Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how bengilden.com ("this site," "I," "me") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or interact with this website.
Information I Collect
Contact information: If you contact me through a form, email, or social media link on this site, I collect the information you provide, such as your name and email address, in order to respond to your inquiry.
Automatically collected information: Like most websites, this site may automatically collect certain information about your visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages viewed, through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Advertising and analytics: This site may use tools such as Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel and standard web analytics to understand how visitors use the site and to measure the performance of advertising campaigns. These tools may collect information about your interactions with this site and, where applicable, use that information to show you relevant ads on other platforms.
How I Use Information
Information collected through this site is used to:
Respond to inquiries and messages
Understand and improve how visitors use the site
Measure and improve the performance of advertising campaigns
Communicate with you about your orders or purchases, where applicable
I do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
This site is hosted on Squarespace and may link to or integrate with third-party services, including Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Etsy, and standard web analytics providers. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle information, and I encourage you to review them.
Cookies
This site may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and support advertising measurement. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect how the site functions.
Your Rights
You may contact me at any time to ask what information I hold about you, to request corrections, or to request deletion of your information, subject to any legal or legitimate business requirements to retain certain records.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:
Email: ben.gilden@gmail.com Website: bengilden.com