Privacy Policy

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly when you interact with us. This includes data submitted through our:

• Contact form: Name, email address, phone number, company name, and project details
• Chat widget: Messages and inquiries submitted through our on-site chat
• Service engagements: Project requirements, deliverables, and related correspondence
• Payment processing: Billing details processed securely through Stripe (we do not store your full payment card information on our servers)

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical data:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and device information
• Operating system and screen resolution
• Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Referring website or source

Preferences & Local Storage

We store your light/dark theme preference in your browser's localStorage so your chosen theme persists across visits. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver our services: Process your requests, deliver project work, and communicate updates
• Process payments: Securely handle invoicing and payment through Stripe
• Respond to inquiries: Reply to contact form submissions, chat messages, emails, and phone calls
• Improve our website: Understand how visitors use our site so we can enhance functionality and content
• Send communications: Provide project updates, service-related notices, and (with your consent) marketing information
• Ensure security: Protect our website, systems, and users from unauthorized access or misuse
• Meet legal obligations: Comply with applicable laws and enforce our Terms of Service

We will never sell your personal information to third parties. We only share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, all bound by strict confidentiality obligations.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption in transit: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure hosting: Our website is hosted on Vercel with enterprise-grade infrastructure, automatic security updates, and DDoS protection
• PCI-compliant payments: Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1 certified provider — the highest level of payment security certification
• Access controls: Employee access to data is restricted on a need-to-know basis with strong authentication
• Security headers: Our website enforces strict Content Security Policy, X-Frame-Options, and other HTTP security headers

While we strive to protect your personal information using industry best practices, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to continuous improvement of our security posture.

Local Storage

We use your browser's localStorage to save your preferred theme (light or dark mode). This data is stored locally on your device, is not transmitted to any server, and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.

Essential Cookies

Our hosting platform (Vercel) may set essential cookies required for website functionality, routing, and security. These cookies do not track your personal behavior.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools to understand aggregate website usage patterns such as page views, traffic sources, and visitor demographics. Analytics data is anonymized and is never used to personally identify individual users.

Managing Your Preferences

You can control cookies and local storage through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies or clearing localStorage may affect website functionality, such as resetting your theme preference.

We use the following trusted third-party services to deliver and improve our operations:

• Stripe — Secure payment processing for invoices and project payments. Stripe's privacy policy is available at stripe.com/privacy
• Vercel — Website hosting, deployment, and edge network delivery. Vercel's privacy policy is available at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Email services (SMTP) — Transactional email delivery for contact form submissions and client communications

Each third-party provider maintains their own privacy policy governing how they handle data. We carefully evaluate all partners for data protection and security compliance before integration.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: Object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw previously granted consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@bluemintstudios.com or call (561) 331-9009. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• Active client data: Retained for the duration of our business relationship
• Completed project records: Retained for up to 7 years for business and tax records
• Contact form submissions: Retained for 1 year unless a business relationship is established
• Marketing preferences: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Technical logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging purposes

Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@bluemintstudios.com so we can take appropriate action.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• We will notify active clients by email of significant changes
• We will post a notice on our website for major policy revisions

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.