Who we are

Thank you for visiting https://michaelcontiproductions.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide when using our website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. For the privacy policy, we list website address as: https://michaelcontiproductions.com.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Contact forms

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information you provide to us through our contact forms. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your data.

1. Information We Collect:

When you submit a contact form on our website, we may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Message content

2. Use of Information:

We collect and use the information you provide through contact forms for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries, requests, or comments.
  • To provide you with customer support and assistance.
  • To communicate updates, promotions, or relevant information (if you have opted in).
  • To improve our services based on your feedback.

3. Legal Basis for Processing:

We process your personal information for the purposes mentioned above based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily submit the contact form, you provide consent for us to process your information to fulfill your request.
  • Legitimate Interests: We may process your information for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and responding to inquiries.

4. Data Retention:

We retain the information you provide through contact forms for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. If you have subscribed to our communications, we may retain your information until you unsubscribe.

5. Sharing of Information:

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in managing and responding to your inquiries.

6. Security Measures:

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Our contact forms are secured with encryption technology (HTTPS) to ensure the secure transmission of your data.

7. Your Rights:

You have the following rights regarding your personal information submitted through contact forms:

  • The right to access your data and request a copy of the information we hold.
  • The right to rectify any inaccuracies in your data.
  • The right to withdraw your consent at any time (if consent is the legal basis for processing).
  • The right to request the erasure of your data, subject to legal requirements.
  • The right to object to or restrict certain types of data processing.

8. Changes to Privacy Policy:

By submitting a contact form, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using our contact forms.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies can last for one year.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Analytics

We use analytics tools to better understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve user experience. These tools allow us to gather valuable insights into user behavior and preferences. Here’s an overview of our analytics practices:

1. Collection of Data:

We collect data about your interactions with our website through the use of analytics technologies, including cookies and similar tracking mechanisms. This data includes information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referral URLs, page views, and navigation paths.

2. Purpose of Data Collection:

We use this collected data to:

  • Understand how visitors find and navigate our website.
  • Analyze user engagement with our content, features, and services.
  • Identify trends, preferences, and areas for improvement.
  • Enhance the performance and functionality of our website.

3. Third-Party Analytics Services:

We may utilize third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to facilitate data collection and analysis. These services may place cookies on your device to track your interactions on our website. The data collected is typically aggregated and anonymized.

4. Anonymization and Aggregation:

We take measures to ensure that the data we collect for analytics purposes is anonymized and aggregated whenever possible. This means that individual user identities are not linked to the data we analyze.

5. Your Choices:

You can typically adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, which may impact the functionality and usability of our website. Additionally, many analytics services provide opt-out mechanisms that allow you to choose not to have your data collected.

6. Privacy Policies of Third Parties:

Please note that the practices of third-party analytics providers are governed by their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these providers to understand how they handle data.

Who we share your data with

We understand the importance of your privacy and take it seriously. We strive to protect your personal information and only share it under specific circumstances. Here’s an overview of who we may share your data with:

  1. Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, offering services, or conducting business on our behalf. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and are only authorized to use it for specific purposes related to our services.
  2. Legal Compliance: In certain situations, we may be required to share your data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests. We will make efforts to disclose the minimum amount of information necessary to fulfill these legal obligations.
  3. Business Transfers: If MichaelContiProductions.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
  4. Affiliated Entities: We may share information with entities that are part of the same corporate group as MichaelContiProductions.com. These entities will process your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
  5. Aggregated or De-Identified Data: We may share aggregated or de-identified data, which does not identify you personally, for analytical, research, marketing, or other purposes.

It’s important to note that we do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

Data retention practices

We follow data retention practices that align with legal requirements and our business needs. The duration for which we retain your data can vary based on the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected. Here’s an overview of our data retention policies:

1. User Accounts: If you create an account on our website, we will retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you choose to close your account, we will retain your data for a reasonable period to fulfill legal obligations, address disputes, or enforce our terms of service.

2. Personal Information: Personal information you provide, such as contact details or preferences, will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. This includes providing services, responding to inquiries, and maintaining accurate records.

3. Analytics Data: Data collected through analytics tools is generally retained for a period that helps us understand user behavior, improve our services, and make informed decisions. This data is often aggregated and anonymized.

