Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2.27.26

Overview

Melvina Walton recognizes the importance of protecting the personal information you provide to melvinawalton.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from you, how we use it, and how we protect it. By using our Site, you consent to our processing your information as set forth in this Privacy Policy and any amendments hereto.

This site is hosted on Squarespace, which also collects certain information about your visit. Please review Squarespace's privacy policy at https://www.squarespace.com/privacy for details about their data practices.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information that is automatically collected when you visit our Site.

Information You Provide: When you contact us through our contact form, email, phone, or other communication methods, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address, phone number, and message content. If you make a purchase through our Site, we collect payment and billing information (processed securely through Squarespace's payment systems).

Information Automatically Collected: When you visit our Site, information is automatically collected about your visit, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and duration of your visit. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies, many of which are standard features provided by Squarespace.

2. How We Collect Information

A. Through Contact Forms and Direct Communication

When you use our contact forms, email us, call, or otherwise communicate with us, we collect the information you provide. This is used to respond to your inquiry and to maintain communication with you.

B. Through Cookies and Website Analytics

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and understand how you use our Site. Cookies are small files stored on your computer that help us remember you and your preferences on future visits. You can control cookie settings in your browser, though disabling them may affect some Site functionality.

We use Squarespace's built-in analytics tools to track visitor behavior, including pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and how you arrived at our Site. This helps us understand what content is valuable to you and improve our Site accordingly.

C. Through Squarespace's Services

Squarespace may collect additional information as part of hosting and operating our Site. This includes analytics data, cookie information, and usage patterns. Squarespace handles much of the technical infrastructure for data collection. For details on what Squarespace collects and how they use it, please review their privacy policy at https://www.squarespace.com/privacy.

D. Through E-Commerce (if applicable)

If you make a purchase through our Site, you will provide payment information. All payment processing is handled securely by Squarespace's payment processors. We do not store your credit card information on our servers.

E. Through Email Marketing (if applicable)

If you subscribe to our mailing list or email communications, we collect your email address and any information you provide in signup forms. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

3. How We Use the Information Collected

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

  • Process purchases and send order confirmations

  • Send you information you've requested (newsletters, updates, etc.)

  • Improve our Site and personalize your experience

  • Analyze how visitors use our Site to make it better

  • Comply with legal obligations

We take your privacy seriously and will not share or sell your personal information without your explicit consent, except as required by law or to trusted service providers who help us operate our Site (such as Squarespace).

If necessary, we will release personal information if required to comply with the law, to protect our rights or the safety of others, or to investigate fraud or abuse.

4. How We Secure the Information Collected

We take the security of your information seriously. Squarespace uses industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption and secure servers, to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

For payment information, Squarespace uses PCI-compliant payment processors to ensure your credit card data is handled securely. We do not store payment information on our Site.

5. External Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Accessing and Managing Your Information

If you would like to access, update, or delete personal information you've provided to us, please contact us using the information below. For certain requests, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Email Communications and Preferences

If you subscribe to our email communications, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us directly. We respect your communication preferences and will not send you marketing emails if you opt out.

8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating this page and noting the effective date. Your continued use of the Site following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: homes@melvinawalton.com] Website: melvinawalton.com