PRIVACY POLICY | Caron Communications

Caron Communications Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 15, 2025

At Caron Communications, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (www.caroncommunications.com), engage with our services, or interact with us through email, social media, or other channels. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: This includes data that identifies you, such as your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address, which you provide when contacting us, subscribing to our newsletter, or engaging with our services.
Usage Data: We collect non-identifying information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, using cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics.
Communications Data: Information you provide when you email us, fill out forms, or engage with us on social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, X).
Client Data: If you are a client, we may collect business-related information necessary to provide communications services, such as project details or media preferences.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

Directly from You: When you submit contact forms, subscribe to our newsletter, or communicate with us.
Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools that track your interaction with our website.
From Third Parties: We may receive information from social media platforms or partners when you engage with our content or services through those channels.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and improve our communications services, such as media relations, content creation, or event promotion.
Respond to inquiries, fulfill requests, and communicate with you about our services.
Analyze website usage to enhance user experience and optimize our content.
Send marketing communications, such as newsletters or updates, with your consent (you can opt out at any time).
Comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests or protecting our rights.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (e.g., website hosting, analytics, or email marketing platforms) who assist us in operating our services, under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, with notice to you.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. These technologies help us understand user behavior, personalize content, and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality. For more details, see our Cookie Policy (to be developed separately if needed).

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request to view the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate data.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails or contacting us directly.
Do Not Track: We currently do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals, as no uniform standard exists, but we are committed to transparency about our tracking practices.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at mattcaronty@gmail.com or 413-250-4550.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, such as encryption for data transmission and secure storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, provide our services, or comply with legal requirements. For example, we may keep contact information for marketing purposes until you unsubscribe.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

10. International Data Transfers

Caron Communications is based in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly. Contact us if you believe we have inadvertently collected such data.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Please review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact:

Matt Caron
Caron Communications
29 Oakdale Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109
Email: mattcaronty@gmail.com
Phone: 413-250-4550