Privacy Policy for Hot Dog Audio
Effective Date: May 08, 2025
1. Who We Are
Hot Dog Audio (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website hotdogaudio.com (“Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with our Site, and the choices you have associated with that information.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide
• Name, email address, phone number, project details submitted through forms or email• Respond to inquiries, schedule services, send administrative messages
Automatically collected data
• IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, time spent, referring URLs• Site analytics, performance monitoring, troubleshooting
Cookies & similar tech
• Small text files stored on your device• Remember preferences, measure traffic, enable certain features
You may disable cookies in your browser; however, parts of the Site may not function properly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
Provide, operate, and maintain the Site and our audio‑production services.
Process and manage bookings or other service requests.
Communicate with you about updates, promotions, or service changes (you can opt out at any time).
Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve user experience.
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or illegal activity.
Comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, and protect our rights.
4. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only:
Service Providers: Trusted vendors (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processors) who must keep data confidential and use it solely to perform services for us.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of the Company, our users, or others.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale. You will be notified before your personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal duties, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
6. Your Choices and Rights
Opt‑Out of Marketing: Click “unsubscribe” in any marketing email or contact us.
Cookie Controls: Adjust browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Access / Correction / Deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. Contact us using the details below.
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, opt out of “sale” or “sharing,” and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. Submit requests via the contact information below.
EU / UK Residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object, or request data portability. Our lawful bases include performance of a contract, legitimate interests, consent, and legal compliance. If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
7. Security
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. No Internet or email transmission is ever fully secure; please use caution when sharing information online.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. International Transfers
Your data may be processed and stored in countries other than your own, which may have different data‑protection laws. We take steps to ensure your information receives an adequate level of protection (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable).
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will reflect the latest revision. Material changes will be posted prominently or communicated via email when appropriate.
11. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information:
Email: hotdogaudio@gmail.com