Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Costa & Associates LLC ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website at costa-and-associates.com ("the Website").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects:

• IP addresses (anonymized)
• Page views and navigation patterns
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Location data (general geographic location based on IP)
• Referral sources (how you found our website)
• Time spent on pages

Purpose: We use this information to understand how visitors use our website, improve website content and user experience, and analyze website performance.

Google's Privacy Policy: Google Analytics is provided by Google LLC. For more information about how Google uses data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies
• Using private/incognito browsing mode

2.2 Contact Information

If you contact us via email (contact@costa-and-associates.com) or phone, we may collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Any information you voluntarily provide in your message

Purpose: We use this information to respond to your inquiries and communicate with you.

Retention: We retain contact information only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or as required by law.

2.3 Cookies

We use cookies for Google Analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies:

• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track website usage

Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect:

• Personal financial information
• Payment information
• Account passwords
• Sensitive personal data beyond what is described above

4. How We Use Information

We use collected information only for:

• Website analytics and improvement
• Responding to inquiries
• Providing information about our products and services

We do NOT:

• Sell your information to third parties
• Use your information for advertising purposes (beyond Google Analytics)
• Share your information except as described in this policy

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Analytics

Google Analytics is provided by Google LLC. Your use of Google Analytics is subject to Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.2 External Links

Our website contains links to external websites (including our product pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Please review their privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information collected through our website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of Google Analytics tracking

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: contact@costa-and-associates.com

9. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

10. Data Retention

• Google Analytics Data: Retained according to Google's data retention policies (typically 26 months)
• Contact Information: Retained only as long as necessary to respond to inquiries or as required by law

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in this document and dated with a "Last Updated" notice. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws

13. Product-Specific Privacy Policies

14. Contact Us

15. Summary

Note: This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. For information about how our products (Ollie IDE) handle your data, please refer to their specific privacy policies.