INTRODUCTION
AscendDrift Builds Media LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website ascenddriftbuilds.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our content.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Ever.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect the following types of information:
- Email address — when you voluntarily sign up for our mailing list through the Notify Me form
- First name — when provided during mailing list signup
- Usage data — general browsing behavior such as pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie data — from embedded YouTube videos and basic site functionality
We do NOT collect payment information, social security numbers, or any other sensitive personal data directly through this website.
COOKIES AND TRACKING
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. Here is exactly what we use and why:
- YouTube embed cookies — when you play embedded videos on our site YouTube may set cookies to track viewing preferences and provide analytics. This is governed by YouTube's Privacy Policy.
- Cookie consent cookie — we store your cookie preference so we don't ask you again on future visits
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser used for basic site functionality
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality including embedded video playback.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you email notifications about merch launches and site updates — only if you opted in
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Analyze site traffic to understand our audience
- Respond to your inquiries and sponsor requests
- Comply with legal obligations
We will never send you unsolicited emails or spam. Every email we send includes an easy unsubscribe option.
THIRD PARTY SERVICES
We use the following third party services that may collect data independently:
- Mailchimp — email marketing platform that stores your email address and name if you subscribe. Governed by Mailchimp's Privacy Policy.
- YouTube (Google) — embedded video player that may set cookies. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
- Fourthwall — our merch store platform. Any purchases made are governed by Fourthwall's Privacy Policy.
- Netlify — website hosting provider that may collect server logs including IP addresses. Governed by Netlify's Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third party services as we have no control over their data practices.
YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your location you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to deletion — request that we delete your personal data
- Right to correction — request that we correct inaccurate data
- Right to opt out — unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time using the link in any email we send
- Right to data portability — request your data in a portable format
EU and UK residents have additional rights under GDPR. California residents have additional rights under CCPA. To exercise any of these rights contact us at the email below.
DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. Our website uses SSL encryption (https://) to secure data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
However no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information we cannot guarantee absolute security.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights please contact us:
- Business name — AscendDrift Builds Media LLC
- Website — ascenddriftbuilds.com
- Email — info@ascenddriftbuilds.com
- State of formation — Arizona, United States
We aim to respond to all privacy related inquiries within 30 days.