Privacy Policy

Welcome to ADLEE ADVERTISING LLC ("ADLEE", "we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information you provide when you access or use our website, online platform, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

1. Introduction

This Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our Services ("Users"). It covers the information we collect through our website, mobile applications, and any other interactions you may have with ADLEE, including customer service inquiries, email communications, and social media interactions.

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, you must not use our Services. This Policy is incorporated into and subject to our Terms of Service, and all capitalized terms used but not defined in this Policy have the meanings assigned to them in our Terms of Service.

Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. We are committed to being transparent about how we handle your personal information and to ensuring that your data is processed in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

We may update or modify this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our Services after any changes to this Policy will constitute your acceptance of the revised terms.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected]. We are here to help and will respond to your inquiries as promptly as possible.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information from and about users of our Services. This section outlines the categories of information we collect, including personal and non-personal information.

2.1 Personal Information

Personal Information refers to any information that can be used to identify you as an individual. The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:

  • Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect information such as your username, password, and account preferences.
  • Payment Information: If you make a purchase or subscription, Stripe collects payment details, including your credit, debit card number, ACH banking details, billing address, and other related information. ADLEE does not retain such information, but you must review Stripe’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for further information on how Stripe handles your payment and other information.
  • Communication Information: Records of your communications with us, including emails, phone calls, and chat messages.
  • Transaction Information: Details about your transactions with us, including the products or services you have purchased, subscription details, and payment history.

2.2 Non-Personal Information

Non-Personal Information refers to information that cannot be used to identify you as an individual. This may include:

  • Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Services, including the type of device, operating system, browser type, and version.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Services, such as the pages you visit, the features you use, the time and date of your visits, and the duration of your use.
  • Location Data: Information about your geographic location, which may be collected through your IP address, GPS, or other location-based technologies.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies, which help us understand how you use our Services and improve your experience.

2.3 Special Categories of Personal Information

In certain jurisdictions, some types of personal information are considered sensitive and are subject to additional protections. This may include information about your health, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. We do not intentionally collect such information, but if you voluntarily provide it to us, you consent to its processing in accordance with this Policy.

2.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including but not limited to:

  • Social Media Platforms: If you choose to link or sign up using a social media account, we may receive your profile information and other details you have authorized the platform to share with us.
  • Business Partners: Information from our business partners, such as transaction details, to enhance your experience or provide additional services.
  • Publicly Available Sources: Information from publicly available sources, such as public databases, to supplement the information we have collected.

2.5 Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may aggregate or anonymize the information we collect so that it no longer identifies you as an individual. This aggregated or anonymized data may be used for statistical analysis, research, or other purposes without restriction.

2.6 Collection of Employer Identification Numbers (EINs)

As part of our commitment to maintaining the security and integrity of our platform, ADLEE may collect Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) from certain users for verification purposes. This section explains why we collect EINs, how we use them, and how we protect this sensitive information.

Purpose of Collecting EINs

  • Business Verification: Verify the legitimacy of business entities and confirm that they are authorized to use our Services.
  • Tax Reporting: Assist with tax reporting and compliance obligations, where applicable.
  • Account Security: Enhance the security of accounts by ensuring that only authorized users can access and manage business-related activities on our platform.

How We Use EINs

  • Validate Business Information: Cross-check EINs against official records to confirm the identity and status of the business entity.
  • Tax Documentation: Generate and file tax documents, such as 1099 forms, as required by law.
  • Compliance Monitoring: Monitor compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including anti-fraud measures and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.

Protection of EINs

We understand the sensitivity of EINs and take appropriate measures to protect them from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Sharing EINs with Third Parties

  • Service Providers: We may share EINs with trusted service providers who assist us with tax reporting, compliance, or other operational needs. These providers are contractually obligated to protect EINs and use them only for the purposes for which they were shared.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose EINs if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request.

User Rights Regarding EINs

If you provide us with your EIN, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of this information, subject to certain legal and operational requirements. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] and we will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

Retention of EINs

We retain EINs for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which they were collected, including compliance with legal obligations.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information from and about you in a variety of ways, including directly from you, automatically as you interact with our Services, and from third-party sources. This section outlines the methods by which we collect your information.

