We respect your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it. We do not sell your personal information.
1. Who We Are
BeadsGuy LLC ("BeadsGuy", "we", "us", or "our") operates the website beadsguy.com and its subdomain pages. We are a Dallas, Texas-based business providing consulting, technology development, and photography services through three divisions: BeadsGuy Consulting, BeadsGuy Technologies, and BeadsGuy Imagery.
Contact: olu@beadsguy.com
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name, email address, and message content when you submit a contact form
- Information you share when booking via Calendly (governed by Calendly's own privacy policy)
- Information provided via email correspondence
Information collected automatically:
- Browser type and version, operating system, device type
- Pages visited, time on site, referring URLs
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Cookie identifiers (see Section 5)
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to inquiries and provide requested services
- To understand how visitors use our website and improve the experience
- To send service-related communications (never marketing without consent)
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Google Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics (tracking ID: G-PEPG12BN3H) to collect aggregated, anonymized usage data. Google Analytics uses cookies to identify returning visitors and track behavior across sessions.
Data collected by Google Analytics is processed according to Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by declining cookies via our cookie banner.
When you decline our cookie banner, we disable Google Analytics for your session.
5. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., your cookie consent preference stored in
localStorage). These cannot be disabled. - Analytics cookies: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) used to understand site usage. These are only set if you accept our cookie banner.
You can manage cookies in your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner shown on first visit.
6. Contact Form Data (Formspree)
Contact form submissions are processed by Formspree, a third-party form service. Data submitted through our contact forms is subject to Formspree's Privacy Policy. We receive the submitted data via email and retain it only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only with:
- Google Analytics - anonymized usage data for site improvement
- Calendly - booking information you submit directly through their platform
- Formspree - contact form submissions
- Law enforcement - only if required by applicable law
8. Data Retention
Contact form inquiries and email correspondence are retained for up to 2 years. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics default settings (26 months). You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing us.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at olu@beadsguy.com.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. External Links
Our site contains links to third-party websites (Calendly, social media, Google). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach us at:
BeadsGuy LLC
Dallas, Texas
Email: olu@beadsguy.com