Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use our contact form or communicate with us, you may provide:

• Name — to address you properly
• Email address — to respond to your inquiry
• Phone number — if you choose to provide it for direct communication
• User type — whether you are a Brand or Distributor
• Comments — any additional information you provide about your goals
• Business information — company name, brand details, or distribution information shared during partnership discussions

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Currently, we do not use cookies or third-party tracking tools on our Website. However, our hosting provider automatically collects standard server logs, which may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Date and time of access
• Referring website address

1.3 Information We Do Not Collect

We want to be clear about what we do not collect:

• We do not process payments through this Website and do not collect payment information
• We do not collect Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or other sensitive financial information through the Website
• We do not create user accounts or require registration
• We do not engage in cross-site tracking

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Communication and Partnership Development

We use the information you provide to:

• Respond to your inquiries and partnership requests
• Evaluate potential business partnerships
• Communicate about partnership opportunities and updates
• Schedule and conduct partnership discussions

2.2 Business Operations

We may use your information for internal business purposes, including:

• Improving our Website and services
• Analyzing how visitors use our Website
• Maintaining records of business communications

2.3 Legal Compliance

We may use or disclose your information as required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We never have and never will.

3.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers — trusted third parties who help us operate our Website and business (e.g., hosting provider, email services), bound by confidentiality agreements
• Business partners — with your consent, we may share relevant information with brands or distributors in connection with a partnership you are pursuing
• Legal requirements — when required by law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request
• Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

4. Data Retention

4.1 Retention Periods

• Contact form submissions: 2 years from the date of submission, unless a business relationship is established
• Active business relationships: duration of the relationship plus 7 years for legal and tax compliance
• Server logs: 30–90 days, as determined by our hosting provider

4.2 Deletion

After the applicable retention period, we securely delete or anonymize your information. You may request earlier deletion at any time (see “Your Privacy Rights” below).

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted through the Website
• Secure hosting with access controls
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security monitoring
• Honeypot spam protection on contact forms (no CAPTCHAs required)

5.2 Limitations

No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 General Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion — request deletion of your personal information
• Objection — object to certain processing of your information
• Portability — request your information in a portable, machine-readable format
• Withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time

6.2 California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell or share personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

6.3 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
• The right to restrict processing of your personal data
• The right to data portability
• Enhanced rights regarding automated decision-making and profiling (we do not engage in automated decision-making)

6.4 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals in the EEA/UK/Switzerland, we process personal data on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests — responding to business inquiries and evaluating potential partnerships
• Consent — where you have given explicit consent for specific processing
• Contract — where processing is necessary to enter into or perform a business agreement
• Legal obligations — where processing is required to comply with applicable law

6.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below. We will respond to your request within 30–45 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. International Data Transfers

Our Website and business operations are based in the United States. If you are accessing our Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By providing your information, you consent to such transfer and processing.

8. Email Communications

8.1 Business Communications

If you contact us through our Website or initiate partnership discussions, we may send you business-related communications, including follow-up emails, partnership information, and relevant updates.

8.2 Opting Out

You may opt out of receiving communications from us at any time by:

• Replying to any email with a request to opt out
• Emailing us at partnership@fernandia.llc with the subject “Opt Out”

Please note that opting out of communications will not affect any existing contractual obligations.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information as promptly as possible. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites and services, including:

• LinkedIn (professional networking)
• Instagram (social media)
• Amazon (marketplace platform)
• Walmart Marketplace (marketplace platform)
• TikTok Shop (marketplace platform)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

11.1 Current Status

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our Website. GA4 collects anonymized usage data such as pages visited, time on site, and general geographic region. This data helps us improve our Website and services. Google Analytics may use cookies to collect this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

11.2 Future Use

If we implement additional cookies or tracking technologies in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide appropriate notice as required by applicable law.

11.3 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Since we currently do not use cookies, these settings will not affect your experience on our Website.

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. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. Supervisory Authority Contact

If you are located in the EEA, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal information violates applicable data protection law.