3.1 Direct Collection

We collect information directly from you when you:

  • Account Registration: Provide personal information during the account creation process, such as your name, email address, and payment details.
  • Use of Services: Enter information when using our Services, such as creating or managing your profile, subscribing to our services, or placing an order.
  • Communication: Provide information when you communicate with us through email, phone, or other channels, including customer support inquiries and feedback.
  • Surveys and Contests: Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions that we conduct, where we may ask for additional personal information.
  • Content Submission: Submit content, such as reviews, comments, or other user-generated content, that may include personal information.

3.2 Automatic Collection

We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of our Services using various technologies, including:

  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences. Cookies may also be used to track your activities on our Services and deliver targeted advertisements.
  • Web Beacons: Small graphic images or other web programming code (also known as "tracking pixels") that may be included in our web pages and email messages. These help us monitor the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and understand how users interact with our content.
  • Log Files: Records of your interactions with our Services, including your IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and clickstream data.
  • Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers associated with your device, such as your mobile device ID or other identifiers, which help us understand how you access our Services.
  • Analytics Tools: Tools such as Google Analytics that collect information about your usage patterns on our Services to help us improve the user experience and optimize our offerings.

3.3 Information from Third-Party Sources

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

  • Social Media Platforms: If you choose to sign in or connect your account with a social media platform (e.g., Facebook, Google), we may collect information from that platform, such as your profile information, friends list, and any other information you have made public on that platform.
  • Business Partners: Information provided by our business partners, including transaction details, to enhance our services or provide additional features.
  • Advertising Networks: Data from advertising partners that help us deliver more relevant ads to you based on your interests and activities.

3.4 Information You Provide About Others

If you choose to provide us with personal information about someone else (e.g., referring a friend to our Services), you represent that you have their consent to do so. We will only use this information for the specific reason it was provided.

3.5 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Services. Cookies help us understand your preferences and improve your user experience by storing information about your interactions. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

3.6 Combining Information

We may combine the information we collect from different sources to provide you with a more personalized experience. For example, we may combine information collected through your use of our Services with information obtained from third parties to tailor our communications, improve our services, and enhance your user experience.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for a variety of purposes, aimed at providing, improving, and personalizing our Services, as well as for other legitimate business purposes. This section outlines how we use your personal and non-personal information.

4.1 Service Provision

  • Account Management: To create, manage, and maintain your account, including processing your registration and verifying your identity.
  • Transaction Processing: To process payments, manage subscriptions, and fulfill orders for products and services.
  • Customer Support: To provide customer support, answer your inquiries, resolve issues, and improve the overall user experience.

4.2 Communication

  • Service Updates: To send you important updates or notifications related to your account, subscriptions, or the Services you use.
  • Marketing and Promotions: To inform you about promotions, offers, events, and new features that may be of interest to you. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
  • Surveys and Feedback: To request your feedback through surveys and to understand your preferences to improve our offerings.

4.3 Personalization

  • Content Customization: To tailor the content, advertisements, and recommendations you see based on your interests, preferences, and interactions with our Services.
  • User Experience: To remember your settings, preferences, and past activities on our platform to enhance your user experience.

4.4 Analytics and Research

  • Performance Analysis: To monitor and analyze usage trends, performance, and effectiveness of our Services.
  • Service Improvement: To research and develop new products, services, features, and content, and to improve our existing offerings.
  • Business Strategy: To make informed business decisions based on user behavior, market trends, and customer feedback.

4.5 Legal and Regulatory Compliance

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, including responding to subpoenas, court orders, and regulatory inquiries.
  • Enforcement of Terms: To enforce our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and other agreements, including investigating potential violations.
  • Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and mitigate fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activities.

4.6 Other Uses

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or other sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of ADLEE, our users, or others, including enforcing our agreements and policies.
  • Consent: For any other purpose disclosed to you and with your consent.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share the information we collect in the following circumstances:

5.1 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they are providing to us.

5.2 For Legal Reasons

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 or a government agency). This includes responding to subpoenas, court orders, or legal process, or to establish or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims.

5.3 Business Transfers

We may transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company. You will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our Services of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal information.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so. For example, you may authorize us to share your information with other users or third parties to provide services to you.

5.5 Aggregated or De-Identified Information

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. This information may be used for analytics, research, marketing, or other legitimate business purposes.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

6.1 Access and Correction

  • Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and obtain a copy of that information.
  • Correction: You may request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

6.2 Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions, such as where we are required to retain the information for legal or operational purposes.

