Z WEBDEV — CALIFORNIA WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT STUDIO

Privacy Policy

Document Type: Privacy Policy & Data Practices Disclosure

Effective Date: 05/31/2026   |   Last Updated: 05/30/2026

1. INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW

Z WebDev is a solo freelance web design and development studio based in California, USA. This Privacy Policy describes how Z WebDev (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information of individuals (“you” or “your”) who visit our website or submit project inquiries through our online contact forms.

This policy applies to all information collected through our website and any related communications. By using our website or submitting an inquiry, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our website or submitting personal information.

Z WebDev is committed to handling your personal information responsibly, transparently, and in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors located in the European Union or European Economic Area.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in two primary ways: directly from you when you submit a form, and automatically through standard web technologies when you browse our site.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you complete a contact or project inquiry form on our website, we may collect the following personal information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Company or organization name (if applicable)
• Phone number (if provided voluntarily)
• Project details, goals, budget range, and timeline information
• Any other information you choose to include in your message

Providing this information is voluntary; however, certain fields (such as name and email) are required to respond to your inquiry.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information is collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URLs (the page you came from before visiting our site)
• Date and time of your visit
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is collected in aggregate and is generally not used to identify you personally, unless combined with other information you have provided.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Data

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics data. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by your web browser. We do not use cookies to track you across unrelated third-party websites.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to project inquiries. Contact form submissions are used solely to reply to your inquiry and discuss potential project engagements.
• To communicate with prospective and current clients. We may use your email address to follow up on an inquiry, provide a proposal, or share project-related communications.
• To improve our website and user experience. Automatically collected data helps us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can make it more useful and accessible.
• For analytics purposes. We use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to monitor traffic patterns, page performance, and general usage trends.
• To comply with legal obligations. We may retain or disclose information where required by applicable law or in response to lawful requests from public authorities.

4. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

4.1 Types of Cookies Used

4.2 Managing and Opting Out of Cookies

You have the right to control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific or all websites
• Receive a notification before a cookie is placed
• Browse in private or incognito mode to limit cookie storage

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including the ability to submit contact forms. For browser-level cookie management instructions, consult your browser’s help documentation (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Z WebDev uses a limited number of trusted third-party services to operate our website and manage client communications. These providers may have access to certain personal information as necessary to perform their functions. Each third-party provider operates under its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review those policies independently.

5.1 Analytics Providers

We may use Google Analytics or a comparable privacy-respecting analytics platform to collect aggregate website usage data. These tools may set cookies and collect anonymized information about your visit. Google’s privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

5.2 Hosting Providers

Our website is hosted by a third-party web hosting provider. The hosting provider may process technical data such as server logs, IP addresses, and request headers as part of normal infrastructure operations.

5.3 Form and Contact Tools

Contact and inquiry forms on our website may be powered by a third-party form service or processed through our hosting environment. Information you submit through these forms is transmitted to and stored by these tools before being delivered to us.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information submitted through contact and inquiry forms only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

• Inquiry form submissions are generally retained for up to 24 months following the date of initial contact, or longer if an active client relationship has been established.
• Client project records and related communications are retained for the duration of the project and for a reasonable period thereafter for legal, accounting, and business continuity purposes.
• Automatically collected technical and analytics data is typically retained in accordance with the retention policies of the respective third-party tools used (e.g., Google Analytics data is retained for up to 14 months by default).

6.1 Right to Request Deletion

You have the right to request that we delete the personal information we hold about you, subject to certain legal exceptions. To submit a deletion request, please contact us at the email address listed in Section 12 of this policy. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

7. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you are entitled to specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA). These rights are described below.

7.1 Your Rights as a California Resident

• Right to Know. You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which it was collected, the purposes for collection, and any categories of third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete. You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions permitted by law (e.g., information needed to complete a transaction or comply with a legal obligation).
• Right to Correct. You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing. Z WebDev does not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. No opt-out action is required, but this right is acknowledged and honored.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information. We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined under CPRA.
• Right to Non-Discrimination. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your California privacy rights. You will receive the same quality of service regardless of whether you submit a privacy request.

7.2 How to Submit a California Privacy Request

California residents may submit privacy requests by email at privacy@zwedev.com. Please include “California Privacy Request” in the subject line. We will verify your identity before processing your request and will respond within 45 calendar days, with a possible extension of an additional 45 days where reasonably necessary.

8. GDPR RIGHTS (EU / EEA VISITORS)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may apply to the processing of your personal data. This section describes the legal basis for processing and your rights under the GDPR.

8.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

• Legitimate interests — Processing inquiry data to evaluate and respond to potential client engagements and using analytics data to maintain and improve our website.
• Consent — Where we use non-essential cookies or tracking technologies, we rely on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time through your browser settings.
• Contract — Where we have entered into a client agreement, processing is necessary for the performance of that contract.
• Legal obligation — Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws or regulations.

8.2 Your Rights Under the GDPR

As an EU/EEA data subject, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• Right of Access. You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification. You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”). You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no overriding legitimate reason for continued processing.
• Right to Restriction of Processing. You may request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability. You may request your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object. You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

8.3 How to Exercise Your GDPR Rights

To exercise any of the rights described above, please contact us at privacy@zwedev.com. We will respond within 30 calendar days of receiving a verifiable request.

8.4 Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your personal data has been processed in a manner inconsistent with the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection supervisory authority in your country of residence or establishment.

9. DATA SECURITY

Z WebDev takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Use of HTTPS (SSL/TLS encryption) for all website traffic
• Limiting access to personal information to only those who need it to operate the business
• Using reputable third-party hosting and form providers with industry-standard security practices
• Regularly reviewing and updating practices as technology and threats evolve

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed at, and is not intended for use by, children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take prompt steps to delete that information from our records.

If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@zwedev.com.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

Z WebDev reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document. We will not provide individual notice of routine updates; it is your responsibility to review this policy periodically.

Continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If a modification materially affects how we handle previously collected personal information, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected individuals.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information below:

Z WebDev

Chula Vista Ca.

United States

Email: privacy@zwedev.com

We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently. For California residents, please reference Section 7; for EU/EEA residents, please reference Section 8, for guidance on exercising your specific legal rights.

Z WebDev — Privacy Policy | Effective Date: May 31, 2026  |  Last Updated: May 30, 2026

This document is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Z WebDev recommends consulting a qualified attorney to ensure compliance with all applicable laws for your specific business situation.