Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Contact: rich@divineweb.dev
Address: 2025 Sylvester Rd, Lakeland, Florida 33803, USA

1. Introduction

At Divine Web Development, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU Regulation 2016/679).

This policy outlines how we collect, process, and protect data belonging to individuals located in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).

2. What Is GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a law established by the European Union to protect the personal data and privacy of individuals within the EU and EEA.

It governs how companies collect, store, and use personal data, giving users full control over their information.

Even if your business operates outside of Europe, GDPR applies if you offer goods, services, or website access to EU residents.

3. What Data We Collect

Divine Web Development may collect the following categories of data:

• Contact Information: name, email address, phone number, company name.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device details, and cookies.

• Transactional Data: purchases, invoices, or service details.

• Communication Data: inquiries, project information, or messages sent via forms.

We collect data only for legitimate business purposes and only when necessary to provide our services.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Provide web design and development services.

• Communicate project details, invoices, or updates.

• Improve website functionality and user experience.

• Send newsletters, updates, or promotions (with consent).

• Comply with legal and tax obligations.

We never sell or rent your data to third parties.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data only under lawful bases permitted by the GDPR, including:

• Consent: When you voluntarily share information.

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a service agreement.

• Legal Obligation: To meet tax or regulatory requirements.

• Legitimate Interest: To improve services or secure our systems.

6. Data Protection & Security

We implement strict technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
These include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all website connections.

• Secure password and data storage practices.

• Restricted access to authorized personnel only.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
✅ Access your personal data.
✅ Request correction or deletion of your data.
✅ Restrict or object to data processing.
✅ Request data portability (receive your data in a readable format).
✅ Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at rich@divineweb.dev. We respond within 30 days.

9. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Because Divine Web Development operates in the United States, your data may be transferred and processed outside the EU.
We ensure all transfers comply with GDPR requirements using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve performance and analyze usage.
You can accept, decline, or customize cookies via our Cookie Policy and consent banner.
Learn more in our Cookie Policy.

11. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools (such as email platforms, analytics, or payment gateways) to deliver our services.
Each third party is carefully vetted for GDPR compliance.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Policy periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.