Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 1st, 2025
Company Name: [Company Legal Name]
Website: [Insert Website URL]
Contact: [Insert Email Address] | [Insert Phone Number]
1. Introduction
[Company Legal Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with applicable laws, including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). By using our website or services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Scope and Applicability
- Texas Residents: This policy applies to personal data of individuals who are Texas residents, as defined by the TDPSA.
- Out‑of‑State Visitors: If you are not a Texas resident, you may still benefit from our privacy practices, though certain statutory rights under the TDPSA apply only to Texas residents.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address (via forms, registrations, service inquiries).
- Communications: Messages, attachments, survey responses.
- Sensitive Data (if applicable): Precise geolocation, personal data of children under 13, biometric data.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type/version, device model, operating system.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, clickstream data.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels for performance, analytics, and marketing.
4. Purposes and Lawful Basis
We process your personal data for the following purposes, with the indicated legal bases under applicable law:
5. Data Sharing & “Sale” Disclosures
5.1 Third‑Party Service Providers
We share your data with trusted service providers under written agreements requiring confidentiality and security. Categories of providers include:
- Email Platforms: e.g., Email platform provider to share contact data to send communications.
- Analytics Providers: e.g., Google Analytics to share technical and usage data for site performance.
- CRM & Support Tools: share contact and interaction data to manage client relationships.
5.2 “Sale” of Personal Data
Under the TDPSA, a “sale” includes sharing data for monetary or other valuable consideration. We do not sell Texas residents’ personal data. If this changes, we will provide a clear notice: “We may sell your personal data,” and offer an opt-out mechanism.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. You can control cookie settings in your browser.
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality.
- Analytical Cookies: Measure site performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Track usage for personalized content (with opt-in).
7. Consumer Rights (Texas Residents)
Texas residents have the following rights under the TDPSA:
- Access & Portability: Request access to or a copy of personal data.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccuracies.
- Deletion: Request deletion of personal data.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal data, targeted advertising, and certain profiling.
- Non‑Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.
7.1 How to Exercise Your Rights
We offer at least two methods to submit requests:
- Email: [Insert Email Address]
- Web Form: Contact form URL
We will acknowledge your request within 10 business days and respond within 45 calendar days (with one possible 45-day extension). Services are provided at no charge for up to two requests per 12 months.
7.2 Appeal Process
If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may contact our support team or escalate to the
Texas Attorney General:
Texas Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
400 W. 15th St., 17th Floor
Austin, TX 78701
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no Internet transmission is perfectly secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. If we become aware of collecting data from a known child under 13, we will obtain verifiable parental consent or delete the data.
11. Data Processing Agreements & Assessments
We enter into data processing agreements with all third-party processors, ensuring they comply with TDPSA requirements. We conduct data protection assessments for high-risk processing (e.g., targeted advertising, sensitive data processing).
12. Amendments
We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with a new effective date.
13. Contact Us
For questions or concerns, please contact:
[Company Legal Name]
[Company Address]
Email:[Insert Email Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]