This Privacy Policy describes how Fated LLC dba stlweb.dev ("stlweb.dev," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit https://stlweb.dev (the "Site") and when you engage our services.

We take privacy seriously. This policy is written in plain English. If you have questions, email us at hello@stlweb.dev.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

Contact form submissions: name, email address, company name, project description, budget, timeline.
Email correspondence with us.
Information you provide when purchasing services or signing contracts.

Information collected automatically:

Server access logs: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, timestamps. Retained for up to 30 days for security purposes.
Analytics data (if you consent to cookies): page views, session duration, referral source. We use privacy-respecting analytics with IP anonymization.

We do not use third-party advertising networks, sell your data, or share your information with data brokers.

2. How We Use Your Information

To respond to your inquiries and deliver contracted services.
To send project-related communications (invoices, proposals, updates).
To improve our website and diagnose technical issues.
To comply with legal obligations.
To protect against fraudulent or malicious activity.

We do not send marketing emails without your explicit consent.

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use strictly necessary cookies to operate the site (session management, CSRF protection). We use optional analytics cookies only with your consent. See our Cookie Policy for full details and opt-out instructions.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:

Service providers: Email delivery (for transactional emails only). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
Business transfers: If Fated LLC is acquired or merges, your data may transfer as part of that transaction. You will be notified.

5. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months after our last interaction. Server logs are deleted after 30 days. Client project data is retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance, then securely deleted.

6. Security

We implement industry-leading security practices: TLS 1.3 in transit, encrypted storage at rest, post-quantum security headers (ML-KEM-1024), HTTP/3 QUIC, strict CSP, HSTS with preloading, and regular security audits. We apply the same security standards to our own infrastructure that we recommend to clients.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
Opt out of analytics cookies at any time via our cookie consent banner.
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@stlweb.dev with the subject "Privacy Request."

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to GitHub, PQ PDF, PQ Crypta, and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

Fated LLC dba stlweb.dev
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Email: hello@stlweb.dev