Privacy Notice

Effective Date: 01/01/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Brian Schindler’s website! Your privacy is important to us, and we’re committed to protecting any personal information you share. This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

- Directly from You: When you contact us, sign up for a newsletter, or hire our services, we may collect your name, email, phone number, and any details you provide.

- Automatically: When you visit the site, we gather data such as your IP address, browser type, and website activity through cookies and analytics tools.

- Third-Party Services: We may receive information from third-party platforms like social media or payment processors when you engage with us there.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

- Respond to inquiries and provide services

- Improve website functionality and user experience

- Send marketing and promotional content (only if you’ve opted in)

- Maintain security and prevent fraudulent activities

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:

- Service Providers: Trusted third parties that assist in website hosting, email delivery, and analytics.

- Legal Compliance: If required by law, or in response to legal requests.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Cookies help enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

- Access, correct, or delete your personal information

- Opt-out of marketing communications

- Restrict or object to data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

7. Security Measures

We take reasonable precautions to protect your data, but no online transmission is 100% secure. Use discretion when sharing information online.

8. External Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. GDPR & CCPA Compliance

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

- Right to Access & Portability: You can request a copy of the personal data we have about you.

- Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.

- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

- Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.

- Right to Object to Processing: You may object to the use of your data for specific purposes, like direct marketing.

- Right to Opt-Out of Data Selling (CCPA): We do not sell personal information, but California residents can still request confirmation of this.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

10. Updates to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Notice, please reach out to us at hello@brianschindler.co.

By using our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Notice.