Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [12/22/2024]

At SocialFansGeek (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring your privacy is safeguarded. This Privacy Policy explains the types of data we collect, how we use and protect that information, and your rights in accordance with U.S. laws (including the California Consumer Privacy Act, “CCPA”). By using our website or purchasing any of our services, you agree to the collection and use of information as outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various categories of information from you, including:

  1. Personal Identification Details

    • Name, email address, and other basic contact information.

  2. Payment Information

    • Payment details (e.g., credit/debit card information) are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

  3. IP Address and Location Data

    • Used to enhance security, prevent fraud, and analyze site traffic.

  4. Social Media Account Data

    • Limited to what is necessary to fulfill your order (e.g., profile or username).

  5. Marketing and Analytics Data

    • Information gathered through Google Ads, cookies, or other tracking technologies to understand user behavior, deliver personalized ads, and improve website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the data collected for the following purposes:

  1. Service Provision

    • To process your orders, deliver the requested services, and provide customer support.

  2. Communication

    • To send updates regarding orders, new offers, or enhancements to our services.
    • You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link provided in each communication.

  3. Analytics and Improvements

    • To analyze website usage, identify trends, and enhance user experience.
    • This may include the use of Google Ads and similar marketing tools to measure ad performance and deliver targeted advertising.

  4. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

    • To comply with tax obligations, legal processes, and law enforcement requests.

  5. Fraud Detection and Security

    • To protect against unauthorized or fraudulent activity, ensuring the safety of our users and our systems.

3. Marketing and Advertising (Including Google Ads)

  1. Google Ads

    • We may use Google Ads and related tracking pixels to display personalized advertisements based on your browsing activity and interaction with our website.
    • Data collected may include device identifiers, IP addresses, cookie identifiers, and site interaction data.
    • You can manage your Google Ads preferences via your Google account settings or by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.

  2. Other Marketing Platforms

    • We may also integrate similar tools from other marketing platforms to tailor advertisements or measure campaign effectiveness.
    • You may control your preferences by adjusting your browser or device settings and opting out where available.

4. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  1. Access and Review

    • Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  2. Correction or Deletion

    • Ask us to correct inaccuracies or delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exemptions.

  3. Opt-Out of Data Collection or Marketing

    • Withdraw consent for data processing activities and/or direct marketing at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

  4. Do Not Sell My Personal Information

    • If you are a California resident (under CCPA), you have the right to request that we do not sell your personal data. While we do not currently sell personal data, you can still contact us to confirm our practices or request an opt-out.

5. Third-Party Sharing

  1. Service Providers

    • We do not sell personal information to third parties. We may share information with service providers (such as payment processors) only as necessary to carry out our Services.
    • These partners are contractually required to protect your data and comply with relevant privacy regulations.

  2. Legal Obligations

    • We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

  3. Business Transactions

    • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal data.

6. Data Security

  1. Encryption and Security Standards

    • Payment details and sensitive data are encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology during transmission.
    • We employ industry-standard security measures such as firewalls and access controls to safeguard your information.

  2. Data Retention

    • We retain personal data only as long as it is needed for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with our legal obligations.

7. Cookie Policy

  1. Use of Cookies

    • We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to provide essential website functionality, remember user preferences, and analyze website traffic.

  2. Types of Cookies

    • Essential Cookies: Required for site operation.
    • Analytics Cookies: Help us improve our site by tracking user interactions.
    • Advertising Cookies: Deliver personalized ads and measure ad performance.

  3. Opt-Out

    • You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain functionalities on our site.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take all necessary measures to ensure that transfers of personal data comply with applicable data protection laws.

10. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any modifications will become effective upon posting the revised policy on our website, along with the “Last Updated” date. If we make significant changes, we will provide more prominent notice (e.g., via email or website banner).

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We value your trust and are dedicated to protecting your privacy. Thank you for choosing SocialFansGeek.