Privacy Policy

Goldstone Web ("we," "our," or "us"), a website design and development business, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website goldstoneweb.com (the "Site") and use our website building services, including our contact form and scheduling features powered by Calendly.

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas and complies with applicable Texas privacy regulations. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy 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 that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our Site, including:

1.1 Contact Form Information

When you submit our contact form, we collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Business name (optional)
• Message content and project details

1.2 Scheduling Information (Calendly)

When you schedule a call through our embedded Calendly widget, Calendly collects:

• Your name
• Email address
• Any additional information you provide during scheduling
• Your selected appointment date and time

Calendly is a third-party service with its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review Calendly's Privacy Policy to understand how they handle your data.

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Date and time of visits

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries: We use your contact form submissions to respond to your questions and provide information about our services.
• To schedule and conduct consultations: We use scheduling information to arrange and conduct strategy calls with you.
• To communicate with you: We may send you emails related to your inquiry, scheduled appointments, or our services.
• To improve our Site: We analyze usage data to improve our website's functionality and user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information as required by applicable laws and regulations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as Calendly for scheduling and email service providers for communication.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. Third-Party Services

Our Site integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Calendly: Used for scheduling appointments. View Calendly's Privacy Policy

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with your information.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Contact form submissions and related correspondence are typically retained for up to three (3) years unless you request earlier deletion.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, including the Texas Business and Commerce Code. Any disputes arising under this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Texas.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: