Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11.03.2026

1. Introduction

Openfield Web Design ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information we collect from individuals and businesses that visit our website, use our services, or otherwise interact with us (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Services in the United States.

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Contact information: name, company name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
• Project information: details about your business, website, branding, and design preferences.
• Account information: username, password, and other credentials if you create an account.
• Communication content: information contained in emails, contact forms, proposals, and customer support requests.
• Payment information: billing address and limited payment details (note: full payment card data is typically processed by third‑party payment processors and not stored by us).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically When you access or use our website or Services, we may automatically collect:

• Usage data: pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages.
• Device and technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, screen resolution, and similar technical information.
• Cookies and similar technologies: data collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and other tracking technologies. For more information, see Section 6 (Cookies and Tracking Technologies).

2.3 Information from Third Parties We may receive information about you from:

• Service providers (e.g., analytics providers, payment processors, hosting providers).
• Publicly available sources (e.g., business websites, social media, directories) for lead generation and project research.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Services, including designing, developing, and maintaining websites and related digital assets.
• To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
• To prepare and manage proposals, quotes, contracts, invoices, and project documentation.
• To personalize and improve our Services, including website content, user experience, and service offerings.
• To send administrative information, such as service updates, security notices, and policy changes.
• To send marketing communications about our services, promotions, and news, where permitted by law and subject to your communication preferences.
• To analyze usage and performance of our website and Services and to conduct research and development.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and other unlawful or harmful activities.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements and rights.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (If Applicable)

Where applicable under U.S. or other relevant laws, we may process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent.
• Performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Our legitimate business interests (such as improving our Services, securing our systems, and marketing our offerings) where those interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Compliance with legal obligations.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers We may share information with third‑party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Website hosting and cloud infrastructure.
• Payment processing.
• Email and communication tools.
• Analytics and performance monitoring.
• Marketing and advertising tools.
• Professional advisors (e.g., accountants, legal counsel). These service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are expected to protect it appropriately.

5.2 Business Transfers If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, asset sale, or similar business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

5.3 Legal Requirements and Protection of Rights We may disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation, court order, or government request.
• Protect and defend our rights, property, or safety, or that of our clients, partners, or others.
• Investigate and prevent potential violations of our agreements, security incidents, or fraud.

5.4 With Your Consent We may share your information with third parties when you consent to or request such sharing.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use personal information about you, including to:

• Enable core website functionality.
• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Analyze site traffic and usage trends.
• Improve our Services and marketing.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to:

• Provide Services and complete projects.
• Maintain business and financial records.
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and tax obligations.

When information is no longer needed, we will delete, de‑identify, or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws and our internal policies.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures may include:

• Secure hosting environments.
• Access controls and authentication.
• Encryption and secure transmission where appropriate.
• Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete certain personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
• Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured, commonly used, and machine‑readable format, where technically feasible.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details in Section 12. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request. Your rights are subject to limitations under applicable law.

You may opt out of receiving marketing emails from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails or by contacting us. Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you non‑promotional messages relating to your use of the Services.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete such information. If you believe we may have collected such information, please contact us.

11. International Data Transfers

Openfield Web Design is based in the United States, and the information we collect is processed and stored in the U.S. If you access our Services from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, you may contact us at:

Openfield Web Design Email: info@cozyasfluff.com Mailing Address: 2625 N Loop Dr Ames, IA, 50010

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of the Services after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.