Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 21, 2026 Last Updated: May 21, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Benjamin Maggi LLC (“Benjamin Maggi LLC,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects information obtained from visitors, customers, contractors, applicants, and users (“you” or “User”) through our website, services, applications, forms, communications, and related platforms (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Introduction
At Benjamin Maggi LLC, privacy, confidentiality, and data security are important to our business operations. We are committed to protecting Personal Data and handling it responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable laws.
For purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- “Personal Data” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to an individual.
- “Visitor” means any person visiting our website.
- “Client” means an individual or business purchasing or using our services.
- “Applicant” means an individual applying to work with or contract with us.
- “Contractor” means freelancers, consultants, developers, or third parties engaged by us.
All information collected through our Services is handled using commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, loss, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
2.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may voluntarily provide us with information including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business or company name
- Billing information
- Postal address
- Government-issued tax information where legally required
- Project requirements and communications
- Uploaded files or content
- Social media links
- Employment or contractor application information
- Any other information you choose to submit
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you access our Services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Device identifiers
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed
- Date and time of visits
- Geographic region
- Session duration
- Clickstream and usage behavior
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
This information may be collected directly or through third-party analytics and security providers we use to operate the Services.
We do not use third-party advertising networks or sell Personal Data for targeted advertising on this website.
3. How We Use Information
We may use collected information for legitimate business purposes including:
- Providing and maintaining our Services
- Responding to inquiries and support requests
- Managing contracts, invoices, payments, and onboarding
- Performing identity verification and fraud prevention
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Monitoring platform security and abuse
- Sending administrative notices and updates
- Complying with legal obligations
- Enforcing contracts, policies, and legal rights
- Recruiting employees and contractors
- Internal analytics, research, and business operations
We may process Personal Data where:
- you have given consent,
- processing is necessary to perform a contract,
- processing is required by law,
- or we have a legitimate business interest that is not overridden by your rights.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies. You can manage non-essential cookies through the cookie banner on this site.
Cookies may be used for:
- essential site operation and security,
- remembering preferences (such as language),
- analytics (only with your consent),
- error and performance monitoring (only with your consent),
- and fraud prevention on forms.
4.1 Essential and Security Technologies
We use Cloudflare Turnstile on contact and onboarding forms to reduce automated abuse. Turnstile may set cookies or use browser signals as part of that security check. These are treated as strictly necessary for protecting our forms.
4.2 Analytics and Monitoring (Consent Required)
With your consent through the cookie banner, we may use:
- Google Analytics — website usage analytics
- Sentry — error diagnostics, performance monitoring, and session replay
Google Analytics and Sentry load only when you opt in through the cookie banner. We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site ad tracking on this website.
4.3 Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through settings. Additional browser information is available from:
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell Personal Data for monetary compensation.
We may share information with service providers that help us operate the Services, including:
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Vercel | Website hosting, edge network, serverless functions, and KV storage |
| Stripe | Payment processing for deposits and milestone invoices |
| Resend | Transactional email delivery |
| Supabase (when configured) | Database storage for project records, agreements, and deliverability logs |
| Cloudflare | Turnstile bot protection on forms |
| Analytics (with consent) via Google Analytics | |
| Sentry (optional, with consent) | Error monitoring and session replay |
| GitHub | Source hosting for public blog content fetched at runtime |
We may also share information with:
- Hosting providers
- Payment processors
- Cloud infrastructure providers
- Analytics providers
- Professional advisors
- Contractors and subcontractors
- Government authorities where legally required
- Successors in the event of merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets
Third-party providers are authorized to access information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
6. Payment Processing
Payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.
Stripe maintains its own privacy policy and PCI compliance program at stripe.com/privacy.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States.
By using the Services, you consent to such transfers where permitted by applicable law.
Where legally required, we implement reasonable safeguards intended to protect transferred Personal Data.
8. Data Retention
We retain Personal Data only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- provide Services,
- comply with legal obligations,
- resolve disputes,
- enforce agreements,
- maintain business and financial records,
- or protect legal interests.
Retention periods may vary depending on applicable laws and operational requirements.
9. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect Personal Data, including:
- encrypted communications where appropriate,
- access controls,
- authentication systems,
- secure infrastructure providers,
- monitoring and logging,
- and restricted personnel access.
Despite these measures, no security system is guaranteed to be fully secure.
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their own credentials and devices.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:
- access to your Personal Data,
- correction of inaccurate information,
- deletion of Personal Data,
- objection to certain processing,
- restriction of processing,
- data portability,
- withdrawal of consent,
- and complaint rights with regulatory authorities.
We reserve the right to verify your identity before responding to requests.
Certain legal exemptions may apply.
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
11. California Privacy Rights
If applicable under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) or California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), California residents may have additional rights regarding access, deletion, correction, and limitation of use of Personal Data.
We will not discriminate against users for exercising applicable privacy rights.
We do not sell or share Personal Data for cross-context behavioral advertising. California residents may contact us using the information below to exercise applicable rights.
12. GDPR Notice for EEA and UK Users
If you are located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, we process Personal Data under lawful bases recognized by applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
Where required, you may request:
- access,
- correction,
- erasure,
- restriction,
- objection,
- or portability of your Personal Data.
You may also lodge complaints with your local supervisory authority.
13. Children's Privacy
The Services are not directed toward children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by local law).
We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children.
If we become aware that such information has been collected unlawfully, we may delete it.
14. Third-Party Websites
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third parties.
Users access third-party services at their own risk.
15. Confidentiality and Business Information
Information submitted to us in connection with projects, proposals, consultations, or services may be treated as confidential where appropriate.
However, unless a separate signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (“NDA”) explicitly states otherwise, communications and submissions shall not automatically be considered legally privileged or protected confidential information.
Users should avoid submitting highly sensitive information unless specifically requested.
16. Legal Compliance and Protection
We may disclose information where we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:
- comply with legal obligations,
- respond to lawful requests,
- protect our rights or property,
- investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents,
- enforce agreements,
- or protect users, clients, contractors, or the public.
We reserve the right to preserve and disclose information to law enforcement or regulatory authorities where legally permitted or required.
17. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Benjamin Maggi LLC disclaims liability arising from unauthorized access, hacking, data breaches, service interruptions, third-party misconduct, or events beyond our reasonable control.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy creates contractual liability beyond what is required by applicable law.
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes become effective upon posting the updated version on our website unless otherwise required by law.
Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
19. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions, requests, or notices, contact:
Benjamin Maggi LLC Email: [email protected] Website: https://benja.info
20. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of formation of Benjamin Maggi LLC, without regard to conflict of law principles, except where superseded by mandatory consumer protection or privacy laws.
21. Important Legal Notice
This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational and operational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Privacy obligations may vary depending on your jurisdiction, business operations, customer base, data processing activities, advertising practices, and regulatory exposure.
You should have this Privacy Policy reviewed by a licensed attorney familiar with:
- U.S. privacy laws,
- GDPR compliance,
- applicable state laws,
- advertising regulations,
- cookie consent requirements,
- and international data transfer obligations,
before deploying it in production.