MTCDPA), and others, have rights substantially similar to those described in Section 9. To exercise any of these rights, contact me at hello@silverfoxwebdesigns.com. I do not engage in targeted advertising, sale of personal data, or profiling for decisions with legal or similarly significant effects.

11. Children’s Privacy

My services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 in the United States (per COPPA) or under the age of 16 in the European Economic Area (per GDPR). I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe I have inadvertently collected such information please contact me immediately and I will delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of my website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Me

Silver Fox Web Designs, a sole proprietorship. Kuna, Idaho. hello@silverfoxwebdesigns.com. 208-932-4311

Questions about any of this go straight to me, not a support queue. Use the contact page or call 208-932-4311.