PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy for PATV Media Design & Illustration
Effective Date: March 4, 2026
Entity: PATV Media
Jurisdiction: Maryland, United States
Website: PATV Media Design & Illustration
This Privacy Policy for PATV Media Design & Illustration explains how PATV Media collects, uses, stores, discloses, and protects personal information in compliance with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable to international users.
PATV Media operates from Maryland, United States, and serves users internationally. This policy applies to all visitors, clients, subscribers, and account holders interacting with PATV Media Design & Illustration online services.
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Introduction
PATV Media respects individual privacy and processes personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently. Personal information is collected only for defined business purposes and retained only as long as necessary to fulfill those purposes or meet legal obligations.
PATV Media does not sell personal data.
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Information We Collect
A.) Personal Data
We collect the following categories of personal information directly from users:
Contact Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (if voluntarily provided)
- Business name
- Billing address
Account Information
- Username
- Encrypted password credentials
- Account preferences
Payment Information
- Billing details necessary for transaction processing
- Payment method information (processed securely through third-party payment processors; PATV Media does not store full credit card numbers)
Communications
- Messages submitted through contact forms
- Newsletter subscription data
- Client project correspondence
B.) Usage Data
Automatically collected information may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Date and time of access
This data is collected through analytics tools to improve site functionality, performance, and security.
C.) Cookies & Tracking Technologies
PATV Media uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain session functionality
- Enable user account login
- Analyze website performance
- Improve user experience
- Measure marketing effectiveness
Types of cookies used:
Essential Cookies – Required for core site functionality.
Analytics Cookies – Track site performance and visitor behavior.
Functional Cookies – Remember user preferences.
Users may disable cookies via browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may impact website functionality.
Where required by law (such as GDPR regions), cookie consent mechanisms are provided.
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How We Use Information
Personal information is used for the following purposes:
- Providing design and illustration services
- Managing user accounts
- Processing payments
- Responding to inquiries
- Delivering newsletters (with consent)
- Improving website performance
- Complying with legal obligations
- Protecting against fraud and security threats
Data is not used for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
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Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Users)
For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or other GDPR-applicable regions, processing is based on:
- Contractual necessity – To deliver services requested
- Consent – For newsletters and optional marketing communications
- Legitimate interests – Website improvement, fraud prevention, and operational integrity
- Legal obligation – Tax, accounting, or regulatory compliance
Users may withdraw consent at any time.
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Data Sharing & Third Parties
PATV Media shares personal information only with trusted third parties necessary to operate the business, including:
- Payment processors
- Email marketing providers
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Professional advisors (legal, accounting)
All third-party providers are contractually obligated to process data securely and only for defined purposes.
PATV Media does not sell personal data and does not share personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising.
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Data Retention Policy
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill contractual obligations
- Maintain business and financial records
- Comply with tax and legal requirements
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
Retention periods vary depending on data type. Payment records may be retained for up to seven (7) years for accounting compliance.
Inactive user accounts may be deleted after a reasonable dormancy period unless legally required to retain records.
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Data Security Measures
PATV Media implements administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:
- SSL encryption
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Access control restrictions
- Encrypted password storage
- Regular software updates
- Limited internal access to personal data
No system is completely secure. In the event of a data breach requiring notification, affected users will be informed in accordance with applicable laws.
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Your Privacy Rights
A.) Right to Access
Users may request confirmation of whether personal data is processed and request access to that data.
B.) Right to Correction
Users may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
C.) Right to Deletion
Users may request deletion of personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
D.) Right to Opt-Out (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have the right to:
- Request disclosure of categories of personal data collected
- Request deletion of personal data
- Opt-out of sale of personal data (PATV Media does not sell data)
- Limit use of sensitive personal information (where applicable)
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
Identity verification may be required before fulfilling requests.
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International Data Transfers
Because PATV Media operates from the United States, personal data may be transferred and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where service providers operate.
Where required, appropriate safeguards are implemented, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
By using the website, users acknowledge cross-border data transfer consistent with this policy.
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Children’s Privacy
PATV Media Design & Illustration services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13.
PATV Media does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.
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Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for DNT responses. PATV Media does not respond differently to DNT signals but limits tracking to the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
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Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
Material changes will be posted prominently with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acknowledgment of the revised Privacy Policy.
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Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights:
PATV Media
Maryland, United States
Email: patfraser@patvmediadesign.com
Requests will be addressed within applicable legal timeframes.
PATV Media Design & Illustration is committed to maintaining lawful data governance, minimizing risk exposure, and upholding user trust through transparent privacy practices aligned with modern compliance standards.