Privacy Policy

Introduction

Smart Like A Fox ("we," "us," or "our"), a program of DB3, LLC is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (smartfoxtools.com), register for workshops, or use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you register for workshops or events, subscribe to our newsletter ("Field Notes"), contact us via email or contact forms, create an account on our website, or make a purchase or payment.

This information may include:

• Full name (first and last name)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing address
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including IP address, browser type and version, operating system, pages visited and time spent on pages, referring website or source, device identifiers, and cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services, including payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), email service providers (e.g., GoHighLevel), analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), and social media platforms (if you interact with us on social media).

2. How We Use Your Information

To Provide Services

• Process workshop registrations and payments
• Send workshop access links, materials, and recordings
• Communicate important updates about workshops or services
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

To Send Marketing Communications

• Send our monthly "Field Notes" newsletter (with your consent)
• Notify you about new workshops and special offers
• Share educational content and resources

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us at [email protected].

To Improve Our Services

• Analyze website usage and user behavior
• Understand which content and workshops are most valuable
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Develop new workshops and resources

To Comply with Legal Obligations

• Respond to legal requests and prevent fraud
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of Smart Like A Fox, a program of DB3, LLC and our users

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for secure payment processing, email service providers (e.g., GoHighLevel) for sending newsletters and workshop communications, website hosting providers for hosting our website and data, and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) for understanding website usage.

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, property, or safety, prevent fraud or illegal activity, or enforce our Terms of Service.

Business Transfers

If Smart Like A Fox, a program of DB3, LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website before your information is transferred.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences and settings, understand how you use our website, analyze website traffic and performance, deliver relevant content and advertisements, and enable essential website functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session management, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view and delete cookies, block all cookies, block third-party cookies, and receive notifications when cookies are set.

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission, secure servers and data storage, access controls and authentication, and regular security assessments.

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide services you have requested, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce agreements, and maintain business records.

Retention periods vary based on the type of information:

• Workshop registrations: Retained for at least 7 years for tax and business records
• Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Payment information: Processed and stored by third-party payment processors according to their policies
• Website analytics: Typically retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)

You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected], subject to legal and business record-keeping requirements.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

Right to Access

You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Correction

You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

Right to Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

Right to Opt-Out

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any marketing email, contacting us at [email protected], or adjusting your account preferences (if applicable).

Right to Data Portability

You may request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You may object to certain uses of your information, such as direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Smart Like A Fox services, a program of DB3, LLC are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, tools, and resources (e.g., public records databases, fact-checking tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by Smart Like A Fox, a program of DB3, LLC.

10. International Data Transfers

Smart Like A Fox, a program of DB3, LLC is based in the United States. If you access our services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. If our practices change, we will provide a "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at [email protected].

12. 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. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date and sending an email notification (if you have subscribed to our newsletter).

Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Smart Like A Fox™
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://smartfoxtools.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.