Last Updated: April 1, 2025

Effective Date: April 15, 2025

At 815 Media ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or use our services. By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website and services, including:

1.1 Personal Information

Personal information is data that can be used to identify you individually, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address
  • Billing information
  • Company name and job title

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you, such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address
  • Device information
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent on pages, etc.)
  • Referral source

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Direct Collection

We collect information directly from you when you:

  • Register for an account
  • Fill out a contact or request form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Purchase our products or services
  • Participate in surveys or promotions
  • Contact our support team

2.2 Automated Collection

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website or use our services through:

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Log files
  • Web beacons
  • Analytics tools

2.3 Third-Party Sources

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

  • Business partners
  • Marketing agencies
  • Public databases
  • Social media platforms (if you connect your account)

3. How We Use Your Information

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

  • Providing, maintaining, and improving our website and services
  • Processing transactions and sending related information
  • Responding to your inquiries and support requests
  • Sending administrative information, such as updates to our terms and policies
  • Sending marketing communications (with your consent where required by law)
  • Personalizing your experience on our website
  • Analyzing usage patterns to improve our website and services
  • Protecting against fraudulent or unauthorized transactions
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your information to the following parties:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting, customer service, and marketing assistance.

4.2 Business Partners

We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.

4.3 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 or government agency).

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We take the following steps to protect your information:

  • Using encryption for data transmission and storage
  • Implementing access controls and authentication measures
  • Regularly reviewing and updating our security practices
  • Training our employees on privacy and security best practices
  • Conducting regular security assessments and audits

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

  • Access: You may request access to your personal information.
  • Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information.
  • Restriction: You may request that we restrict the processing of your information.
  • Data Portability: You may request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: You may object to the processing of your information for certain purposes.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activities on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
  • Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website.
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
  • Targeting Cookies: These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some features of our website may not function properly.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

When we transfer your information to other countries, we will take appropriate measures to ensure that your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@815.media

Phone: (815) 277-1127

Address: 815 Media, Downtown LaSalle, IL

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.