Privacy Policy & Cookie Notice | DCSS Web Development

1. Introduction

DCSS Web Development("we", "us", or "our") operates https://dcsswebdev.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information obtained through your use of the Site, with particular focus on our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please adjust your cookie preferences using the banner displayed on your first visit or by contacting us directly.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them whenever you come back or navigate between pages.

Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies(remain on your device until they expire or you delete them). They may be set by us ("first-party") or by third-party services we use.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Always Active

Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Site to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can configure your browser to block them, but parts of the site will not work correctly.

Examples

cookieConsent — stores your cookie preference selection
Session identifiers used for contact form security
CSRF protection tokens

Optional

Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Site's structure and content. These are only set if you accept all cookies or essential cookies plus analytics.

Examples

Page view counts and navigation paths
Referral source tracking (how you found us)
Aggregate performance metrics (load times, errors)

Optional

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings between visits.

Examples

Language or region preferences
UI layout or display settings you have configured

Optional

Marketing & Third-Party Cookies

We do not currently use advertising or marketing cookies. If this changes, this policy will be updated and your consent will be requested again.

Examples

None currently in use

4. Your Consent Choices

When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner provides three options:

Accept All — Enables all cookie categories described above.
Essential Only — Enables only strictly necessary cookies required for the Site to function.
Reject — Disables all optional cookies. Only essential cookies needed for basic site operation will be set.

Your preference is stored locally in your browser. You may change it at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this domain, which will cause the consent banner to reappear on your next visit.

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

In addition to the banner controls, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

View cookies currently stored by your browser
Delete individual cookies or all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies (note: this may break site functionality)
Set rules for specific sites

For detailed instructions, refer to your browser's help documentation:

Chrome →Firefox →Safari →Edge →

6. Information We Collect

Beyond cookies, the Site may collect the following information:

Information You Provide

Name and email address submitted through contact or inquiry forms
Project details or messages you send us

Automatically Collected

IP address and approximate geographic location (country/region)
Browser type, version, and operating system
Pages visited, time on page, and navigation path
Referring URL

7. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Respond to your inquiries and project requests
Improve the Site's content, performance, and usability
Understand how visitors discover and use the Site
Maintain the security and integrity of the Site
Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

8. Data Retention

Cookie preference data stored in your browser's local storage persists until you clear it manually or uninstall your browser. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Aggregated, anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely as it cannot be used to identify you.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page occasionally to stay informed. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please reach out:

DCSS Web Development

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