Privacy Policy

Empowered Branding Studio (“we,” “us,” and “our”) values its users’ privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Empowered Branding Studio of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time Empowered Branding Studio decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner. This Policy applies to Empowered Branding Studio, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of your website domain, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.

Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Empowered Branding Studio does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites collect, make use of and share the information collected.

Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following:

1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;
2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;
3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;
4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
5. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.

Information We Collect

It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services.

This website collects various types of information, such as:

• Voluntarily provided information which may include identifying information such as your name, location, social media handles, email address, billing information, and/or credit card information which may be used when you purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested. We may conduct voluntary surveys to collect demographic information so we may better understand our users.
• Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include cookies, third-party tracking technologies, and server logs.

Why We Collect Information and For How Long

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

• To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
• To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;
• To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so;
• To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so;
• To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.

The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant or during which we are providing products and services you requested; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.

Use of Information Collected

Empowered Branding Studio does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent, or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties. Empowered Branding Studio does not participate in targeted advertising or profiling, so no opt-out method is needed.

Empowered Branding Studio may collect and make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from your website domain.

Empowered Branding Studio may also be in contact with you regarding surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered.

Empowered Branding Studio uses various third-party social media features including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and other interactive platforms. These may collect your IP address and require cookies to work properly. These services are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are not within Empowered Branding Studio’s control.

Disclosure of Information

Empowered Branding Studio may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:

• As necessary to provide services or products you have ordered, including processing payments and administering our website;
• In other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
• In the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined, in which case Empowered Branding Studio shall not attempt to re-identify the information;
• As required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
• To outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
• As necessary to enforce the Terms of Service; and
• As necessary to maintain, safeguard, and preserve Empowered Branding Studio’s rights.

It is the intent of this site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested, and any additional uses specifically provided for in this Policy.

Non-Marketing Purposes

Empowered Branding Studio greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in Empowered Branding Studio products and services). In certain circumstances, we may use our website or other public means to post a notice.

Children Under the Age of 13

Empowered Branding Studio’s website is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected from anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system’s database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website.

Unsubscribe or Opt-Out

All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website, please send an email requesting to unsubscribe to your business email address.

If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out. Empowered Branding Studio will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.

Consumer Rights Under State Privacy Laws in the United States of America

You may have certain consumer rights under your respective state’s laws, typically including the following, but which may vary from state to state:

• Access: You can request whether we collect Personal Information about you and request a copy of such Personal Information.
• Correction: If you believe that any Personal Information we are holding about you is incorrect or incomplete, you can request that we correct or supplement such information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete some or all of your Personal Information from our systems, subject to various exceptions permitted by law.
• Withdrawal of Consent: If we are processing your Personal Information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at your business email address and provide the identifying information you used when contacting or registering with us.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to affiliate and other websites. Empowered Branding Studio does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices, and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

Notice to European Union Users

Empowered Branding Studio’s operations are located in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its transfer, storage, and use as described in this Policy.

Your Rights Under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”)

Under GDPR regulations, you have certain rights when you provide your personal information to us. These rights include:

• The right to be informed
• The right of access
• The right to rectification
• The right to erasure
• The right to restrict processing
• The right of data portability
• The right to object

You may exercise the above rights by sending an email to your business email address and identifying the specific right you wish to exercise.

In addition to the rights above, we encrypt or anonymize your personal information whenever feasible. We also have protocols in place in the unlikely event of a data breach and will notify you if your personal information is compromised.

Security

Empowered Branding Studio takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g., credit card information), that information is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment.

However, given current technology, we cannot guarantee that our security measures will be 100% successful in protecting your personal information or that the internet services we use will fully protect your information against every attempt at unauthorized access.

Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within this Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our site. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you accept such changes.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy Agreement, please contact: info@empoweredbrandingstudio.com.