4. Marketing Data: If you have opted in to receive marketing communications, we will retain your data until you opt out or unsubscribe. If you unsubscribe, we may keep a record of your preference to ensure you do not receive further marketing communications.

5. Legal and Regulatory Requirements: We may need to retain certain data for a longer duration to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. This could include financial records, transaction details, and communications.

6. Cookies and Tracking Data: Data collected through cookies and tracking technologies may have varying retention periods depending on the type of data and the purpose of tracking. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for specific details.

7. Aggregated and Anonymized Data: We may retain aggregated and anonymized data indefinitely for analytical purposes, industry research, and reporting. This data does not identify you personally.

8. Data Destruction: Once your data is no longer required for the purposes it was collected, and there are no legal obligations or business needs to retain it, we will take measures to securely delete or anonymize your data to prevent unauthorized access.

We continuously assess our data retention practices to ensure that we retain data only for as long as necessary and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

You have certain rights over your data, which are typically covered in privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Here’s what those rights might entail:

1. Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data that an organization has collected about you.

2. Right to Rectification: You can request corrections or updates to your personal data if you find it to be inaccurate or incomplete.

3. Right to Erasure: Also known as the “right to be forgotten,” you can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

4. Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to limit the processing of your personal data in specific situations.

5. Right to Data Portability: You can request your personal data in a commonly used and machine-readable format, allowing you to transfer it to another service.

6. Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing.

7. Right Not to be Subject to Automated Decision-Making: You can object to decisions made solely by automated processes, without human intervention, if those decisions significantly affect you.

Keep in mind that your specific rights may vary depending on the jurisdiction you’re in and the data protection regulations that apply. It’s important to review the privacy policy of the organization or service you’re using to understand how they handle your data and what rights you have.

Where we send your data

We want to be transparent about how we handle your data. Depending on the services we provide and the functionality of our website, your data may be sent to various recipients and destinations. Here’s an overview of where we might send your data:

1. Third-Party Service Providers: We may send your data to trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, offering services, or conducting business on our behalf. These providers may include hosting companies, payment processors, analytics platforms, and customer support tools.

2. Cloud and Data Hosting: Your data, including personal information and user-generated content, may be stored on cloud servers or data hosting services that we utilize. These services could be provided by companies specializing in secure data storage.

3. Analytics and Tracking: We may use analytics and tracking tools to monitor user behavior and engagement on our website. Aggregated and anonymized data may be sent to these tools to help us understand how users interact with our content.

4. Marketing and Advertising Partners: If we engage in marketing campaigns or display advertisements, your data may be shared with marketing and advertising partners. This could include data related to user preferences, interactions, and demographics to optimize the effectiveness of our campaigns.

5. Legal and Regulatory Authorities: In certain circumstances, we may be required to send your data to regulatory bodies, government agencies, or law enforcement authorities as mandated by applicable laws and regulations.

6. Business Transfers: If there is a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets involving [Website Name], your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will take appropriate steps to ensure the confidentiality of your data is maintained.

7. User Interaction: When you engage in interactions such as comments, feedback, or sharing content through our website, your data may be visible to other users or visitors.

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Our contact information

Michael Conti Productions LLC, Registered in the State of Colorado, USA

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Additional information

How we protect your data

Your data privacy is of utmost importance to us. We have implemented robust security measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Here’s how we protect your data:

  1. Secure Data Transmission: We use industry-standard encryption protocols (such as HTTPS) to ensure that the data you transmit to and from our website is encrypted and secure during transmission.
  2. Data Minimization: We collect only the necessary data required to provide you with our services. We minimize the collection of sensitive information and avoid retaining it longer than necessary.
  3. Access Control: Access to your personal information is limited to authorized personnel who require the data to perform specific tasks.
  4. Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and audits of our systems and processes to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Strong Authentication: We implement strong authentication mechanisms to ensure that only authorized individuals can access your account and personal information.
  6. Regular Updates: We keep our systems, software, and security practices up to date to protect against the latest security threats and vulnerabilities.
  7. Data Backup and Recovery: We maintain secure backup systems to protect your data in case of accidental loss or data breaches.
  8. Monitoring and Intrusion Detection: We use monitoring and intrusion detection systems to identify and respond to any unauthorized attempts to access or tamper with our systems.
  9. Privacy by Design: We prioritize privacy in the development of our website and services, incorporating privacy considerations from the outset.

