1. Information I Collect

I collect only the information you voluntarily provide through the contact form on karly.dev:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry or communicate about potential work together. I do not collect user accounts, passwords, or payment information directly on the site.

2. How Your Information Is Used

I use your submitted information to:

• Respond to messages or project inquiries
• Communicate about services you request
• Maintain basic business records as required by U.S. law

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Third-Party Services

karly.dev uses trusted third‑party providers to operate the website and deliver services. These providers may process limited data on my behalf:

• Vercel — website hosting and deployment
• Sanity — content management
• Resend — email delivery for contact form submissions
• Stripe — payment processing for clients who choose to pay online

These services may store or process data in the United States or other regions. Each provider operates under its own privacy policy and security standards.

4. Cookies and Tracking

karly.dev does not use cookies, analytics tools, advertising trackers, or behavioral profiling technologies. Your browsing activity is not monitored or tracked across sessions.

5. Payment Information

If you choose to pay for services through Stripe:

• Payment details are processed exclusively by Stripe
• I do not receive or store your credit card number or banking information
• Stripe may collect identifying and transactional data as required to process payments

Please review Stripe’s privacy policy for more details.

6. Data Retention

I retain contact form submissions and business communications only as long as necessary to:

• Respond to your inquiry
• Maintain project records
• Meet legal or tax obligations

You may request deletion of your information at any time.

7. Your Rights

Because karly.dev is intended for U.S. visitors, rights under GDPR or other international privacy laws do not apply. However, you may always:

• Request a copy of the information you submitted
• Ask me to correct or delete your information
• Opt out of future communication

I will honor all reasonable requests unless prohibited by law.

8. Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure hosting through Vercel
• Encrypted transmission (HTTPS)
• Limited access to stored messages

No online system is perfectly secure, but I work to safeguard your data responsibly.

9. Children's Privacy

karly.dev is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact me, and I will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The “Update Date” at the top will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of any updates.

11. Contact Information

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

Karly Sams

Email: karlysams1218@gmail.com

Location: Maryland, USA