Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Bolfex Marketing ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website bolfexmarketing.com (the "Site") and use our services.

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you contact us through our contact form, we collect:

• Full Name (required)
• Email Address (required)
• Company Name (optional)
• Message Content (required)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information:

• IP Address: Used for rate limiting contact form submissions (3 requests per hour per IP)
• Browser Type and Version
• Device Information
• Pages Visited and Time Spent
• Referring Website

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior (with anonymized IP addresses)
• Cookie Consent Preference: Stored in localStorage to remember your cookie preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
• Communicate with you about our services
• Provide information about our social media marketing, advertising campaigns, and graphic design services
• Analyze website usage and improve our Site and services
• Prevent spam and abuse through rate limiting
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:

3.1 Service Providers

• Resend: Email service provider used to deliver contact form submissions
• Google Analytics: Website analytics service (data is anonymized)
• Vercel: Hosting and deployment platform
• Lottie (LottieFiles): Animation hosting service for visual elements

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4. Third-Party Links and Social Media

Our Site contains links to third-party websites and social media platforms:

• Facebook: facebook.com/bolfexmarketing
• Instagram: instagram.com/bolfexmarketing
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/bolfex-marketing

These third-party sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices and encourage you to review their policies.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Input validation and sanitization to prevent malicious data
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse and spam
• Secure email transmission through Resend API
• Regular security updates and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions are retained for business communication purposes and to maintain records of customer inquiries.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for analytics cookies through our cookie banner
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@bolfexmarketing.com

8. Cookie Management

You can manage your cookie preferences:

• Use our cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit
• Clear your browser's localStorage to reset cookie preferences
• Configure your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Note: Declining cookies may affect your experience on our Site, but will not prevent you from using core functionality like the contact form.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from the laws of your country. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: