Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 13, 2024

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us or use our services, we may collect:

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Company name and business information
• Information about your business challenges and automation needs
• Any other information you choose to provide in forms or communications

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address and general location information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website and search terms
• Device information (type, operating system)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information about our services
• Deliver our services including automation consulting and implementation
• Improve our website and understand how visitors use our site
• Send relevant updates about our services (only if you opt in)
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate business interests

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies and tracking:

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality, such as remembering your form submissions and preferences.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

If you consent, we may use cookies to show you relevant content and track the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.

You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings or through our cookie banner when you first visit the site.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We never sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business:

• Email services (for sending communications)
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
• Website hosting (Cloudflare, Netlify)
• Customer management (CRM systems)

These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on its purpose:

• Contact inquiries: 3 years from last contact
• Client project data: 7 years for business records
• Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe

You can request earlier deletion of your data at any time.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

You can request a copy of all personal information we have about you.

Correction

You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion

You can request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).

Portability

You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format.

Opt-out

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@beachbreezestudios.com.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting with reputable providers
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular backups with encryption

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your information using industry-standard practices.

8. International Data Transfers

Our website and services are hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for businesses and individuals 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top
• For significant changes, we'll notify you via email or website notice
• Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

11. Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, contact us: