Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2023 - Last Updated: May 8, 2026

Tree Top Web Design ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.treetopwebdesign.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, what technologies are active on our site, and what choices you have.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us, request a proposal, schedule a consultation, or subscribe to our mailing list, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Information about your business or project

We use this information only to respond to your inquiry, provide the services you requested, and communicate with you about our services. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. This may include:

Your IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or search terms
Device type and screen resolution
General geographic location (city/region level, not precise)

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

Technologies on Our Website

We use the following third-party services on our website. These services may place cookies or collect data as described below.

Google Tag Manager (GTM)

We use Google Tag Manager to manage the scripts and tracking tags on our website. GTM itself does not collect personal data, but it loads other services listed below.

Google Analytics (G-4EXDRF3PHB)

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website, including which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and how they found us. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data. The information is processed by Google and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics collects:

Pages viewed
Session duration
Traffic source (how you found us)
General geographic location
Browser and device information

We do not use Google Analytics to identify individual visitors, and we do not enable advertising features or cross-site tracking.

Joomla CMS

Our website is built on Joomla, which may set functional cookies necessary for the website to operate properly (such as session cookies and language preferences).

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. We operate on an opt-in basis: non-essential cookies and tracking technologies are not activated until you provide your consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings option on our website. You can also withdraw your consent at any time, and we will stop non-essential tracking.

Types of Cookies

Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled. They include session cookies and security cookies set by our content management system.

Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our website through services like Google Analytics. These are only activated with your consent.

Your Privacy Rights

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Tree Top Web Design does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. If you wish to exercise your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, please contact us at (831) 425-4505 or .

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

Right to Know: You may request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you.
Right to Opt-Out: You may direct us not to sell or share your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA)

We are committed to complying with all applicable California privacy laws, including the California Invasion of Privacy Act. We do not use technologies that intercept, record, or monitor your communications without your knowledge and consent. All third-party tracking technologies on our website require your opt-in consent before they are activated.

Do Not Track

While there is no universal standard for Do Not Track signals, we are committed to providing clear opt-in consent controls for all non-essential tracking on our website.

How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information we collect. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) to secure data in transit. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. 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, we will take steps to delete that information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, respond to your requests, or as required by law. Contact form submissions and email correspondence are retained for up to three years unless you request earlier deletion.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:

Tree Top Web Design 850 Front St. #1194 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: (831) 425-4505 Email: Website: www.treetopwebdesign.com