Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information you voluntarily provide when you use our contact form:

• Name — so we know who we're talking to.
• Email address — so we can respond to your inquiry.
• Project type — so we understand what you're working on.
• Message / brief description — so we can provide a relevant response.

We do not collect information through cookies, tracking pixels, or analytics software. We do not automatically collect IP addresses, browser information, or device data for our own purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information you submit is used exclusively for:

• Responding to your inquiry or request for services.
• Providing estimates, proposals, or scoping conversations.
• Fulfilling contracted work, deliverables, and ongoing engagements.
• Communicating about active projects or service-related matters.

We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing, email lists, newsletters, or any purpose unrelated to the reason you contacted us.

3. Information Storage and Retention

Contact form submissions are delivered to us via email. We do not maintain a separate database of contact submissions on our servers. Your information is retained only as long as necessary to:

• Respond to your inquiry.
• Complete any contracted engagement.
• Meet legal or professional record-keeping obligations.

Once an inquiry is resolved or an engagement concludes, we retain records only as required for normal business and legal purposes.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Period.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers — We use email delivery services to receive contact form submissions. These providers process data on our behalf and are bound by their own privacy policies.
• Legal requirements — If required by law, subpoena, or court order, we may disclose information as necessary to comply.
• Business protection — To protect the rights, safety, or property of Mainely Strategies or others, if reasonably necessary.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Site uses the following third-party services:

• Google Fonts — We load fonts from Google's servers to display our website typography. Google may collect limited technical data (such as your IP address) when fonts are loaded. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

We do not use analytics tools, advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or other third-party services that collect visitor data.

6. Cookies

Our Site does not set cookies. We do not use cookies for analytics, advertising, tracking, or any other purpose. Third-party services loaded on the Site (such as Google Fonts) may set their own cookies according to their respective policies.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to any personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your information from our records.
• Withdraw consent for us to use your information at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@mainelystrategies.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through our Site, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide. Our contact form submissions are transmitted securely and delivered via email. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us: