Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert date]
Michael Goldstein (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use michaelhgoldstein.com (the “Site”). By using or accessing the Site, you agree to this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide Directly
Contact details such as name, email address, phone number, if you contact us or fill out forms (e.g. contact form, subscription).
Any message content, project details, or files you send us when engaging our services.
Billing/payment information (if applicable) when you purchase or contract services.
b. Automatically Collected Information
Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, clickstream data, etc.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize you and remember your preferences.
c. Third-Party Sources
Information from third-party services (e.g. analytics providers) that help us understand how the Site is used.
If you access the Site via social media or connect through third-party platforms, information from those platforms (as permitted by those platforms’ privacy policies).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for purposes including:
To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
To communicate with you: respond to inquiries, send updates, newsletters, or marketing if you opt in.
To process payments or fulfill contracts.
To monitor, analyze, and enhance the Site’s performance, security, and user experience.
To detect, prevent, or address technical issues, fraud, or illegal activities.
3. Sharing & Disclosure
We will not sell your personal information. We may share information under these circumstances:
Service providers / contractors: with third parties who help us with payment processing, web hosting, email distribution, analytics, etc., under confidentiality obligations.
Legal requirements: if required by law (court order, subpoena), to comply with legal process, protect our rights or safety, or enforce this policy.
Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or in bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about usage of the Site.
You may have the ability to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling some cookies may affect your use of the Site.
5. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
When no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:
Accessing the personal information we hold about you.
Correcting or updating your information.
Deleting your information (to the extent permitted by law).
Withdrawing consent for certain uses (e.g. marketing).
Objecting to certain processing.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, you may contact us via the contact information below.
8. Children
The Site is not intended for children under the age of [13/16 – depending on jurisdiction].
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing the Site from outside the country where we operate, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own.
We will take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in such transfers, to the extent required by law.
10. Links to Other Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before using them.
11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version on the Site, and update the Effective Date.
Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Michael Goldstein
Email: michael@michaelhgoldstein.com