Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

At Natasha Scott Portfolio ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website natashascott.dev (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you contact us through our website, we may collect the following personal information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Message content
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, 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 your inquiries and contact requests
• To provide information about our web development services
• To improve our website and user experience
• To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• To communicate with you about projects and services
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use our Site
• Improve Site functionality
• Analyze Site performance

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services for analytics, hosting, or other purposes. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. Third-party services we may use include:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Web hosting providers
• Content delivery networks (CDNs)
• Social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook)

5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for a period of two years unless you request deletion.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your information

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

8. Children's Privacy

Our website 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 we have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

12. Contact Us