Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 20, 2026
At Strandline, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. We believe in being transparent about our practices and giving you control over your data.
Information we collect
Information you provide to us
When you interact with our website or services, you may choose to provide us with certain information, including:
- Contact information such as your name and email address when you fill out our contact form
- Project details and inquiries you share when requesting information about our services
- Any other information you choose to provide in your communications with us
Information we collect automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Browser type and version you use to access our site
- Operating system and device information
- IP address and general geographic location
- Pages you visit, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- Referring website addresses and search terms used to find our site
- Date and time of your visit
Information from cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy. The types of data collected through cookies may include preferences you set, pages visited, and interactions with our website content.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Providing our services
Responding to your inquiries, processing requests for information, and communicating with you about our content strategy and messaging services.
Improving our website
Understanding how visitors use our website, identifying areas for improvement, and enhancing the user experience through analytics and feedback.
Marketing and communications
Sending occasional updates about our services, sharing relevant content, and maintaining our relationship with clients and prospects who have expressed interest in our work.
Legal compliance and protection
Complying with legal obligations, enforcing our terms of service, protecting our rights and property, and ensuring the security of our website and users.
How we share your information
We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, conduct our business, and provide services to you. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Analytics partners: We use analytics services to understand how our website is used. These services may collect and process data on our behalf using cookies and similar technologies.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, to respond to legal processes, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
How we protect your information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include:
- Encryption of data in transit using secure socket layer technology
- Regular security assessments and updates to our systems
- Access controls limiting who can view and handle personal information
- Secure storage practices for any information we maintain
- Monitoring for suspicious activity and potential security breaches
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining industry-standard protections.
Data retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The retention period depends on the nature of the information and the purposes for which it is processed:
- Contact form submissions are retained for up to two years to maintain our relationship with potential clients
- Website analytics data is typically retained for 14 months
- Marketing communications records are kept until you opt out or for up to three years of inactivity
- Legal and compliance records may be retained longer as required by applicable laws
When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it to prevent unauthorized access or use.
Your rights and choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, and we want to make it easy for you to exercise them:
Access and portability
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of that information in a structured, commonly used format.
Correction and updates
If your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or update it.
Deletion
You can request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Object to processing
You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes or when processing is based on our legitimate interests.
Withdraw consent
Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
Restrict processing
You can request that we restrict how we process your personal information in certain situations, such as while we verify the accuracy of disputed data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided on our contact page. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions
You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:
- Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
- Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
- Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data
We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided on our contact page. We will process your request promptly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Third-party websites and services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
When you leave our website through a link to another site, you are subject to the privacy policy of that destination site. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by Strandline.
Children's privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without proper parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information from our systems.
International data transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.
When we transfer personal information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information and comply with applicable data protection laws. This may include using standard contractual clauses or other approved transfer mechanisms.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If we make material changes that significantly affect your rights, we will provide additional notice through our website or by other means as appropriate.
Contact us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact form. We welcome your feedback and are committed to addressing any privacy concerns you may have.
We will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe and work with you to resolve any issues regarding your personal information.