Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2024
This Privacy Policy outlines how we, at Howle Creative, handle your personal and non-personal information. It details what data we collect, how we collect and protect it, how we may share it, and your rights regarding your data.
Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws, you have several rights concerning your personal data:
- Right to be Informed: You have the right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it.
- Right of Access: You can request confirmation of whether we are processing your personal data and access to that data.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data if it is no longer necessary for processing.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can limit how we process your personal data, though we may still store it.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured format to use elsewhere.
- Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, including direct marketing and research.
- Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making and Profiling: You have the right to not be subjected to decisions based solely on automated processing that significantly affects you.
If you believe your data is not handled according to GDPR, you can file a complaint with supervisory authorities or seek judicial remedies.
Definitions
- Non-personal data (NPD): Information that cannot be used to identify you personally.
- Personal data (PD): Information that can identify an individual, either directly or indirectly, such as names, contact details, and other identifying information. PD is akin to Personally Identifiable Information (PII), but broader in scope.
A visitor is someone who views our website, while a member is someone who has registered to use our services. The term user refers to both visitors and members.
How We Collect Your Data
- Automatic Information: We collect data from your browser or device, such as your IP address and browsing activity, to enhance our website.
- Cookies: Cookies may contain your PD and help us personalize your experience and track site usage.
- Direct Interactions: We collect PD when you register, subscribe, fill out forms, or make purchases.
- Resume or Application Submissions: When you submit a resume or application, we collect your personal and contact details.
- Quote or Consultation Requests: We gather your contact information when you request a quote or consultation.
- Website Chat: Information provided through our chat software, such as your name and email, is collected.
How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Personalize your experience and content.
- Improve our website and services.
- Address customer service requests.
- Manage contests, surveys, and other features.
- Gather feedback through ratings and reviews.
How We Protect Your Data
We use security measures, including encryption and access restrictions, to safeguard your data. Transactions are processed securely and not stored on our servers.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience, track site usage, and personalize content. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect site functionality.
Third-party Disclosure
We do not sell or trade your personal data to external parties.
Third-party Links
Our site does not include third-party products or services.
We use Google AdSense and other Google services for advertising and analytics. For more information, visit Google’s Advertising Principles.
Facebook Remarketing
We use Facebook’s Custom Audience Pixel to show ads to users who have visited our site. For more information or to opt out, visit Facebook’s Ad Preferences.
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
Under CalOPPA, we provide transparency about our data practices. California residents can request information about our data-sharing practices and third-party marketing purposes by contacting us at hello@howlecreative.com.
Contact Information
To update your personal information or for any privacy-related questions, please contact us at:
Howle Creative, LLC
100 South King St #100
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.488.4063
Email: hello@howlecreative.com
Do Not Track Signals
We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals and do not track or advertise when a DNT mechanism is active.
Children’s Privacy
We do not target children under 13 years old and comply with COPPA regulations.
Fair Information Practices
We adhere to Fair Information Practices and will notify you of any data breaches within seven business days.
CAN-SPAM Act
We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and provide opt-out options in every email. To unsubscribe, follow the link at the bottom of emails or contact us directly.