Last updated: June 14, 2026
This website, jamesbenham.com, is operated by James M. Benham ("James," "we," "us"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. We are committed to handling your data with transparency and care.
This site sets no cookies of its own. We do not use advertising networks, tracking pixels, or analytics scripts that fingerprint visitors.
When you submit the contact form at /contact.html, we collect:
This information is transmitted to James's private inbox via a third-party form processor (Web3Forms). No submitted data is stored on this website's servers. Web3Forms' privacy policy governs how they process form submissions in transit.
Our hosting provider (Vercel) may automatically collect standard web server logs, including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. These logs are retained for operational and security purposes according to Vercel's data processing terms.
This site loads typefaces (Inter and Playfair Display) from Google Fonts via fonts.googleapis.com. When your browser requests those fonts, your IP address is transmitted to Google's servers. Google states it does not use this data for advertising. See Google's Privacy Policy for details. We are working to migrate to self-hosted fonts to eliminate this third-party request entirely.
The speaking-engagements map is powered by Leaflet.js with OpenStreetMap tile data. Loading map tiles may transmit your IP address to OpenStreetMap servers. See the OpenStreetMap Foundation Privacy Policy for details.
Contact form submissions are used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to mailing lists, sell your information, or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
Contact form submissions are retained in James's email inbox for as long as reasonably necessary to resolve the inquiry, and are subject to standard email retention practices. If you request deletion of your submitted information, we will honor that request promptly.
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability, the right to object to processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. The legal basis for processing contact form data is your consent, given when you submit the form.
California residents have the right under the California Consumer Privacy Act to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Texas residents have rights under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), including rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a portable copy of personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
To exercise any of your privacy rights, or with questions about this policy, contact James directly via the contact form or by email at jbenham01@gmail.com.