Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes how MCWD Labs ("we," "our," or "the studio") collects, uses, and protects information you provide when using this website (mcwd.com).

Who we are. MCWD Labs is a digital studio based in Hartford, Connecticut. Contact: team@mcwd.com.

What we collect. We collect information in two ways:

1. Information you provide directly. When you submit the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the message you send us. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.
2. Information collected automatically. Like most websites, this site uses Google Analytics (GA4) to understand aggregate visitor behavior — pages viewed, approximate geographic region, device type, and referral source. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies. The data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

How we use information. Contact form submissions are used only to respond to you. Analytics data is used only to understand how the site is being used and to improve it. We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-party services. This site uses the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics (GA4) — analytics. See Google's privacy policy.
• Our hosting provider (AWS Lightsail) — stores the website. See AWS's privacy policy for details.

Cookies. This site sets cookies required by Google Analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser; doing so will not affect your ability to use the site.

Your rights. You may request a copy of any personal information we hold about you, or request that we delete it, by emailing team@mcwd.com. We will respond within 30 days. If you are in the European Union or the United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the GDPR; if you are in California, you have additional rights under the CCPA. In either case, email team@mcwd.com to exercise those rights.

Data retention. Contact form submissions are retained for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and maintain our business records, typically up to 24 months. Analytics data follows Google's default retention policies.

Security. We use standard industry practices to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption and secure hosting. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children. This site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

Changes to this policy. We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on this page.

Contact. Questions about this policy? Email team@mcwd.com.