6.3 Objection and Restriction

  • Objection: You may object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as for direct marketing purposes.
  • Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain conditions.

6.4 Data Portability

You may request that we provide your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and that we transmit it to another controller, where technically feasible.

6.5 Withdraw Consent

If you have provided consent for the processing of your personal information, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Please note that withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

6.6 Opt-Out of Marketing Communications

You can opt out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. You may also update your communication preferences through your account settings.

6.7 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws and within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include, but are not limited to:

  • Encryption: Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols.
  • Access Controls: Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel who need the information to perform their job duties.
  • Security Training: Employees receive regular training on data privacy and security best practices.
  • Monitoring: We continuously monitor our systems for potential vulnerabilities and take swift action to address any issues.

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including to satisfy any legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements. This section outlines how long we keep your data and the criteria we use to determine retention periods.

8.1 Retention Periods

  • Account Information: Retained for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
  • Transaction Data: Retained for as long as necessary to complete the transaction and for a legally mandated period thereafter.
  • Communication Records: Retained to provide support and improve our Services, unless you request deletion.

8.2 Deletion of Data

When we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will delete or anonymize it. If deletion is not possible (e.g., because the data is stored in backup archives), we will securely store your data and isolate it from further processing until deletion is possible.

8.3 Legal Obligations

In certain cases, we may retain your information for longer periods if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with financial or other regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of majority in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Parents or legal guardians who believe that their child has provided us with personal information without their consent may contact us at [email protected], and we will take appropriate action.

10. International Data Transfers

ADLEE is based in the United States, and your personal information may be collected, processed, and stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers are located. By using our Services, you understand that your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where privacy laws may not be as protective as those in your jurisdiction.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), or other regions with laws governing data collection and use, please note that we may transfer your personal information to countries outside of the EEA or UK, including the United States. When we do so, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, such as implementing standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, which may have different data protection rules than those of your country.

11. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, and applications that are not operated or controlled by ADLEE. This section explains our relationship with these third parties and how your information may be handled when you interact with them.

11.1 Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to support our operations, including hosting providers, analytics services, advertising networks, and payment processors. These third parties may have access to your personal information as needed to perform their functions, but they are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide the services and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11.2 Links to Other Websites

Our Services may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11.3 Social Media and Widgets

Our Services may include social media features, such as the Facebook Like button, and widgets, such as a “Share” button or interactive mini-programs. These features may collect your IP address and the page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Social media features and widgets are either hosted by a third party or directly on our Services. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the companies providing them.

12. Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This section outlines your rights and how you can exercise them.

12.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request that we disclose certain information to you about our collection and use of your personal information over the past 12 months. This includes the categories of personal information we collected, the sources of that information, our business purpose for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.

12.2 Right to Access and Data Portability

You have the right to request access to the specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you. You may also request that we provide your information in a portable format.

12.3 Right to Deletion

You have the right to request that we delete personal information that we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions such as legal or operational obligations.

12.4 Right to Correct

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information that we maintain about you.

12.5 Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing

You have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. ADLEE does not sell your personal information in the traditional sense, but we may share data for purposes such as advertising. You may exercise your opt-out rights by contacting us.

12.6 Right to Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information

You have the right to request that we limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information to what is necessary to perform the services or provide the goods reasonably expected by an average consumer.

12.7 Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights. This includes denying you goods or services, charging you different prices, or providing a different level or quality of services.

12.8 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights described in this section, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law and may require verification of your identity before fulfilling your request.

13. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers may transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals to websites with which the user communicates. There is no standard that governs what, if anything, websites should do when they receive these signals. At this time, ADLEE does not take action in response to these signals. We may revisit this policy as standards develop and as the legal landscape changes.

You can enable or disable Do Not Track by visiting the preferences or settings page of your web browser. Please note that even if your browser is set to DNT, it does not prevent all tracking or data collection. Other tools, such as cookie settings and opt-out mechanisms provided by third parties, may also help you manage your online privacy preferences.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technical, or business developments. When we update our Privacy Policy, we will take appropriate measures to inform you, consistent with the significance of the changes we make. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy indicates when it was last revised. Your continued use of our Services following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of those changes.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the following details:

We are committed to resolving any complaints about our collection or use of your personal information. If you have any concerns, we encourage you to contact us first so we can address them. We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Thank you for trusting ADLEE with your personal information.