Privacy Policy

Introduction

John C. Derrick ("we," "our," or "us") operates johncderrick.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

• Contact information (name, email, company) submitted through our contact forms
• Messages and inquiries you send to us
• Service interest information for project scoping

Automatically Collected Information:

• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website addresses
• IP addresses and general location data

How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
• To send project updates and service-related communications
• To improve our website and service offerings
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• To comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Web3Forms: For contact form submissions and email delivery
• Drip: For email marketing and subscriber management
• CustomGPT: For AI chat widget functionality
• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis (if applicable)

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: victoria@guideofus.com

Website: johncderrick.com