Privacy Policy for www.CorneliusAbel.com

Effective Date: October 3, 2025

Cornelius Abel ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.CorneliusAbel.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, interact with our services, or contact us. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and personalise our services, which include showcasing design and development portfolios, offering consultations, and sharing industry insights via our blog. The types of information we may collect include:

Personal Information

• Voluntarily Provided Information: When you fill out our contact form or newsletter signup, we collect your name, email address, subject line, and message content. This helps us respond to inquiries about web design, UI/UX design, front-end development, or consultations.
• Communication Data: If you email us directly (e.g., via hello@corneliusabel.com) or connect with us through social media links (e.g., LinkedIn, X), we may retain your contact details and any correspondence.

Non-Personal Information

• Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about your interactions, such as page views, time spent on the Site, and referral sources. This does not include personally identifiable information.
• Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers to optimise the Site's performance.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, health data) unless explicitly provided in a consultation context, in which case it will be handled with extra care.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries, provide quotes for services like custom web design or UI/UX consultations, and manage project collaborations.
• To send newsletters or updates about new projects and blog posts if you subscribe.
• To analyze Site usage and improve content, such as refining portfolio case studies or blog topics on design trends.
• To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., Google for analytics, email service providers for newsletters) who assist in operating the Site. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or to prevent fraud.

We do not share data with third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality (e.g., remembering form inputs).
• Analytics Cookies: From Google Analytics to track anonymized usage. You can opt out via Google Analytics settings or browser tools.
• Third-Party Cookies: From social media platforms when you interact with links.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling them may limit Site features.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, such as secure servers and encryption for forms. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws like GDPR or CCPA, including:

• Access, correction, or deletion of your personal information.
• Opting out of newsletters or marketing communications (use the unsubscribe link or contact us).
• Withdrawing consent for data processing.

To exercise these rights, email us at hello@corneliusabel.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

As Cornelius Abel operates primarily from the UK, data may be transferred internationally. We ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place for any cross-border transfers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on the Site with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

• Email: matt@corneliusabel.com
• Website: www.CorneliusAbel.com (via Contact form)

Thank you for trusting Cornelius Abel with your information. 

We value your privacy and are dedicated to maintaining your trust.