Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Mainstreet360.org
Effective Date: October 24, 2018
At Mainstreet360.org we, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and share your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information in connection with our 360-degree interactive photography and videography services, including uploads to third-party platforms such as Google Street View or Google Business View. By engaging our services or interacting with our website mainstreet360.org, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and business address provided when you book our services, request a quote, or contact us.
- Payment Information: Billing details (e.g., credit card information) processed through secure third-party payment processors for service payments.
- Correspondence: Communications with us, such as emails, inquiries, or feedback.
b. Non-Personal Information
- Photography and Videography Data: Images, videos, or 360-degree interactive content captured during our services, which may include business premises, employees, or customers visible in the footage.
- Website Usage Data: Information collected via cookies or analytics tools, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited on our website.
- Location Data: General location information derived from your interaction with our services or website, used to provide location-based services.
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as booking platforms or business directories, when you engage our services through those channels.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and deliver our photography and 360-degree interactive services, including scheduling, capturing, editing, and delivering content.
- To process payments and manage billing.
- To communicate with you about your project, respond to inquiries, or provide customer support.
- To upload approved images or videos to third-party platforms, such as Google Street View or Google Business View, as part of our services.
- To improve our services, website functionality, and customer experience through analytics and feedback.
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights, including recovering damages for unauthorized use or modification of our branded content.
- To send marketing communications (with your consent, where required by law) about our services or promotions.
3. Third-Party Platforms (e.g., Google Street View, Google Business View)
As part of our services, we may upload images, videos, or 360-degree interactive content to third-party platforms, such as Google Street View or Google Business View, to enhance the online visibility of your business. Please note:
- No Control Over Third-Party Platforms: Once content is uploaded to third-party platforms, we have no control over how those platforms use, store, or display the content. We are not responsible for removing, modifying, or recovering any images or videos copied, shared, or distributed by these platforms or their users.
- Third-Party Policies Apply: Content uploaded to third-party platforms is subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service. We encourage you to review the policies of platforms like Google before agreeing to have your content uploaded.
4. Branding and Intellectual Property
Our photography and videography content may include branding elements (e.g., watermarks, logos, or credits) to identify Mainstreet360 as the creator. If you opt for our risk-free services, the following applies:
- Optional Branding Removal: You may choose to pay a modest, optional fee at a later date to remove our branding from the content, as outlined in our service agreement.
- Unauthorized Modification Prohibited: Any unauthorized modification, removal, or alteration of our branding, in whole or in part, on any and all copies is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to pursue legal action and recover damages for such unauthorized actions, including but not limited to intellectual property violations.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage providers, or editing software providers) who assist us in delivering our services, subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Third-Party Platforms: As described in Section 3, we may upload content to platforms like Google Street View or Google Business View with your consent.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us.
- Cookies: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our website’s cookie consent tool.
To exercise these rights, contact us at media@mainstreet360.org. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Retention of Information
We retain personal information and content for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Content uploaded to third-party platforms may remain on those platforms indefinitely, as described in Section 3.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We take steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Mainstreet360
Texas
media@mainstreet360.org