Last Updated: 01/30/2025
Bella Media operates the website bellamedia.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of information:
A. Information You Provide
- Contact Forms: When you submit a form on our Site, we collect your name, email address, and any message content you provide.
- Newsletter Sign-Ups: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
B. Information We Collect Automatically
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance.
- Google Analytics: We collect anonymized usage data, such as IP address (masked), browser type, and pages visited. This helps us improve the Site.
- Google reCAPTCHA: Used to prevent spam and bot activity on our forms. Google may collect certain data, including IP addresses and user behavior.
C. Third-Party Data Collection
We may receive data from third-party services, including:
- Google reCAPTCHA (for security)
- Google Analytics (for site usage tracking)
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services
- To respond to inquiries and communicate with users
- To analyze site traffic and improve performance
- To prevent fraud, spam, and security threats
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the EU or EEA, we process your personal data under one of the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you opt in to tracking cookies, newsletters, or marketing communications.
- Legitimate Interests: For essential site functionality, analytics (when anonymized), and security.
- Contractual Necessity: When responding to direct inquiries or fulfilling service requests.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance user experience
- Analyze traffic via Google Analytics
- Secure our forms via Google reCAPTCHA
EU visitors will be presented with a cookie banner to provide or withdraw consent.
5. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may process your data:
- Google Analytics (website traffic analysis)
- Google reCAPTCHA (spam protection)
These providers comply with GDPR and have their own privacy policies.
For more details, see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
- Contact form submissions: 12 months
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you opt out
- Google Analytics data: 26 months (anonymized)
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).
7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
If you are an EU/EEA resident, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for cookies or marketing communications.
- Object to data processing for legitimate interests.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email].
For California residents, you can request disclosure or deletion of your data under CCPA.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including:
- SSL encryption (HTTPS)
- Restricted access to personal data
- Secure storage of submitted information
While we take precautions, no method of transmission is 100% secure.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at:
📧 Email: info@bellamedia.com
📍 Address: 26418 Oak Ridge Drive, Spring, TX 77380