What data breach procedures we have in place

We take data breaches seriously and have established comprehensive procedures to promptly respond to and mitigate the impact of any potential data breaches.

What third parties we receive data from

We may receive data from various third-party sources to enhance our services and provide you with a better user experience. These third parties provide us with information that helps us understand user preferences, improve content, and tailor our offerings. Here are the types of third parties we may receive data from:

1. Analytics Services:

We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to collect data about how users interact with our website. This data includes information about page views, referral sources, time spent on our site, and other user engagement metrics. Analytics data helps us understand user behavior and optimize our website for a better user experience.

2. Social Media Platforms:

If you interact with our website through social media platforms or share content from our website on social media, we may receive data from these platforms. This data could include information about your social media profile, preferences, and interactions with our content.

3. Advertising Partners:

We may work with third-party advertising partners to display targeted advertisements to our website visitors. These partners may provide us with aggregated demographic and interest-based data to help us tailor our advertising efforts. This data is typically used in an anonymized and aggregated form to respect user privacy.

What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data

We are committed to transparency and ensuring that you understand how we use your data, including any automated decision-making processes or profiling that may occur. Here is an overview of the automated decision-making and profiling activities we engage in:

1. Automated Decision-Making:

We do not engage in significant automated decision-making processes that have legal or similarly significant effects on individuals. This means that we do not use algorithms or automated systems to make decisions that could have a substantial impact on your rights, such as determining eligibility for credit, employment, insurance, or other significant matters.

2. Profiling:

We may engage in profiling activities to better understand user preferences, behaviors, and interactions with our website. Profiling involves the automated analysis of data to categorize or predict user characteristics, interests, or preferences. However, our profiling activities are designed to enhance your experience and provide you with relevant content, rather than making significant decisions about you.

Examples of profiling activities we may conduct include:

  • Personalized Content: We use your past interactions with our website to recommend content that aligns with your interests.
  • Marketing: We may analyze your browsing behavior and interactions with our marketing materials to tailor the advertisements and promotional offers you receive.
  • User Analytics: We use analytics tools to understand user behavior and preferences, allowing us to optimize our website’s usability.

Our profiling activities are intended to improve user experience, provide personalized content, and enhance the effectiveness of our marketing efforts. We do not use profiling to make automated decisions with significant legal effects.

Your Rights

We respect your rights, including the right to be informed about automated decision-making and profiling activities. If you have concerns about our use of your data for profiling or any automated decision-making processes, please contact us at [contact email or contact form link]. We are here to address any questions or concerns you may have and ensure that your privacy rights are respected.

Industry regulatory disclosure requirements

We are committed to compliance with industry regulations and standards to ensure the privacy, security, and rights of our users. Here are the industry regulatory disclosure requirements we adhere to:

1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the GDPR, which provides enhanced data protection rights for individuals. This includes:

  • Lawful Basis: We process your data based on lawful grounds, such as your consent, contract fulfillment, legal obligations, and legitimate interests.
  • Data Subject Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and object to the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to data portability.
  • Consent: We obtain your explicit consent before processing your personal data for specific purposes.
  • Data Protection Officer: We may appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee data protection practices.

2. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

If you are a California resident, the CCPA grants you specific rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Know: You can request information about the categories of personal information we collect, disclose, and sell.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
  • Non-Discrimination: We do not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

3. Other Industry-Specific Regulations:

Depending on the nature of our services and your location, we may adhere to additional industry-specific regulations, such as:

  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): If we handle health-related information, we maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy.
  • Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): If our services are directed toward children under 13, we comply with COPPA requirements, obtaining parental consent and providing special protections for children’s personal data.

4. Cookies and Tracking:

We comply with regulations related to cookies and tracking, such as the ePrivacy Directive in Europe. We provide clear information about our use of cookies and obtain your consent where required.

5. Data Breach Notification:

We adhere to data breach notification requirements by promptly notifying affected individuals and relevant authorities in the event of a data breach that poses a risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms.

6. Contact Information:

We provide contact information for data protection inquiries and concerns. If you have questions about your rights, the data we hold, or our data practices, please contact us at contact us.

Disclaimer

Please note that this information is provided as a general overview and may not cover all potential regulations applicable to your specific situation. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to upholding industry standards and regulatory requirements to protect your rights and information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The most recent version will be posted on our website.