Privacy Policy
Effective date: September 28, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Michael Bippus (“I,” “me,” or “my”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit bippusportfolio.com or submit an inquiry. This website supports a culinary and hospitality training consulting business based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Information Collected
Information you provide. When you use a contact or project inquiry form, you may provide your name, email address, message, and any other information you choose to include.
Information collected automatically. WordPress.com, Jetpack, and related hosting or security services may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser and device information, referring pages, pages visited, dates and times, and cookie or similar technology data.
How Information Is Used
- Respond to inquiries and discuss potential consulting services.
- Evaluate project needs, audiences, timelines, and operational goals.
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website.
- Understand general website traffic and performance.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect legitimate business interests.
How Information Is Shared
I do not sell or rent personal information. Information may be shared with service providers that support website hosting, form delivery, spam prevention, security, and analytics, only as needed to provide those services. The site is hosted through WordPress.com, an Automattic service. You can review Automattic’s Privacy Policy for information about its practices. Information may also be disclosed when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, or the security of the website.
Cookies and Analytics
This website and its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functionality, security, performance measurement, and analytics. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect how the site functions.
Data Retention
Inquiry information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to respond, manage a potential or active business relationship, maintain appropriate business records, and meet legal obligations. Technical information may be retained by service providers according to their own policies.
Security
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect information. No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Your Choices
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you submitted through this website. I may need to verify your identity before completing a request, and some information may be retained when required by law or for legitimate business records. Privacy rights may vary based on your location.
Third-Party Links
This website may link to third-party websites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and I am not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Children’s Privacy
This website and its consulting services are not directed to children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Policy Updates
This policy may be updated as the website, services, or legal requirements change. The effective date above will be revised when material updates are made.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, email mpbippus8812@icloud.com.