Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

McDermott Studios ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when you contact us. We are committed to handling your information responsibly and transparently.

By submitting a contact form on our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information you voluntarily provide through our contact form, which may include:

• Your full name
• Your email address
• Your phone number
• Any message, inquiry, or project details you choose to share

We do not collect payment information, Social Security numbers, financial account details, or other sensitive personal data directly through our Site.

3. Automatically Collected Information (Google Analytics)

Our Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics automatically collects certain information about your visit, including:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website
• General geographic location (city/region level)

This data is collected via cookies and used solely to understand how visitors interact with our Site. We do not combine Google Analytics data with your contact form information. You may opt out via tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiry or project request
• To communicate with you about our products and services
• To send you email newsletters, promotions, and updates (where you have provided your email address)
• To process warranty registrations and claims
• To improve our Site and customer experience

We will not use your information for any purpose materially different from those described above without first notifying you and, where required by law, obtaining your consent.

5. Email Marketing

If you submit your email address through our contact form, we may send you occasional email newsletters or promotional communications. Every marketing email will include clear sender identification, a valid physical address, and an easy unsubscribe option. We will honor all opt-out requests within 10 business days as required by the CAN-SPAM Act.

Opting out of marketing emails will not affect our ability to send you transactional messages related to an active inquiry you have submitted.

6. Third-Party Payment Processors

Our Site may contain links to third-party payment platforms including PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App (collectively, "Payment Processors"). Please be aware of the following:

• Clicking a payment link will direct you away from our Site to the respective third-party platform.
• McDermott Studios does not collect, store, or process any payment card or financial account information directly.
• Each Payment Processor operates under its own terms of service and privacy policy. We encourage you to review those policies before completing any transaction.
• PayPal Privacy Policy: paypal.com/privacy
• Venmo Privacy Policy: venmo.com/legal/us-privacy-policy
• Cash App Privacy Policy: cash.app/legal/us/en-us/privacy

McDermott Studios is not responsible for the data practices, errors, or service interruptions of any third-party payment platform.

7. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only in these limited circumstances:

• Email Service Provider: to transmit messages you send us
• Google Analytics: anonymized usage data processed by Google
• Legal Requirements: if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights

8. Your Right to Opt Out — Do Not Sell or Share

9. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and warranty records for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which they were collected, typically no longer than 3 years after your last interaction with us. Warranty records will be retained for the full duration of any active warranty period plus one year. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information including encrypted email transmission (TLS). No method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to know, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights or opt out of marketing, contact us using the information in Section 12. We will respond to verifiable requests within 30 days.

12. Contact Us

McDermott Studios
Wildwood, Georgia
Brandon@mcdermott-studios.com

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 23, 2026. We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this document.