PRIVACY POLICY

Version 1.0

Effective 11/15/23

Welcome to www.juliecortes.com.

This website is operated by Julie Cortés, Freelance Rockstar, a Kansas-based sole proprietor.

By using this website or any related service operated by me, you are agreeing to our Terms of Use as well as this Privacy Policy. All references to “you” mean you, an individual. However, if you are using the services or any related service on behalf of a business entity, then “you” means both you and your business entity. Capitalized terms used in this Privacy Policy that are not defined in this policy shall have the meaning assigned to them in the Terms of Use.

If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, then do not use the Services.

INFORMATION COLLECTED

In General
As provided in this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use, I collect information about users of my Services. Some of the information is not personal in nature and may not be used to identify you as a specific individual or business entity. However, some of the information is personal in nature and may be used to identify you as a specific individual or business entity (“Personal Information”).

Information You Provide
When you use the Services, you will be voluntarily providing information to me including Personal Information. That information may include your name, business name, address, email address, phone number, social media handles, web address, photos, videos, demographics (occupation, location, etc.), payment information, and other similar information. Additionally, if you communicate with me through any communication channel, you will be providing me with the content in the communication.

Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Services, I may collect information about you automatically, including Personal Information. That information may include your IP address, your operating system, your browser ID, your browsing activity, time stamps, site navigation, button clicks, and other similar information.

Cookies and Tracking
I may make use of and/or collect cookies and other types of data files (such as web beacons and cookie-equivalent technology), some of which may be stored on your computer or electronic device for use when you use the Services. Such data allows us to identify your computer or other electronic device, your location, the type of device you are using and other information about your visit and use of the Services. You may restrict my ability to use cookies and certain other types of data files by adjusting the settings on your device or browser. Some of this data may also constitute Personal Information.

HOW I USE YOUR INFORMATION

Personal Information
I take your privacy very seriously. Accordingly, I will not share or sell your Personal Information except as otherwise provided in this Privacy Policy or my Terms of Use.

Permitted Uses
By using the Services, you consent to the following uses of your information (for clarification, all references to “information” in this list of permitted uses include Personal Information):

• Customization of Services: I may use your information to customize and/or enhance your use of the Services, including without limitation, sharing your information with third parties to accomplish that purpose.

• Advertising: I may use your Personal Data to serve more customized ads to you on the Services.

• Communications: I may use your Personal Data to send communications to you, including marketing communications.

• Payments: If you purchase goods or services, then I may use your information to process your purchases and payments. Additionally, I use third-party payment processors such as PayPal. Accordingly, your information may be shared with those third-party payment processors of which you may be required to agree to their legal terms when making a purchase.

• Retention: I may store and retain your Personal Data for purposes of using it as described in this Privacy Policy. However, I do not have any obligation to store your Personal Data for the benefit of you or any other third party.

• Per the Terms of Service: I may use your Personal Data as provided in the Terms of Use.

Improvements to the Services
If you share ideas or suggestions with me regarding how to improve or modify my Services, know that I may use those without having to acquire your consent, without providing notice to you, and without providing compensation to you. 

Compliance with Legal Process
I may use and/or share your information, including without limitation your Personal Information, (a) to comply with court orders, valid discovery requests, valid subpoenas, and other appropriate legal mechanisms; (b) to respond to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements; (c) to prosecute and defend a court, arbitration, or similar legal proceeding; (d) with our representatives and advisors, including attorneys and accountants; and/or (e) if I have a good faith belief that disclosure is necessary to enforce this Privacy Policy or Terms of Use or to investigate or prevent illegal or immoral actions.

 

AGGREGATED DATA 

I may aggregate your personal data with information I have about other users; however, that aggregated data will not include any of your Personal Information. I may, in my sole discretion, without notice or compensation to you, use that aggregated data for any purpose not prohibited by applicable law, including without limitation sharing and/or selling that aggregated data to third parties.

YOUR CHOICES REGARDING YOUR INFORMATION

Some of the information you provide to me may be changed or deleted by you. However, even if you change or delete that information, I may retain previous versions of the information.

You may request that I delete your information from the Services, but I do not have any obligation to honor that request. If you terminate your service agreement in accordance with the Terms of Use, then I will use reasonable efforts to remove your information from the sections of the Services that allow other users to see and contact you (if any). However, any information that you shared may be accessible by other users of the Services and website visitors even if your contract is no longer current.

SECURITY 

I take the security of my Services seriously. Accordingly, I will use commercially reasonable efforts to protect your information, especially your personally identifiable information and payment information. I promise not to sell your information to any third party.

However, since the Internet is not a 100% secure environment, I cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to me. Further, it is your responsibility to protect the security of your information and credentials.

POWER TO AMEND THIS PRIVACY POLICY 

In accordance with the Terms of Use, I may amend this Privacy Policy at any time by providing advance notice to on the website, through the Services, or through another communication channel. Your continued use after I provide the notice constitutes your consent to the amendment(s).

CONTACT ME

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact me at letsrock@juliecortes.com.