Privacy Policy

MCCAHL LLC, doing business as MCCAHL Design Atelier (“MCCAHL,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit or interact with mccahl.com (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with the Site, including when you submit an inquiry, contact us, or otherwise communicate with MCCAHL.

Depending on how you interact with us, this information may include:

  • Your name;

  • Email address;

  • Phone number;

  • Mailing or project address;

  • Information about your project, design needs, preferences, or requested services;

  • Any other information you choose to include in an inquiry or correspondence.

We may also automatically collect certain technical and usage information when you visit the Site. This may include information such as:

  • IP address;

  • Browser type and version;

  • Device type;

  • Operating system;

  • Pages viewed;

  • Date and time of visits;

  • Referring websites or sources;

  • General information about how you interact with the Site; and

  • Other information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

We collect this information to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site and to understand how visitors use it.

2. Information You Provide to Us

If you submit an inquiry through the Site or contact MCCAHL by email, we may collect and retain the information you provide so that we can:

  • Respond to your inquiry;

  • Evaluate whether your project may be a good fit for MCCAHL;

  • Communicate with you about requested services;

  • Provide information you have requested;

  • Schedule consultations or other communications; and

  • Maintain business records related to our communications.

Submitting an inquiry does not create a client relationship between you and MCCAHL. Any professional services provided by MCCAHL will be governed by a separate written agreement.

3. Website Analytics and Usage Information

We may use website analytics and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve its content, functionality, and performance.

These technologies may collect information such as pages visited, traffic sources, device and browser information, interactions with the Site, and other usage information.

Our website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace may collect and process certain visitor information on our behalf as part of providing website hosting, analytics, security, and related services.

For more information about how Squarespace handles personal information, please review Squarespace's applicable privacy policies.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that can help websites function properly, remember preferences, and provide information about website usage.

We may use cookies for purposes including:

  • Essential website functionality;

  • Security and fraud prevention;

  • Remembering preferences;

  • Website analytics and performance; and

  • Understanding how visitors interact with the Site.

Some cookies may be provided by third-party services used in connection with the Site.

You may be able to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Depending on your location and the technologies used on the Site, you may also be presented with cookie-management or consent options.

Because the specific cookies used by a Squarespace website can vary depending on the features and integrations enabled, our cookie practices may change as the Site evolves.

5. How We Use Personal Information

MCCAHL may use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communications;

  • Provide information about our services;

  • Evaluate and manage potential client relationships;

  • Communicate with prospective or current clients;

  • Operate and maintain the Site;

  • Improve the Site, content, and user experience;

  • Understand website traffic and usage;

  • Protect the security and integrity of the Site;

  • Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity;

  • Comply with legal obligations; and

  • Carry out other purposes described at the time information is collected.

We will not use personal information for materially different purposes without providing appropriate notice where required by applicable law.

6. How We Share Personal Information

We may share personal information with service providers and other third parties when reasonably necessary to operate our business and Site.

These may include providers that assist with:

  • Website hosting and management;

  • Website analytics;

  • Email and communications;

  • Form submission processing and storage;

  • Scheduling;

  • Website security;

  • Information technology; and

  • Other business operations.

These service providers may process information on our behalf and are expected to use information only as necessary to provide their services or as otherwise permitted by law.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests;

  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of MCCAHL, our clients, visitors, or others;

  • Investigate fraud, security issues, or unlawful activity; or

  • Protect the security and integrity of the Site.

We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, vendors, professional organizations, or other external websites.

MCCAHL does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites. Once you leave the Site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website or service you visit.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain appropriate business and legal records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

The length of time we retain information may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

9. Data Security

MCCAHL takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or through the Site.

10. Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

MCCAHL does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to address the information.

11. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we maintain about you;

  • Request correction of inaccurate information;

  • Request deletion of certain personal information;

  • Request information about how your personal information is collected or used; or

  • Exercise other rights available under applicable privacy laws.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests. Some requests may be subject to limitations or exceptions under applicable law.

12. Email Communications

If you contact MCCAHL by email or submit an inquiry through the Site, we may use your email address to respond to your request and communicate with you regarding your inquiry or potential project.

We will not add you to a marketing mailing list solely because you submit a project inquiry unless you separately request or consent to receive marketing communications where required.

You may contact us at any time to request that we stop sending non-essential communications.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our business practices, website functionality, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Site after an updated Privacy Policy is posted constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy to the extent permitted by applicable law.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how MCCAHL handles personal information, please contact us:

MCCAHL LLC
MCCAHL DESIGN ATELIER
Seattle, Washington
mccahl@mccahl.com