Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

Welcome to Benjamin Joel ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you visit www.benjaminjoel.com (the "Site").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you browse our portfolio, subscribe to updates, or reach out to us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: details you provide directly to us and information collected automatically through our host platform, Wix.

a. Information You Provide Directly

Contact & Inquiries: When you use our contact form or send an email, we collect your name, email address, and any project details or messages you provide.
Mailing List / Newsletter: If you sign up to receive portfolio updates, announcements, or newsletters, we collect your email address and preferred name.

b. Information Collected Automatically

Because our website is built on Wix, certain technical data is collected automatically when you visit:

Usage & Analytics Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the time/date of your visit.
Cookies & Tracking: Wix and integrated third-party tools (such as Google Analytics or social media widgets) use cookies and similar technologies to ensure site functionality, enhance user experience, and analyze site performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries, illustration requests, or general messages.
Send you updates, portfolio news, or project announcements (only if you explicitly opted in).
Maintain, secure, and optimize website performance and layout.
Monitor traffic and usage patterns to improve the site.

3. Third-Party Services & Hosting

Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix provides us with the online platform that allows us to showcase our work and communicate with you. Your data may be stored through Wix’s data storage, databases, and general Wix.com applications on secure servers behind a firewall.

If you interact with third-party tools embedded on our site (such as social media links or embedded media), those third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies & How to Manage Them

Cookies are small data files stored on your browser. Wix uses necessary cookies to allow visitors to navigate and use key features on our site.

You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this site may become inaccessible or not function properly.

5. Data Retention & Security

We retain personal information (such as contact form submissions or email list details) only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. We take reasonable administrative and technical precautions to safeguard your information against loss, theft, and unauthorized access.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (such as the UK, EU, or North America), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access & Portability: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we update or correct inaccurate data.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information from our records.
Unsubscribe: Opt out of receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the form on the website.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out using the contact form on the website.