Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 12, 2025

By using this website as a user (hereafter "You"), You agree to the following Privacy Policy. Please read this policy carefully before using this website.

This website is owned and operated by The Stahl Marketing LLC, a Texas limited liability company (hereafter "Our", "We", or "Company"). Our principal place of business is located in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas.

For any privacy-related questions, You can reach us at: cecilia@thestahlmarketing.com

General

We at The Stahl Marketing LLC respect Your privacy. This Privacy Policy is designed to explain how We collect, use, share, and protect the personal information You provide to us when You access Our website, inquire about or purchase Our services, or engage with us on social media — as well as Your rights regarding that information.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. We will alert You to any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy. Changes become effective immediately upon publication on Our website, and You waive specific notice of any changes by continuing to use Our site. We encourage You to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Information Collected

We collect a variety of information from You when You visit Our website, inquire about Our services, or interact with us on social media. By accepting this Privacy Policy, You are consenting to Our collection and use of the data described below.

Personal Data: Information that can be used to identify You specifically, including Your name, email address, phone number, business name, and other demographic information. You provide this voluntarily when filling out contact forms, inquiry forms, or communicating with us. Your decision to provide this data is voluntary, but refusal may limit Your ability to receive Our services.

Derivative Data: Information Our servers automatically collect when You access Our website, such as Your IP address, browser type, the dates and times You visit, and the specific pages You view.

Financial Data: Payment-related information collected when You purchase Our services. We use trusted third-party payment processors and store only limited financial data. Please review the applicable processor's privacy policy for details on how they handle Your payment information.

Social Networking Data: We may access information from social networking platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or LinkedIn when You interact with us on those platforms. This may include Your username, profile picture, and any public information associated with Your account.

Project and Communication Data: Information You share with us in the course of a project engagement, including business goals, brand materials, copy, photos, and any other content provided for the purposes of completing Your project.

Use of Information

We use the information We collect to provide, improve, and promote Our services. Specifically, We may use Your data to:

1. Respond to inquiries and communicate with You about Our services;

2. Deliver website design, marketing, and branding services You have engaged us for;

3. Process payments and send invoices;

4. Send project updates, proposals, and relevant communications;

5. Send newsletters or marketing updates (with Your consent);

6. Improve Our website and service offerings based on usage trends;

7. Comply with legal obligations or protect Our legal rights;

8. Prevent fraud or unauthorized access to Our systems;

9. Analyze trends to improve Our business operations.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell Your personal information. We may share Your data with trusted third parties only as necessary to operate Our business and deliver Our services, including:

Third-Party Processors: We may share Your data with payment processors, email platforms, project management tools, website hosting providers, and other vendors who assist in delivering Our services. These parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of Your information.

By Law: We may disclose Your information as required by law, in response to a legal process such as a subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Our company or others.

Business Transfer: In the event that The Stahl Marketing LLC is sold, merges with another company, or enters bankruptcy, Your information may be transferred as a business asset. You will be notified in such an event.

Affiliates and Partners: If applicable, We may share information with referral partners or affiliates who promote Our services, subject to confidentiality requirements.

Tracking Technologies

Like most websites, We use cookies, log files, and web beacons to collect data about how visitors interact with Our site. This information helps us understand traffic patterns, improve site performance, and personalize Your experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on Your device. You may disable cookies through Your browser settings; however, doing so may affect Your ability to use certain features of Our website. By continuing to use Our website without disabling cookies, You consent to Our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

We may also use third-party tools such as Google Analytics to analyze site performance and visitor behavior. These tools may use their own cookies and tracking technologies. We do not transfer personally identifiable information to these providers.

Data Retention

We retain Your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, maintain Our business records, or comply with legal obligations. Data that is no longer needed will be securely deleted.

You may request that We delete Your data at any time by contacting us at cecilia@thestahlmarketing.com. Note that We cannot control the data retention practices of third-party processors. If You wish to have a third party delete Your data, You must contact them directly.

Minors

This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If You believe We have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately so We can delete it.

Your Rights

You have the following rights with respect to Your personal information:

Update Your Information: You may request that We correct or update any personal data We hold about You.

Request a Copy of Your Data: You may request a copy of the personal data We have on file for You.

Delete Your Data: You may request that We delete Your personal data, subject to any legal or contractual obligations that require Us to retain certain records.

Opt-Out of Marketing: You may unsubscribe from Our marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link included in those emails, or by contacting us directly.

Restrict Processing: In certain circumstances, You may request that We limit how We use Your data.

File a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with a relevant data protection authority if You believe We have misused Your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: cecilia@thestahlmarketing.com

Newsletter and Marketing

If You voluntarily subscribe to Our newsletter or marketing communications, We will use Your name and email address to send You updates, promotions, and relevant content. You may unsubscribe at any time. We will not spam You and will not share Your contact information with unaffiliated third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect Your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use secure payment systems and industry-standard security practices. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and We cannot guarantee absolute security.

In the event of a data breach that affects Your personal information, We will notify affected clients via email within 72 hours of becoming aware of the incident and will take prompt steps to address and mitigate the issue.

Privacy Policy Changes

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at Our discretion. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Your continued use of Our website following any changes constitutes Your acceptance of the revised Policy.

Notice to California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Business and Professions Code, California residents have the right to know what categories of personal information We collect and with whom it is shared. To request this information, please contact us at cecilia@thestahlmarketing.com. There is no charge for submitting this request.

Contact Us

If You have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

The Stahl Marketing LLC

Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Email: cecilia@thestahlmarketing.com

Website: www.thestahlmarketing.com