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Most of the time Privacy Polices are just copy and pasted in a confusing language that you need a lawyer to comb through – I like to do things differently. Here you will find the data I collect through cookies, forms, and other add-ons like analytics and what I do with that data.<\/p>\n

What Information Do I Collect<\/h2>\n

When interacting with my website through forms or using my services I may ask for your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, about your business and other details like this to provide you a better experience working together. I also collect non-personally identifiable website usage data through cookies.<\/p>\n

What I Don\u2019t Collect<\/h2>\n

I never directly collect information like credit card or bank account information. In order to receive payments for invoices or orders, I use third-party payment gateways Stripe and Wave Financial to handle sensitive information. You should refer to their terms of services and privacy polices if you have concerns. I am not responsible or liable for the action or breaches of third-party gateways. With that being said, both Stripe and Wave Financial have a great security standing and are industry standards. I have pride in working with the best gateways possible, if there are any issues with these gateways when dealing with me, please let me know.<\/p>\n

Cookies<\/h2>\n

Like almost every other website, I use cookies. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. Cookies are used to enhance my business, user experience on my website, and to better serve my clients. These can be turned off in your browser and it will not prevent you from using my website or services.<\/p>\n

Unlike almost every other website, I detail how this information is used below.<\/p>\n

Also if you’re looking to opt out of cookies and have your information deleted, please fill out this form: https:\/\/garett.in\/cookie-opt-out<\/a><\/p>\n

Never Sold, Never Shared<\/h2>\n

Any and all personally identifiable information I gather through forms and cookies are never sold, traded, or shared to a third-party for their advantage. Whether Taylor Swift asks to see my traffic or Microsoft offers me a million of dollars, your personal data is safe.<\/p>\n

I do use third-party services like Google Analytics and MailChimp. Some of the data I collect is used through these services for me and my business only, however I cannot control what they do with the data furthermore. I have specified all the third-party services I use below.<\/p>\n

How & Why The Data Is Collected<\/h2>\n

Paperform (Contact Form \/ Questionnaires)<\/h3>\n

The contact form and questionnaires [like my Project Planner<\/a>] on this website are used to interact with and service whomever fills it out. This allows me to connect and interact with people directly via email in a detailed way, so that I can best help them.<\/p>\n

Google Analytics<\/h3>\n

Google Analytics allows me to see the amount of traffic and the trends in viewers that visit my website with a cookie. This helps me recognize things like where my marketing is most effective, what type of articles are favored by my viewers, and what upgrades my website might need.<\/p>\n

Facebook & Twitter Remarking<\/h3>\n

Facebook and Twitter allow me to use a cookie to mark which users on that particular service have visited my website. This helps me better target who does and doesn\u2019t see my advertisements on those social networks.<\/p>\n

Flodesk (Email Communications & Opt-ins)<\/h3>\n

Flodesk allows me to collect emails and message people who subscribe to my newsletter through the form inputs on my website. This helps me connect with my subscribers and send them more of the things they like.<\/p>\n

Gist (Chatboxes)<\/h3>\n

ConvertFox allows me to put a Facebook messenger-esque chat box on the bottom of certain pages which is a means of talking with people in real-time or collecting their email address to follow up with if I’m not available at the moment. ConvertFox also uses a cookie so that I can keep track of those I’m chatting with if they return in the future and to help me know which page they’re on if there’s a problem.<\/p>\n

ThriveCart (Cart Checkout)<\/h3>\n

ThriveCart is a cart tool I use for digital product and photography checkouts. It collects the information I need to deliver to deliver said products, and directly connects with the secure third-party Stripe to process payments.<\/p>\n

Dubsado (Client Portal & Onboarding)<\/h3>\n

Dubsado is what’s used to handle my private client portal and onboarding such as emails, contracts, proposals, etc. The information and files transferred back and forth through the client portal help keep my projects organized and secure.<\/p>\n

Book Like A Boss (Scheduling)<\/h3>\n

Book Like A Boss is what I used to schedule times for consultations, 1-on-1’s, and other types of meetings. This collects information like your name and email address to allow me to connect with you at your scheduled time.<\/p>\n

KingSumo (Sweepstakes)<\/h3>\n

KingSumo allows me to run sweepstakes to my audience so that I can expand my reach. In exchange for specifically given information such as email, social media follows, and more, those that opt will get points towards entries.<\/p>\n

Various Affiliate Programs<\/h3>\n

Affiliate programs like the Amazon Affiliate Program, Apple Music \/ iTunes Affiliate Program, and those offered by developers of SaaS (Software as a Service) products I link to use a cookie just to determine that you were referred from my website. This helps track commissions to me. For more on affiliate programs, read the next section below.<\/p>\n

Affiliate Disclosure<\/h2>\n

Occasionally, I will promote programs or services by other people through my blog and marketing channels, sometimes for a commission, but always because I support a product and think it will benefit my audience. Often these recommendations are referred to as “affiliate links”. Some marketers link to nonsense just for a commission, I am not one of those. My “list” and audience is never for sale<\/b> and you can not pay for me to recommend or review your product – regardless of the price. I always make clear when an article or email contains an affiliate link, but I would be recommending said product even if there wasn’t an affiliate program for it.<\/p>\n

So why use affiliate links in the first place?<\/h3>\n

An affiliate link that provides me a small commission of a sale, but with no added cost to you, allows me to dedicate more time towards creating free resources, advice, and tools. This is a win-win for both you and I.<\/p>\n

Third-Party Links<\/h2>\n

At times I may link to third-party websites that may or may not offer products or services as well. These third-party websites have their own privacy policy. I cannot determine how they use the information collected by their website. I\u2019m not responsible or liable for the content or actions of these third-party websites. I do have pride in linking to the best of the best content only, so if there is any problems with third-party websites I linked to I would like to hear about it.<\/p>\n

CAN-SPAM Act<\/h2>\n

The CAN-SPAM Act is a legal set of rules for people who use email commercially. I comply with these rules and must specify the following:<\/p>\n

I collect email addresses to:<\/strong><\/p>\n