1. Introduction
Costa & Associates LLC ("we", "us", "our") is a New Mexico company that holds independent technology and literary ventures. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website at costa-and-associates.com ("the Website"). The Website is informational only; it does not sell products, take payments, or maintain user accounts. Each venture we hold operates under its own privacy policy, available at that venture's 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
This Website is informational only. We do NOT collect:
- Payment or billing information
- Account credentials or passwords
- Personal financial information
- Sensitive personal data beyond what is described above
Purchases of books, and any licensing of the Ollie System, are handled by the ventures and their own platforms, not by this Website, and are governed by those platforms' own privacy policies.
4. How We Use Information
We use collected information only for:
- Website analytics and improvement
- Responding to inquiries
- Providing information about our ventures
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
This Website contains links to external websites, including the websites of our ventures (olliesystem.com and jodimariemeyer.com). 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. The Ventures' Privacy Policies
This Privacy Policy applies only to this Website. Each venture we hold is governed by its own privacy policy, available at that venture's website:
Ollie System · JodiMarie Meyer
For information about how a venture handles your data, consult that venture's privacy policy.
14. Contact Us
Costa & Associates LLC
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Email: contact@costa-and-associates.com
Phone: (575) 221-9330
Website: costa-and-associates.com
15. Summary
In simple terms:
- This Website is informational only. It does not sell products, take payments, or maintain accounts.
- We use Google Analytics to understand website usage.
- We collect contact information only if you contact us.
- We don't sell your information.
- You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking.
- Each venture we hold has its own privacy policy.