Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 14, 2024

1. Introduction

CREATE SOMETHING ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website createsomething.io and 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 the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Register for an account (if applicable)
  • Engage with our content or services

This information may include:

  • Email address
  • Name (if provided)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

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

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Device identifiers and other diagnostic data

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
  • To send you newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (if you've opted in)
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To improve and personalize your experience on our website
  • To analyze usage trends and optimize our content
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our service ("Service Providers"), provide the service on our behalf, perform service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our service is used. These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Service providers we may use include:

  • Email service providers (for newsletters)
  • Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Hosting and infrastructure providers (e.g., Cloudflare)
  • Content delivery networks

4.2 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).

4.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
  • Encrypted storage for sensitive data
  • Regular security audits and assessments
  • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

7.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of it in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

7.2 Correction

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal information about you.

7.3 Deletion

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions prescribed by law.

7.4 Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of receiving marketing emails from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly.

7.5 Do Not Track

We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at micah@createsomething.io.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals 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.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

11. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal information.

Our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the specific context:

  • Consent: You have given us explicit consent to process your information (e.g., newsletter subscription)
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics, security)
  • Legal Obligation: We need to comply with legal requirements

12. CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected about you
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at micah@createsomething.io.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.