Privacy Policy

Last Modified: June 2, 2024

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At Mattie Clay Branding & Public Relations, your privacy is our highest priority. This Privacy Policy applies to www.mattieclaybpr.com and Mattie Clay Branding & Public Relations and governs data collection and usage. This policy applies to all current and future subsidiary companies.

By using www.mattieclaybpr.com (the "Website"), you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Routine Information Collection

When you request information, products, or services, we may ask for your personal information to process your request properly and invoice you accurately. This information may include:

• Your name

• Address

• Phone number

• Email address

• Website

• Credit card information

We may use this information to improve our marketing efforts, analyze the popularity of our products or services, notify you of special offers and discounts, share with you new products and services, and other communications.

To serve you better, we may share this information with our third-party suppliers or transactional companies whom we have hired and have confidentiality agreements with, to provide credit card services, collect receivables, analyze data, and other support services. These companies are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of personal information and are not permitted to retain, store, or use it for any purpose other than as agreed.

2. Cookies and Web Beacons

Like most commercial websites, we use cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your hard drive that enable us to collect aggregate information, so we can serve you better on your subsequent visits. Cookies do not track any personal identifying information about you. They only provide your IP address and statistical information such as when you visit and how long you spend on individual pages. We use this technology to determine whether you are a new or returning visitor, to analyze traffic patterns, perform statistical analysis, improve navigation, and enhance our service to you.

3. Controlling Your Privacy

Cookies cannot retrieve information from your computer, spread viruses, or capture your email address. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies but can be set to notify you when you receive a cookie. They also allow you to accept or reject cookies. However, not accepting cookies may make certain features on our website unavailable to you.

4. Third Party Analytics

We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to evaluate and aggregate visitor data. These services help us understand how visitors use the Website. By visiting and using the Website, you consent to the collection and review of data about you by these analytics providers as described in this Privacy Policy.

For more information on Google Analytics and how to opt out, please visit Google Analytics. If you opt out of any service, you may not enjoy the full functionality of the Website.

5. Unsubscribe or Opt-Out

If at any time you do not wish to receive offers or emails from us, you may unsubscribe by emailing info@mattieclaybpr.com.

6. Information You Share

When you voluntarily make your personal information available online in an environment shared by third parties (e.g., message boards, blogs, email, webinars, classes, telephone conferences, comment areas), this information can be viewed, saved, collected, heard, and used by others outside of the Company. We are not responsible for any unauthorized third-party use of information provided in these contexts. Please be mindful whenever you share any information online or in a group setting.

7. Links to Other Websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites, including those of affiliates, sponsors, advertisers, or other websites to which we may link. When visiting any third-party websites, you are responsible for reviewing the privacy policy and terms of use applicable to each site.

8. Security

The security of your personally identifiable information is extremely important to Mattie Clay Branding & Public Relations. We use PayPal to process your purchases of our products and services. Your information is stored in an SSL-encrypted database.

Be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic or physical server storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you have reason to believe that your information has been compromised, please email us immediately at info@mattieclaybpr.com.

9. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

We comply with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act). We do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products, and services are directed toward people who are at least 13 years old or older.

10. Visitors Outside the U.S.

Our website and the servers that make this website available are located in the United States. U.S. laws govern all matters relating to this website. By visiting our website and submitting information, you authorize this transfer, processing, and use.

11. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are covered by the GDPR, you have several important rights free of charge, including:

• Fair processing of information and transparency over how we use your personal information

• Access to your personal information and certain supplementary information

• Correction of any mistakes in your information

• Erasure of personal information in certain situations

• Receipt of the personal information you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and the right to transmit those data to a third party

• Objecting to the processing of personal information for direct marketing

• Objecting to decisions taken by automated means that produce legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affect you

• Objecting to certain other situations of continued processing of your personal information

• Restriction of processing of your personal information in certain circumstances

For further information, see the Guidance from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) on individuals’ rights under the GDPR, available at ICO Guide to GDPR.

To exercise any of these rights, please:

• Email or write to us

• Provide sufficient information to identify you (e.g., email address, name, username, registration details)

• Provide proof of your identity and address (a copy of your driver’s license or passport and a recent utility or credit card bill)

• Provide information related to your request (including which website or program your request pertains to)

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make a material change to this policy, we will post the changes on this privacy policy webpage and may also inform you of the changes by other means such as our newsletter or direct email.

13. How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy or Terms of Use related to our website(s), please direct your questions to info@mattieclaybpr.com with “Privacy Policy” in the subject line.