Effective Date: December 11th, 2024
At AVD Agency, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.avdagency.com. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to improve your experience with our website and services. The types of information we may collect include:
Personal Information
Personal information refers to information that can be used to identify you, such as:
- Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and company name.
- Event Registration Information: Data provided during event registration, such as ticket purchases, event preferences, and attendee details.
- Billing Information: Payment information, such as credit card details, when necessary for processing payments (note: payment data is processed securely via third-party providers).
Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information is data that does not personally identify you, such as:
- Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to collect information about your preferences and enhance your user experience. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- Providing Services: To respond to inquiries, process event registrations, and deliver services such as event management, customer support, and email communication.
- Improving the Website: To enhance the functionality, user experience, and security of the website based on your feedback and usage patterns.
- Marketing and Communication: To send you promotional materials, event invitations, or newsletters, provided you have opted in to receive such communications. You can opt out at any time.
- Payment Processing: To process payments for event tickets or services (through secure third-party payment processors).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, legal processes, and governmental requests, including responding to legal claims or disputes.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect non-personal information about how visitors interact with our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality, such as session management and security.
- Performance Cookies: Collect information on how visitors use the website, such as page visits and interactions.
- Functionality Cookies: Allow the website to remember preferences or choices you make (e.g., language or region).
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and track the performance of advertising campaigns.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some features of the website.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate technical, physical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with event management, payment processing, email communication, website analytics, or other necessary services.
- Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, or to comply with legal processes, such as subpoenas, court orders, or regulatory requirements.
- Consent: We will obtain your consent before sharing your personal information with third parties for purposes other than those outlined in this policy.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal obligations we may have.
- Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the “unsubscribe” instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie settings through your browser or through our cookie management tool (if available).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as partners, sponsors, or advertisers. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. International Transfers
If you are accessing the website from outside the country in which we operate, please note that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws than your home country. By using our website and submitting your information, you consent to such transfers.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
AV Agency
Email: [email protected]
Address: AVD AGENCY INC 1429 Avenue D #256 Snohomish, WA 98290
This privacy policy provides a general outline and should be customized to reflect your specific practices, legal obligations, and the services offered on the AVD Agency website. You may also want to consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with data protection laws such as GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable regulations.