PRIVACY 

 STATEMENT 

I take the privacy of my clients and visitors seriously. This Privacy Statement outlines how I collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with my services. I am committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information and complying with applicable data protection laws and regulations. By accessing and using my services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.

1. INFORMATION COLLECTION:

1.1 Personal Information: I may collect personal information such as your name, email address, contact number, and business-related details when you voluntarily provide it to me through my website or other communication channels.

1.2 Usage Information: I may collect non-personal information about your interactions with my website, such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited, to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information for aggregate use.

2. USE OF INFORMATION:

2.1 Providing Services: I may use your personal information to deliver the services you request, including managing your business accounts, handling communications, and providing necessary support.

2.2 Communication: I may use your contact information to send you administrative or promotional emails, respond to inquiries, and provide information related to my services. You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time.

2.3 Marketing: I may use material created for clients to market my own services. This includes, but is not limited to, blog posts, social media posts, website content, and my professional portfolio. Clients may opt out of having their material used for marketing purposes by contacting me at samantha@samanthagrafik.com

2.4 Improving Services: I may use aggregated, non-personal information for analytical purposes to improve my services, enhance user experience, and develop new features.

3. INFORMATION SHARING:

3.1 Service Providers: I may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist me in delivering my services, such as cloud hosting, customer support, payment processing, and marketing activities. These service providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

3.2 Legal Compliance: I may disclose your personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if I believe it is necessary to protect my rights, property, or safety or that of others.

4. DATA SECURITY:

I implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. THIRD-PARTY LINKS:

My website may contain links to third-party websites or services that have their own privacy policies. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing any personal information.

6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY:

My services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If I become aware that I have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, I will take steps to remove that information from my systems.

7. UPDATES TO PRIVACY STATEMENT:

I reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Statement from time to time. The revised version will be effective as of the updated date mentioned at the end of the statement. I encourage you to review this Privacy Statement periodically to stay informed about my information practices.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Statement or the handling of your personal information, please contact me at samantha@samanthagrafik.com

Last Updated: October 2023

 PASSWORD 

 PROTOCOL 

I understand the importance of safeguarding your personal information, including passwords, and respecting your privacy. This statement outlines my commitment to deleting passwords associated with your account upon contract termination or business closure.

1. PASSWORD DELETION:

1.1 Contract Termination: When your contract with me ends or you decide to discontinue using my services, I am committed to deleting all passwords associated with your account within a reasonable timeframe, unless otherwise required by law or legal obligations.

1.2 Business Closure: In the event of a business closure, I will take appropriate measures to ensure the deletion of all stored passwords related to client accounts, as long as it is technically feasible and lawful to do so.

2. DATA HANDLING:

2.1 Confidentiality: I treat your passwords as confidential information and implement strict security measures to protect them from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure during the term of our contract or business operations.

2.2 Secure Storage: I utilize industry-standard encryption and security protocols to store passwords securely. This includes protecting against unauthorized access, implementing firewalls, and employing robust access controls.

3. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS:

3.1 Legal Obligations: I will comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requirements governing the deletion of passwords upon contract termination or business closure.

3.2 Data Retention Periods: I will retain passwords for the duration required by law or as necessary to fulfill any contractual or legal obligations. Once those obligations have been fulfilled, I will promptly initiate the deletion process.

4. COMMUNICATION & CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY:

4.1 Client Notification: In the event of contract termination or business closure, I will communicate the process and timeline for password deletion to affected clients via appropriate means of communication, such as email or through my website.

4.2 Client Cooperation: I encourage clients to cooperate with me by promptly updating their account information, including passwords, prior to contract termination or business closure to ensure the accuracy and security of their data.

5. LIMITATIONS:

5.1 Third-Party Services: If you have used third-party services or integrated applications through my platform, I cannot guarantee the deletion of passwords stored by those third parties. I encourage you to review the privacy practices of such third-party services and take appropriate action to protect your information.

5.2 Account Recovery: After password deletion, you may lose access to your account and associated data. It is essential to ensure you have alternative methods of accessing and securing your data, such as backing up your files or maintaining copies of important information.

6. UPDATES TO PASSWORD PROTOCOL STATEMENT:

I reserve the right to update or modify this statement as needed. Any changes will be effective as of the updated date mentioned at the end of the statement. I recommend reviewing this statement periodically to stay informed about our practices regarding password deletion.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this statement or the handling of your passwords, please contact me at samantha@samanthagrafik.com

Last Updated: July 2023