Privacy Policy

Introduction

Fu Dog Media, LLC ("Fu Dog Media," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at fudogmedia.net, contact us, or engage our digital marketing and web design services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website and services.

Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect the following types of personal information that you voluntarily provide to us:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, business name, and mailing address
• Project Information: Details about your business, website, marketing goals, and project requirements
• Payment Information: Billing details submitted through our payment processors (we do not store full credit card numbers)
• Communications: Messages, emails, or other correspondence you send to us

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device & Browser Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, click paths, and other interaction data
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic (see Section 7 for more detail)

c. Information from Third Parties

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

• Social media platforms (if you contact us via social media)
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads)
• Business partners or referrals

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and Deliver Services: To fulfill contracts, manage projects, and deliver the digital marketing, SEO, and web design services you have requested
• Communication: To respond to inquiries, send project updates, invoices, and service-related notifications
• Account & Billing Management: To process payments, manage your account, and send billing communications
• Marketing & Promotions: To send you information about our services, case studies, or promotions (you may opt out at any time)
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage trends and improve our website's functionality, content, and user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other harmful activity

How We Share Your Information

Fu Dog Media does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

a. Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business, including:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Venmo)
• Cloud storage and project management tools (e.g., Google Drive, Trello)
• Email and communication platforms
• Analytics and advertising platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Ads)
• SEO and marketing tools (e.g., SEMRush, AgencyAnalytics, SurferSEO)

These service providers are contractually required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

b. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website of any such change in ownership.

c. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).

d. Protection of Rights

We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Fu Dog Media, our clients, or others, including to prevent fraud or enforce our Terms and Conditions.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Client project files are retained for up to 1 year following account or contract termination
• Billing and financial records are retained for a minimum of 7 years in accordance with applicable tax and accounting regulations
• Communication records may be retained indefinitely for reference and dispute resolution purposes

When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions
• Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us directly
• Data Portability: Request a portable copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw that consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10 below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how visitors interact with our website
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Serve relevant advertisements

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and track campaign performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, and services that are not owned or controlled by Fu Dog Media. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure HTTPS encryption on our website
• Access controls limiting who can view your data internally
• Secure payment processing through reputable third-party processors

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to take steps to protect your own information.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to delete it.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Sarasota County, Florida.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a notice on our website. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

Fu Dog Media, LLC
1058 N. Tamiami Trl
Suite Suite 108 - 183
Sarasota, FL 34236

Phone: (888) 201-1979
Email: ben@fudogarmy.com
Website: https://fudogmedia.net

This Privacy Policy applies to all services offered by Fu Dog Media LLC.