Bowers Digital Solutions

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2025

At Bowers Digital Solutions, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including but not limited to:

  • Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Business information (company name, website URL, business description)
  • Project requirements and specifications
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
  • Communication records and project feedback
  • Account credentials for customer dashboard access

This information is collected when you submit a form, contact us, become a client, or use our customer dashboard.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process payments and manage billing
  • Create and manage customer accounts
  • Communicate with you about your project
  • Provide customer support and technical assistance
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Showcase completed work in our portfolio (with permission)

3. Payment Processing and Financial Data

All payment processing is handled securely through Stripe. We do not store your complete payment information on our servers. Stripe processes and stores payment data in accordance with their privacy policy and PCI DSS compliance standards. We only store payment confirmation data and transaction IDs for billing and accounting purposes.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Stripe (payment processing), Supabase (database and authentication), and other necessary service providers who assist in our operations
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Portfolio and Marketing Use

With your permission, we may showcase completed work in our portfolio, marketing materials, and social media platforms. This may include screenshots, descriptions, and testimonials. You have the right to request removal of your work from our portfolio at any time.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Customer account data is retained for the duration of the business relationship and for a reasonable period thereafter for legal and accounting purposes. You may request deletion of your account data, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain information.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to help protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. This includes:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication systems
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access and update your personal information
  • Request deletion of your account data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request information about how your data is used
  • Withdraw consent for portfolio use of your work

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

10. Third-Party Services

Our website and services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at daniel@bowersdigitalsolutions.com.