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Privacy Policy
Effective date: July 10, 2026 · Last updated: July 10, 2026
Brian Braggs ("we," "us," or "our") operates brianbraggs.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or contact us. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and any message you submit via our contact form.
- Payment information — when you pay an invoice, payment is processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your credit card number or financial data on our servers.
- Usage data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs collected automatically when you visit the Site.
- Communications — records of any email or SMS correspondence you initiate with us.
2. SMS / Text Message Communications
By providing your mobile phone number and contacting us via SMS, you consent to receive customer care text messages from Brian Braggs. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us using the contact form.
We do not sell or share your mobile number with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations.
- To process invoice payments through Stripe.
- To send transactional or customer care communications (email or SMS).
- To improve the Site and our services.
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers — Stripe (payment processing), email delivery providers, and hosting infrastructure — solely to operate the Site and fulfill services.
- Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
5. Cookies & Tracking
The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze Site usage. You may control cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit, or through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Site functionality.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites (LinkedIn, Facebook, partner sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your information.
- Opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the contact form.
10. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: Contact form
- Phone: (309) 300-3074
- Address: Peoria, Illinois, USA