Privacy Policy - Moodyblue's Design

Privacy Policy for Moodyblue’s Design Web Design

Last Updated: 10 July 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to www.moodybluesdesign.com (the “Site”), the online portfolio and professional website of Megan Kussin (“I”, “me”, “my”), a freelance web designer. I am committed to protecting the privacy and security of my clients and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit my website, inquire about my services, or become a client. By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information I Collect

I collect information that you voluntarily provide to me and information that is automatically collected when you use my Site.

a) Information You Provide Directly:

Contact Information: When you fill out my contact form, send me an email, or request a quote, you may provide me with your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide in your message.
Client Information: If we decide to work together, I will collect the necessary information to provide my services and manage our professional relationship. This may include your business name, address, payment information, and details about your project requirements.
Project Content: I may be given access to text, images, and other data (“Client Content”) necessary for the completion of a web design project. I will only use this content as instructed by you for the purpose of completing the project.

b) Information Collected Automatically:

Usage Data: Like most websites, my Site automatically collects certain information when you visit. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you view on my Site, the time and date of your visit, and the referring website address.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: I use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on my Site and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being se¹nt. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of my Site.

3. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect for the following purposes:

To Provide and Maintain My Services: To respond to your inquiries, provide quotes, and deliver the web design services you have requested.
To Manage Our Professional Relationship: To communicate with you about projects, send invoices, and manage our client agreement.
To Improve My Website: To understand how visitors use my Site so I can improve its functionality, content, and user experience. I use tools like Google Analytics for this purpose.
For Marketing Purposes: With your explicit consent, I may send you emails about my services, new portfolio pieces, or industry insights. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

I respect your privacy and will not sell your personal information to third parties. I may, however, share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist me in operating my website and conducting my business.

These may include:

Website Hosting: My website is hosted by WordPress.
Analytics: I use [e.g., Google Analytics] to analyze website traffic.
Project Management: I may use tools like [e.g., Trello, Asana, Notion] to manage client projects.
Cloud Storage: I may use services like [e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox] to store and share project files with you.
Payment Processors: I use [e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Wave] to process payments securely.

These third parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.

I may also disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request from a public authority.

5. Data Security

I take the security of your data seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. My website uses SSL encryption to protect data transmitted to and from the site.

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data that I hold.
The right to rectification: You have the right to request that I correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
The right to erasure: You have the right to request that I erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that I restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to my processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to data portability: You have the right to request that I transfer the data that I have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
The right to withdraw consent: If I am relying on your consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at Megan@moodybluesdesign.com.

For residents of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). I do not sell your personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

My services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided me with personal information, please contact me immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me at:

Megan Kussin

Megan@moodybluesdesign.com