PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Progressive Digital Consulting
Effective Date: July 7, 2025
Last Updated: July 7, 2025

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy describes how Progressive Digital Consulting ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information when you visit or interact with any of our owned digital properties, including:

https://progressivedigitalconsulting.com

https://softwaresucks.com

https://brandlab2025.com

https://brandclass2025.com

We are committed to maintaining your trust and ensuring your data is protected in compliance with the following privacy laws and platform guidelines:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)

CAN-SPAM Act and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)

Facebook Business Tools Terms and Meta Advertising Policies

Google Advertising Policies and Consent Mode standards

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

By using our websites or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.


2. Information We Collect

a. Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

We may collect the following PII directly from you:

Full name

Email address

Phone number

Mailing/billing address

Company name

Payment and billing information (if applicable)

This information is provided by you voluntarily through form submissions, purchases, opt-in forms, surveys, appointment bookings, or direct communication.

b. Automatically Collected Information

We may also collect non-identifiable and behavioral data such as:

IP address and browser type

Operating system and device type

Time and date of your visit

Pages visited and actions taken

Referring/exit pages and clickstream data

This is collected via tracking tools such as cookies, pixels, and third-party analytics (e.g. Google Analytics, Meta Pixel).


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our services

Send transactional and marketing communications

Respond to inquiries or support requests

Deliver targeted advertising based on interests or behaviors

Improve our website functionality and user experience

Conduct research, analytics, and performance optimization

Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us at [email protected].


4. Cookies, Pixels & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to track your activity and preferences across our sites. These tools help us personalize content, analyze traffic, and measure advertising performance.

We may also use:

Google Ads & Analytics (with IP anonymization where applicable)

Meta (Facebook/Instagram) conversion tracking

YouTube, LinkedIn, and other pixel-based remarketing tools

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings or opt-out using tools like:

https://optout.networkadvertising.org

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout


5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your data. We may share your information with:

Service providers and contractors who perform work on our behalf

Ad platforms like Google and Meta for tracking, targeting, and retargeting

Analytics and hosting providers (e.g., Google, Cloudflare, Stripe, Calendly)

Legal authorities if required for compliance, enforcement, or lawful requests

All third parties are contractually obligated to safeguard your data and comply with applicable privacy laws.


6. Your Privacy Rights

a. California Residents (CCPA & CPRA)

You have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected and shared

Request deletion or correction of personal data

Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

Designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf

To submit a CCPA/CPRA request, email us at [email protected]. We will verify your identity before proceeding.

b. European Union Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access your personal data

Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

Request data deletion or restrict processing

Withdraw consent at any time

File a complaint with your local data protection authority

We process your data on the basis of legitimate interest, contract performance, consent, or legal obligations.


7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. If you request deletion, we will honor your request within applicable timeframes.


8. Children's Privacy

Our websites and services are not directed at or intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we learn that we have collected data from a child, we will take prompt steps to delete it.


9. Data Security

We take reasonable organizational and technical steps to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can guarantee 100% security.


10. International Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information will be processed and stored in the U.S. We apply appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), for international data transfers in line with GDPR requirements.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on this page. We encourage you to review it regularly to stay informed.


12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you may contact us at:

Progressive Digital Consulting


702 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
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