Privacy Policy

Social Club Studios, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website socialclubstudios.com (the "Site") and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information about you in various ways when you use our Site and services. The types of information we may collect include:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Contact Information

Business Information

Account Information

Payment Information

Communication Content

Marketing Information

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you access our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, unique device identifiers

Usage Information: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website addresses, search terms used

Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address

Cookies and Similar Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

Marketing and analytics partners

Social media platforms (if you interact with us through social media)

Payment processors and financial institutions

Public databases and data enrichment services

Business partners and referral sources

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

2.1 Provide and Improve Our Services

Deliver the services you request and fulfill our contractual obligations

Process transactions and send related information

Create and manage your account

Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

Improve and optimize our Site and services

Develop new features, products, and services

2.2 Communication

Send you administrative information, such as updates to our Terms or Privacy Policy

Provide you with news, special offers, and information about our services (with your consent where required)

Send you marketing communications that may be of interest to you

Respond to your comments, questions, and requests

2.3 Analytics and Performance

Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends

Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

Track Site performance and identify technical issues

Understand how users interact with our Site

2.4 Legal and Security

Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests

Protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity

Enforce our Terms and Conditions

Protect our rights, privacy, safety, and property

Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information and improve your experience on our Site.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Performance Cookies

Functionality Cookies

Analytics Cookies

Marketing Cookies

3.3 Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device, including:

Google Analytics: For website analytics

Facebook Pixel: For advertising and analytics

LinkedIn Insight Tag: For advertising and analytics

Payment Processors: For secure payment processing

CRM Platforms: For customer relationship management

3.4 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually or all at once

Block third-party cookies

Block cookies from specific websites

Block all cookies

Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the Site may become inaccessible or not function properly.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

Payment processing and financial services

Cloud hosting and data storage

Email and communication services

Marketing and advertising platforms

CRM and customer support tools

Analytics and performance monitoring

Website development and maintenance

4.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

Legal processes, such as subpoenas or court orders

Government or regulatory requests

Investigations of potential violations of our Terms

Detection, prevention, or response to fraud, security, or technical issues

Protection of our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

4.5 Aggregated and De-Identified Information

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for marketing, advertising, research, or similar purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest

Secure server infrastructure and firewalls

Regular security assessments and updates

Access controls and authentication procedures

Employee training on data protection

Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

Important: While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors we consider in determining retention periods include:

The nature of the information and why it was collected

Applicable legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements

Our legitimate business interests

Whether you have an active account with us

The existence of ongoing contractual relationships

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 General Rights

Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you

Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

Objection: Object to our processing of your information

Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information

Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format

Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

7.2 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by:

Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email

Updating your preferences in your account settings

Contacting us directly using the information below

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you non-promotional messages related to your account or our business relationship.

7.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can control cookies and tracking through your browser settings as described in Section 3.4.

7.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 14. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

8.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, as well as the categories of sources, purposes for collection, and third parties with whom we share information.

8.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

8.3 Right to Opt-Out of Sale

While we do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, we may share information with third parties for advertising purposes. You have the right to opt out of such sharing.

8.4 Right to Non-Discrimination

You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights.

8.5 Shine the Light

California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us using the information in Section 14.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country.

When we transfer your information internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

11. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

We also use third-party services for various purposes. These services have their own privacy policies:

Google Services: See Google Privacy Policy

Facebook: See Facebook Privacy Policy

Payment Processors: Subject to their respective privacy policies

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page

Updating the "Last Updated" date

Sending you an email notification (if we have your email address)

Displaying a prominent notice on our Site

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions

13.1 European Economic Area (EEA) and UK

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including rights related to:

Lawful basis for processing (consent, contract, legitimate interests, legal obligation)

Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Automated decision-making and profiling

13.2 Other Jurisdictions

If you reside in a jurisdiction with specific privacy laws, you may have additional rights. Please contact us for information about your rights under local law.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Social Club Studios, LLC

9111 Broadway Ave, Suite E, Merrillville IN 46410

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days of receipt.

15. Consent

By using our Site, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.