Privacy Policy

AVC Strategies ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at avcstrategies.com (the “Website”) or sign up for our newsletter, The AVC Edit.

Please read this policy carefully. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily submit through our website, including:

  • Your name and email address when you contact us via our contact form

  • Your name and email address when you subscribe to The AVC Edit newsletter

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Browser type and device information

  • Referring URL (how you found our site)

  • General geographic location (city/country level)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form

  • Send you the AVC Edit newsletter (only if you have subscribed)

  • Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it

  • Analyze marketing performance and website traffic trends

3. Third-Party Tools & Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf:

Squarespace

Our website is built on Squarespace, which provides hosting and built-in analytics. Squarespace may collect technical data about your visit. For more information, see Squarespace's Privacy Policy at squarespace.com/privacy. 

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and visitor behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

MailerLite

We use MailerLite to manage our email newsletter list and send The AVC Edit. If you subscribe, your name and email address will be stored and processed by MailerLite. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send. For more information, see MailerLite's Privacy Policy at mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device. 

These are used to:

  • Analyze website traffic (via Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics)

  • Remember your preferences

  • Improve your browsing experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect how certain parts of the website function.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share your data in the following limited circumstances:

  • With third-party service providers (Squarespace, Google Analytics, MailerLite) as described in Section 3, solely to operate our website and communications

  • If required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of AVC Strategies or others

6. Data Retention

We retain your contact information for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry or maintain your newsletter subscription. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at the address below.

If you unsubscribe from The AVC Edit, your email address will be removed from our active mailing list. You may request full deletion from MailerLite's systems by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you

  • The right to request correction of inaccurate data

  • The right to request deletion of your data

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time (e.g., by unsubscribing from the newsletter)

  • If you are located in the European Unionthe  or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under the GDPR or UK GDPR

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our contact form at avcstrategies.com/contact.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will delete it promptly.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out via our contact form at avcstrategies.com/contact.