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Terms of use and Privacy Policy \u2014 effective<\/strong> April 2026<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

TERMS OF USE <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This website \u2014 keithbloom.com and its subdirectory keithbloom.com\/creative \u2014 is the personal and professional portfolio and publishing platform of Keith W. Bloom, Washington, DC. By accessing or using this site you agree to the following terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Original Content and Intellectual Property<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All content on this site \u2014 including but not limited to written works, strategy observations, creative portfolio documentation, photography, design work, and visual assets \u2014 is the original work of Keith W. Bloom or was created under his creative direction and is protected by applicable United States and international copyright law. All rights are reserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may read, share links to, and reference content from this site for personal, educational, or professional purposes provided that proper attribution is given and no content is reproduced in full without express written permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, sublicense, or create derivative works from any content on this site without prior written consent from Keith W. Bloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portfolio Work and Client Confidentiality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creative portfolio pieces displayed on this site represent work completed for clients over the course of a thirty-year professional practice. Client relationships, project details, and strategic information are presented at a level of detail appropriate for portfolio documentation. Nothing on this site constitutes a disclosure of confidential client information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategy and AI Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The strategy observations, analyses, and commentary published in the Strategy and AI section of this site represent the independent professional opinions of Keith W. Bloom. They do not constitute legal, financial, or business advice. No client or employer relationship is implied or created by reading this content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All photographs on this site were taken by Keith W. Bloom unless otherwise noted. They are personal works and may not be reproduced, downloaded, or used for any purpose without express written permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third Party Links<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This site may contain links to third party websites for reference or context. Keith W. Bloom is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked third party site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Warranties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This site and its contents are provided as-is without warranty of any kind. Keith W. Bloom makes no representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose of the content published here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For permissions, licensing inquiries, or any questions regarding these terms please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

keith@keithbloom.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Privacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This privacy policy describes how Keith W. Bloom \u2014 operating at keithbloom.com and keithbloom.com\/creative \u2014 collects, uses, and protects information gathered through this website. I am committed to handling any information you share with me responsibly and transparently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information I Collect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This site collects personal information only when you voluntarily provide it through the contact form. The contact form requests your name, email address, and message. No other personal information is collected or required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This site does not require registration, does not offer user accounts, and does not operate a newsletter or mailing list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How I Use Your Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information submitted through the contact form is used solely to respond to your inquiry. Your name and email address will not be added to any mailing list, sold to any third party, shared with any partner organization, or used for any purpose other than responding directly to your message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cookies and Server Logs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This site is hosted by HostGator and powered by WordPress. Both the hosting environment and WordPress itself may set functional cookies necessary for the site to operate correctly. These cookies do not track you across other websites and are not used for advertising or analytics purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HostGator’s servers automatically log standard visitor information including IP addresses, browser types, referring URLs, and pages visited. This information is retained by HostGator in accordance with their own privacy and data retention policies and is not accessed or used by me for any purpose other than diagnosing technical issues if they arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third Party Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This site does not currently use third party analytics services such as Google Analytics. Links to external sites \u2014 including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram \u2014 are provided for reference. Once you leave this site, your activity is governed by the privacy policies of those third party platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data Retention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Messages received through the contact form are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and conduct any resulting professional conversation. No personal data is archived or stored in a database beyond what your email client retains as a matter of normal operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom you have rights under GDPR including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data you have provided. To exercise any of these rights please contact me directly at the address below. Given the limited nature of data collection on this site, most requests can be fulfilled promptly and informally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This site is intended for professional audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changes to This Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in site functionality or applicable law. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For privacy inquiries, data requests, or any questions regarding this policy please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keith W. Bloom keith@keithbloom.cm<\/a> 202-494-9333 Washington, DC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRIVACY POLICY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This website \u2014 keithbloom.com and its subdirectory keithbloom.com\/creative \u2014 is the personal and professional portfolio and publishing platform of Keith W. Bloom, Washington, DC. By accessing or using this site you agree to the following terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Original Content and Intellectual Property<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All content on this site \u2014 including but not limited to written works, strategy observations, creative portfolio documentation, photography, design work, and visual assets \u2014 is the original work of Keith W. Bloom or was created under his creative direction and is protected by applicable United States and international copyright law. All rights are reserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may read, share links to, and reference content from this site for personal, educational, or professional purposes provided that proper attribution is given and no content is reproduced in full without express written permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, sublicense, or create derivative works from any content on this site without prior written consent from Keith W. Bloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portfolio Work and Client Confidentiality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creative portfolio pieces displayed on this site represent work completed for clients over the course of a thirty-year professional practice. Client relationships, project details, and strategic information are presented at a level of detail appropriate for portfolio documentation. Nothing on this site constitutes a disclosure of confidential client information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategy and AI Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The strategy observations, analyses, and commentary published in the Strategy and AI section of this site represent the independent professional opinions of Keith W. Bloom. They do not constitute legal, financial, or business advice. No client or employer relationship is implied or created by reading this content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All photographs on this site were taken by Keith W. Bloom unless otherwise noted. They are personal works and may not be reproduced, downloaded, or used for any purpose without express written permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third Party Links<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This site may contain links to third party websites for reference or context. Keith W. Bloom is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked third party site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Warranties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This site and its contents are provided as-is without warranty of any kind. Keith W. Bloom makes no representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose of the content published here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For permissions, licensing inquiries, or any questions regarding these terms please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

keith@keithbloom.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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