Social Genius Media

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07-28-25

 
This Privacy Policy describes how John Martin (“I,” “we”) DBA socialgeniusmedia collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website socialgeniusmedia.com (the “Website”) and our social media content creation services (the “Services”). John Martin provides AI-created social media content.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you engage with our Services, we collect the following personal information:
  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number

1.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about your use of our Services, including:
  • Consultation and implementation session participation
  • Website analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Delivery

  • Providing access to social media marketing services
  • Customizing content based on your business type and needs

2.2 Communication and Marketing

  • Marketing communications about new courses and services
  • Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
  • Following up on consultation and implementation services

2.3 Business Operations

  • Processing payments and managing billing
  • Analyzing usage patterns to improve our Services
  • Maintaining accurate business records
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Information Sharing and Third-Party Services

We share your information with trusted third-party service providers that help us deliver our Services:

3.1 Payment Processing

We use Stripe for secure payment processing. Stripe processes your payment information according to their privacy policy and security standards.

3.2 Platform and Communication Service

We use WordPress and Google services for analytics services. These entities process your information according to their privacy policy.

3.3 Video Conferencing

We sometimes use Zoom for consultations. When you participate in Zoom meetings, Zoom’s privacy policy applies to that portion of our Services.

3.4 Data Sharing Limitations

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We only share information as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, or protect our rights.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information indefinitely to provide ongoing access to our Services, including:
  • Maintaining access to your student account
  • Providing continued access to forums and monthly AI updates
  • Supporting ongoing consulting and implementation relationships
  • Maintaining business records for operational purposes
However, you have the right to request deletion of your information as described in Section 6 below.

5. International Data Transfers

Our services are not advertised nor supported for users outside of the USA. Using these services while outside of USA provides you with no additional rights than what is required for our USA customers and is used at your own risk. While our primary focus is serving US-based businesses, our use of Zoom for virtual services may result in participants from anywhere in the world. When you participate in our Services, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Deletion Rights

You have the right to request deletion of all your personal information from our systems. To exercise this right, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9. We will process deletion requests promptly and confirm completion.

6.2 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you service-related communications.

6.3 Account Information

You may update your account information by logging into your student portal or contacting us directly.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
  • Secure password storage using encryption
  • Regular security assessments of our systems
  • Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel
  • Using secure third-party services with appropriate privacy and security standards

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us:
John Martin
Website: socialgeniusmedia.com
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Phone: [3163049858]
Address: Wichita, Kansas 67203
For data deletion requests, please include “Data Deletion Request” in your subject line and provide sufficient information to verify your identity.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the information provided above.

11. European Union Users

Our services are not advertised nor supported for users outside of the USA. If you are located in the European Union and participate in our Services through Zoom or other means, you may have no rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights include access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above before using any of our services including this website.