This Privacy Policy describes how Down South Media LLC, doing business as Down South Media Magic ("Down South Media Magic," "we," "us," or "our"), a digital advertising agency located at 1922 Vesper Ct, Lehigh Acres, FL 33972, collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit downsouthmedia.net (the "Site"), contact us, or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Contact details such as your full name, business name, email address, phone number, and website.
- Business information such as your monthly advertising budget, services of interest, and the content of your message.
- Consent records, including which consent statements you accepted and when.
Information collected automatically
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited, collected through server logs.
- With your consent only, analytics and marketing cookie data as described in our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Information
- To respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, and provide proposals and services;
- To contact you by email or phone about your inquiry, as you consented;
- To operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site;
- To prevent spam, fraud, and abuse;
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
3. Legal Bases and Consent
We process information you submit through our forms based on your consent, which you provide by checking the required consent boxes. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at info@downsouthmedia.net. Withdrawal does not affect processing that occurred before withdrawal.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information, and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising without your consent. We may share information with:
- Service providers that host the Site, deliver email, or support our operations, under confidentiality obligations;
- Professional advisers such as attorneys and accountants;
- Authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of others;
- A successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
5. Client Advertising Data
When we manage advertising for clients, we work within ad accounts owned by those clients. Data processed in those accounts is governed by our client agreements and by the policies of the advertising platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of Google, Meta, Microsoft, or other platforms.
6. Cookies
We use necessary cookies and similar storage to operate the Site. Optional analytics and marketing cookies are used only after you consent through our cookie banner. You can change your choices anytime using the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer. See our Cookie Policy.
7. Data Retention
We keep inquiry records and consent records for as long as needed to respond to you, maintain business records, and comply with legal obligations, generally not longer than three years after our last interaction unless a longer period is required by law.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your personal information, and to opt out of certain processing. Florida residents and residents of other states with consumer privacy laws may exercise applicable rights by emailing info@downsouthmedia.net. We will verify your request and respond within the time required by law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
10. Communications and Opt-Out
You may opt out of communications at any time by replying "STOP" to a text message, asking to be removed during a call, using the unsubscribe link in an email, or contacting us directly. We honor opt-out requests promptly.
11. Children's Privacy
The Site is intended for businesses and is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 where applicable). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Third-Party Links
The Site may link to third-party websites, including Google Maps. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent version.
14. Contact Us
Down South Media LLC
1922 Vesper Ct
Lehigh Acres, FL 33972
info@downsouthmedia.net