Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: Jan 2026​

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Welcome to Peanut Butter Creative (“PBC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are a boutique brand identity and web design studio based in Parker, Colorado. We take your privacy seriously, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, engage our services, or communicate with us.

 

This Policy is designed to comply with:

• The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)

• The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

• Applicable Colorado privacy law and federal standards

 

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following categories:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number, business name

• Project inquiry details submitted through our contact or inquiry forms

• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors; we do not store full card numbers)

• Communications: emails, messages, or other content you send us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

• Device and browser type, operating system

• IP address and approximate location derived from it

• Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs

• Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties such as social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Pinterest) when you interact with our content, or from analytics and advertising partners.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following business purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and communicate with prospective and current clients

• To provide, manage, and deliver our brand identity and web design services

• To process payments and send invoices

• To send marketing and promotional communications (with your consent where required)

• To improve our website, services, and business operations

• To comply with legal obligations

• To protect against fraud, security threats, and unauthorized activity

 

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects without human review.

 

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties, strictly as necessary to operate our business:

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3.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted vendors who process data on our behalf, including:

• Website platform and hosting providers (e.g., Wix)

• Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or similar)

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, HoneyBook)

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Project management and CRM tools

 

These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as directed by us and in accordance with applicable privacy law.

3.2 Legal Requirements

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We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of PBC, our clients, or the public.

3.3 Business Transfers

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In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change via email or a prominent notice on our website.

3.4 No Sale of Personal Information

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We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration, as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.

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4. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

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If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA, as amended by the CPRA, effective January 1, 2023:

4.1 Right to Know

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You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which we collected it, the purposes for collection and use, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.

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4.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., information required to complete a transaction or comply with a legal obligation).

 

4.3 Right to Correct

You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.

 

4.4 Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing

We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If this practice changes, we will update this Policy and provide an opt-out mechanism.

 

4.5 Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information

To the extent we collect sensitive personal information (as defined by the CPRA), you have the right to direct us to limit its use to purposes necessary to perform our services.

 

4.6 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights. You will not receive a different quality of service or be charged different prices as a result of submitting a privacy request.

 

4.7 How to Submit a Request

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at:

• Email: hello@peanutbuttercreative.com

• Subject line: “CA Privacy Request”

 

We will respond to verified requests within 45 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf; we may require written authorization or proof of authority.

 

5. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at hi@peanutbutter-creative.com so we can delete it promptly.

 

Our website content is intended for adult business owners and professionals. If you are under 18, please do not submit any personal information through our website without the consent and involvement of a parent or guardian.

 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect analytics data. The types of cookies we use include:

6.1 Essential Cookies

Necessary for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.

6.2 Analytics Cookies

We use tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This data is aggregated and used to improve our site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6.3 Marketing Cookies

If we use remarketing or social media pixels (e.g., Meta Pixel), these help us serve relevant ads. You can manage your ad preferences through your social media platform settings or tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out at https://optout.aboutads.info

6.4 Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

 

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

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General retention guidelines:

• Client project files and communications: up to 5 years after project completion

• Inquiry and contact form data: up to 2 years if no engagement follows

• Financial and billing records: as required by tax law (generally 7 years)

• Marketing contact data: until you opt out or request deletion

 

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption on our website, access controls, and secure third-party platforms.

 

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or resources (including social media profiles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

 

10. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our email list or have engaged our services, we may send you marketing communications. Each marketing email will include an unsubscribe link. You may also opt out at any time by emailing hello@peanutbuttercreative.com with “Unsubscribe” in the subject line.

 

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and, where applicable, CASL requirements for commercial email communications.

 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy and, where appropriate, notify you by email or a prominent notice on our website.

 

Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

 

Peanut Butter Creative

Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Email: hi@peanutbutter-creative.com

Subject line for privacy requests: “Privacy Request”

 

We are committed to working with you to resolve any privacy concerns promptly and transparently.

 

This Privacy Policy was prepared for Peanut Butter Creative and is effective as of the date listed above.

Not legal advice. Consult an attorney for jurisdiction-specific compliance requirements.