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DISCLAIMER:
These templates are provided as a courtesy for clients of Mermaid Creative Co.
They are intended as placeholders for common website legal pages (Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions).
They are not drafted or reviewed by a lawyer, and do not constitute legal advice.
All clients are strongly encouraged to review and edit these pages with a qualified attorney before publishing.

Why these pages matter:
Every website that collects user data—through contact forms, email signups, cookies, or analytics—is legally required to disclose how that data is used.
These pages help protect you, your business, and your visitors by defining your responsibilities and your visitors’ rights.

California (CCPA) & Other State Notes:
If your audience includes California residents, you may fall under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
That law grants consumers the right to know what data you collect and to opt out of its sale.
Even if you’re not based in California, it’s best practice to follow similar privacy standards.

🩵 PRIVACY POLICY TEMPLATE

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This Privacy Policy template is a placeholder for your business. Review, edit, and verify before posting.

Last updated: [Month, Year] (Example: January 2025)

1. Introduction

Welcome to [Your Business Name] (e.g., “Mermaid Creative Co”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit [Your Website URL] (e.g., www.yourbusiness.com).
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number (when you submit a form).
-Usage data: pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, device information (via analytics tools).
-Cookies: used to improve your experience and site performance.
-If you sign up for newsletters, we may collect your email address to send updates or promotions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:
-Respond to inquiries and provide services.
-Improve website experience and performance.
-Send marketing or promotional emails (if you’ve opted in).
-Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We may share data with:

-Service providers (email, hosting, payment processors).
-Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics).

Each provider maintains its own privacy policy regarding data handling.

6. Cookies

Cookies are small text files that help improve your browsing experience.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site functions may be affected.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
-Access or request a copy of your data.
-Request correction or deletion.
-Opt out of marketing communications.

California Residents: You may request disclosure of what categories of data we collect and opt out of data “sales,” if applicable.

8. Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your data, but no online system is completely secure.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be reflected by a new “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
📧 [Your Contact Email] (e.g., hello@yourbusiness.com
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