Privacy Policy for October Twenty Nine
Effective Date: June 28, 2025
Website: https://www.octobertwentynine.com
Contact: contact@octobertwentynine.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to October Twenty Nine. We care deeply about your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you interact with our website, as well as your rights under applicable laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
2. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide
- Newsletter/Contact Forms: name, email address, and message
- User Accounts (if applicable): name, email, password
- Content Contributions: comments, reviews, or other user-generated content
b) Automatically Collected Data
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, OS, device info, screen resolution
- Usage Data: pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referring/exit pages
- Location Info: derived from IP address for regional settings (approximate only)
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use:
- Essential cookies: for website functionality
- Analytics cookies: via Google Analytics to improve performance
- Advertising cookies: via Meta Pixel and Google Ads to measure ad performance
- Social media integrations: like buttons and embedded content may track usage
You can control cookie preferences via our Cookie Banner or browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Respond to inquiries or requests
- Send newsletters or updates (with opt-out options)
- Analyze website performance and usage trends
- Ensure website security and detect/prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our processing of your personal data is based on:
- Consent (e.g., marketing communications)
- Contractual necessity (e.g., account creation)
- Legal obligation
- Legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics and improvement)
5. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
- Service providers: hosting (e.g., Vercel, Netlify), analytics (e.g., Google), email marketing (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
- Payment processors: if applicable (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Legal entities: if required to comply with laws, legal processes, or to protect rights and safety
All third parties must adhere to strict data processing agreements.
6. Your Rights
For EEA Residents (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access or request a copy of your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
For California Residents (CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect and why
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Not face discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: hello@octobertwentynine.com
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described here, unless a longer period is required by law. Typically:
- Contact form messages: 12 months
- Account data: until user deletes or deactivates
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google default)
8. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information, including:
- HTTPS encryption
- Secure password hashing
- Access controls on back-end systems
However, no method is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and notify us of any suspicious activity.
9. International Transfers
We may transfer and process your data outside of your country of residence (e.g., to the U.S.), in which case we rely on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Privacy Shield alternatives (for U.S.-based processors)
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under 16 (or under 13 in the U.S.), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe we have, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted to this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Material changes may also be notified via email or a site banner.
12. Contact Us
For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:
October Twenty Nine
Email: hello@octobertwentynine.com
Website: https://www.octobertwentynine.com
Address: 1037 Wood Hollow Dr SE, Marietta, GA 30067