At Des Moines Creative, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information – Name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide through contact forms or inquiries.
- Usage Data – Information about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (collected via cookies and analytics tools).
- Client Data – If you work with us, we may collect additional information necessary to provide our services.
- Media Data – If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with you.
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
- Personalize your experience and optimize website functionality.
- Send updates, marketing materials, or service-related communications (you can opt out at any time).
- Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share information with:
- Trusted third-party service providers who help operate our website and services (e.g., analytics, hosting).
- Legal authorities if required to comply with laws or regulations.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and improve services. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may impact website functionality.
- If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will determine if your browser accepts cookies.
- If you log in, cookies will store your login information and display preferences.
- If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie stores the post ID and expires after one day.
5. Embedded Content & Third-Party Tracking
Articles and pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or external links). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited that website directly. These third-party sites may:
- Collect data about you.
- Use cookies.
- Embed additional tracking.
- Monitor your interaction with embedded content.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet-based service is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Request access to or deletion of your personal data.
- Opt out of marketing communications.
- Disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us here.
Des Moines Creative
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.