Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Vainer Marketing ("we," "us," or "our") is a digital marketing agency based in Brooklyn, New York. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit our website at vainermarketing.com or engage with our services. By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways depending on how you interact with our website and services. When you fill out our contact form, we collect your name, email address, company name, and any message content you provide. When you subscribe to our newsletter through Beehiiv, we collect your email address and any preferences you indicate. When you book a consultation through Cal.com, we collect your name, email address, and any scheduling details you provide.

We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other standard analytics data collected through Google Analytics. Additionally, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather usage data, as described in more detail in the Cookies and Tracking section below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to deliver and improve our services, respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions, schedule and manage consultations, send you our newsletter and marketing communications (only when you have opted in), analyze website usage to improve our content and user experience, communicate with you about projects and service updates, and comply with legal obligations. We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling that would have a significant effect on you.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services. These providers include Google Analytics for website analytics and performance monitoring, Cal.com for scheduling consultations and meetings, and Beehiiv for managing and delivering our email newsletter. Each of these providers has their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data. We may also disclose your information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a business transfer such as a merger or acquisition.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to secure data transmitted between your browser and our servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request correction of any inaccurate information, request deletion of your personal data, opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly, and request a copy of your data in a portable format. If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of that information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. As noted above, we do not sell your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our website's contact page.

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. We use essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly, analytics cookies through Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site, and functional cookies that remember your preferences and settings. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website, including your IP address (which is anonymized), pages visited, time spent on pages, and how you arrived at our site. This data is aggregated and used to improve our website and services. You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with several third-party services to provide you with the best experience. Cal.com powers our consultation scheduling system. When you book a meeting, your name, email, and scheduling preferences are processed by Cal.com in accordance with their privacy policy. Beehiiv manages our email newsletter. When you subscribe, your email address is stored and processed by Beehiiv to deliver our newsletter content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email. Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve our content and services.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand how they handle your data. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external platforms.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us through our website's contact page.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out through our website's contact page. Vainer Marketing is located in Brooklyn, New York.