Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Half Code - IT & Digital Marketing Solutions ("Half Code", "we", "us" and "our") collects, uses, shares and protects information when you visit half-code.com, submit a contact form, request a strategy call or growth audit, or otherwise communicate with us.

This policy covers our website and inbound inquiries. Client projects, retainers, proposals, statements of work and service agreements may include additional privacy or confidentiality terms.

Information we collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact and inquiry information. This may include your name, company, email address, phone number, selected service, inquiry type, message and any details you choose to provide through a form, email, call or other communication.
• Website and device information. This may include pages visited, referring pages, approximate location signals, browser or device details, user agent, IP address, page URL and performance information collected through hosting, security, analytics and diagnostic tools.
• Communication information. If we exchange emails, calls, messages or meeting notes, we may keep records of those communications so we can respond, follow up and manage our business relationship.
• Preference information. The website may remember limited preferences, such as your light or dark theme choice, so the site works the way you expect when you return.

How we collect information

We collect information in three main ways:

• Directly from you when you submit a form, book a call, request an audit, email us or otherwise provide information.
• Automatically from the website through server logs, analytics, performance tooling, spam-prevention checks and similar technologies.
• From service providers that help us operate the website, route emails, measure site performance or manage business communications.

How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries, schedule calls and provide requested audits or consultations
• Evaluate whether Half Code may be a good fit for your business goals
• Prepare proposals, estimates, scopes of work and related business communications
• Send administrative messages, confirmations and follow-up communications
• Operate, secure, troubleshoot and improve the website
• Measure content performance, user experience and marketing effectiveness
• Protect against spam, abuse, fraud, unauthorized activity and security incidents
• Comply with applicable laws, enforce terms and protect our rights

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers that help us operate the website and business, including hosting, analytics, performance monitoring, email delivery, spam prevention, CRM, scheduling and business operations providers. These providers are expected to use information only to provide services to us or as otherwise permitted by law.

We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process or a government request; to protect the rights, safety or property of Half Code, our clients, website visitors or others; or in connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring or sale of assets.

Website tools and service providers

Our website may use Vercel hosting, Vercel analytics and performance tools, and Google Analytics to operate the site and understand website traffic, engagement and performance. We use Resend or similar email delivery providers to send internal notifications and confirmation emails when you submit a contact form. The contact form may include basic spam-prevention fields and may send the page URL, IP address and browser user agent with the inquiry so we can diagnose abuse and respond appropriately.

The website also includes a country lookup endpoint that may use hosting-provided country headers to improve phone number input defaults. This is used for visitor experience and is not intended to identify you by name.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies, local storage and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. These technologies help the website function, remember preferences, understand usage patterns and measure performance.

Email communications

If you contact us, request an audit or book a call, we may email you about your inquiry and related services. You can ask us to stop sending non-essential marketing communications at any time. We may still send service, transactional or administrative messages where appropriate.

Data retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, managing business records, improving the website, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes and enforcing agreements. Retention periods may vary based on the type of information, the reason we collected it and applicable legal or business needs.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission, processing or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of or restrictions on certain personal information. You may also have the right to object to certain processing or request a copy of your information. To make a request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

You can manage cookies and similar technologies through your browser settings. You can also contact us to update or remove information you previously provided, subject to legal, security and business record requirements.

Children's privacy

Our website and services are intended for businesses and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Third-party links

Our website may link to third-party sites, platforms, tools or content. We do not control their privacy practices and are not responsible for their content, security or policies. Please review the applicable third-party privacy notices before providing information to them.

International visitors

Half Code is based in the United States. If you access the website from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States and other locations where we or our service providers operate. Data protection laws in those locations may differ from the laws where you live.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision. Updates are effective when posted unless a different effective date is stated.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at info@half-code.com.