Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 5, 2026

CDD Business Basics (cddbusinessbasics.com) is a free resource operated by CDD Services (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a web design, SEO, and digital marketing company based in Maryland. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

Information you give us

When you fill out a form on this website, we collect the information you choose to provide, which may include:

Your name
Your email address
Your phone number
Your website address and business details
Any message or details you include about your project

This includes contact forms, free website review requests, newsletter signups, and resource download forms.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, our hosting servers automatically receive basic technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used to operate, secure, and improve the website.

Cookies and analytics

This website uses cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for it to function, perform well, and stay secure (for example, caching and security features).

We also use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google, to understand how visitors find and use this website, such as which pages are viewed and how visitors arrived. Google Analytics uses cookies and collects information such as your approximate location, device and browser type, and the pages you visit. We use this information in aggregate to improve our content, and we do not use it to identify you personally. You can learn how Google uses this data in Google’s privacy policy, and you can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your questions and requests
Provide free website reviews, consultations, and quotes you request
Send the resources and newsletters you sign up for
Provide and improve our services and this website
Protect the website against spam, fraud, and abuse
Comply with legal obligations

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or download a resource, we may send you occasional emails with helpful tips, new guides, and information about our services. Every marketing email includes a way to unsubscribe, and you can also contact us at any time to be removed.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only:

With service providers that help us operate this website and our business (such as website hosting and email delivery), who may use it only to provide those services to us
When required by law, or to protect our rights, users, or the public
As part of a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, such as responding to your request or maintaining our business relationship, unless a longer period is required by law.

Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Your Choices and Rights

You may request to access, correct, or delete the personal information you have provided to us, or unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws. To make a request, contact us using the information below.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for business owners and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Links to Other Websites

This website contains links to other websites, including our main website, cddwebdesign.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact CDD Services: