Privacy Policy for THE4COLOR
Effective date: [Insert date]
Who We Are
THE4COLOR LLC (“THE4COLOR,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a creative production company and photography studio operated by Anthony Smith. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit the4color.com and any related sites or services we control (collectively, the “Site”).
Information We Collect
Category Examples Collected When…
Contact details Name, email address, phone number you fill out a contact form, request a quote, sign up for our newsletter
Professional info Job title, company, project brief you inquire about services or submit files
Device & usage data IP address, browser type, referring pages, time spent your browser loads any page on the Site (via cookies, pixels, and similar tech)
Payment details Limited billing info (handled by Stripe/PayPal) you purchase prints, license images, or pay invoices
User-generated content Comments, messages, testimonials you voluntarily submit content to us
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us (see Section 11).How & Why We Use Your Information
Provide Services – respond to inquiries, deliver quotes, fulfill contracts, and manage projects.
Improve the Site – diagnose technical issues, analyze traffic trends, and enhance user experience.
Marketing – send newsletters, event announcements, or promotional offers (you can opt out anytime).
Legal / Security – detect fraud, enforce our terms, comply with laws, or protect our rights.Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use first- and third-party cookies, pixels, and local storage to:
remember preferences (e.g., dark/light mode)
measure site performance with Google Analytics
enable embedded media (e.g., Vimeo, YouTube)
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies; doing so may affect Site functionality. For analytics, you can install Google’s Opt-Out Browser Add-on.When We Share Information
We only share personal data:
Service Providers – cloud hosting, email marketing platforms, payment processors, and analytics vendors who help us operate the Site and must keep data confidential.
Legal/Business Transfers – if required by law or as part of a merger, sale, or acquisition.
With Your Consent – for example, publishing a testimonial with your name.
We never sell your personal information.International Data Transfers
Our servers are located in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred, stored, and processed here. We rely on standard contractual clauses or comparable safeguards where required.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law (e.g., tax records).
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
Region / Law Your Rights Include…
GDPR (EU/UK) access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, and object to processing
CCPA / CPRA (California) know, delete, correct, opt-out of “sale,” limit use of sensitive data
Global opt-out unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime via the link in each message
To exercise any right, email us at privacy@the4color.com. We may verify your identity before fulfilling a request.Third-Party Links
Our Site may link to external sites (e.g., client portfolios, social media). We don’t control their privacy practices; review their policies before providing data.
Security
We use HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews to protect your information. No system is 100 % secure, so we can’t guarantee absolute protection.
Contact Us
Questions or concerns?
Email: privacy@the4color.com
Mail: THE4COLOR LLC, P.O. Box [###], Bellingham, WA 98225, USAChanges to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect new practices or legal requirements. We’ll post the revised version with an updated “Effective date.” Material changes will be highlighted or otherwise communicated.