Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 15, 20264LINB LLC ("we," "our," or "us"), a California limited liability company, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit 4linb.com or use any mobile applications we develop and publish (collectively, the "Services").
By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
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Information You Provide Directly: When you submit our contact form, book a consultation, or reach out via email or phone, we collect:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Project details and messages you send us
- Account Data (Mobile Apps): If you create an account in one of our applications, we may collect your name, email address, profile photo, and any information you choose to provide.
- Usage Data: We may automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on our site to help us improve our Services.
- Device Permissions (Mobile Apps): Our apps may request access to device features (such as Camera or Photo Library) solely to provide core functionality. You can revoke these permissions at any time in your device settings.
- Cookies & Local Storage: We use cookies and browser local storage to remember your preferences (such as your cookie consent choice). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide consulting services
- Schedule and manage consultations and project work
- Send invoices, project updates, and service-related communications
- Improve and maintain our website and mobile applications
- Monitor for security issues and prevent misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising purposes.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party tools that help us operate our Services (listed in Section 4). These providers are contractually prohibited from using your data for any purpose other than providing services to us.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
- Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before this occurs.
4. Third-Party Services We Use
Our Services may use the following third-party providers, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Fonts & Google APIs: For typography. Google may log your IP when fonts are loaded. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Firebase (future): For authentication, database, and analytics in our mobile applications.
- Stripe (future): For secure payment processing. We never store your card details — Stripe handles all payment data. Stripe Privacy Policy
- Apple Services: For "Sign in with Apple" and iOS app functionality. Apple Privacy Policy
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are kept for up to 2 years for business continuity. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 6).
6. Your Rights & Data Deletion
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data. For app accounts, you can delete your account directly in the app's Settings, or contact us and we will process your request promptly.
- Objection: Object to our processing of your data.
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
California Residents (CCPA): As a California LLC, we respect your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. You have the right to know what personal data we collect, request deletion, and opt out of any sale of your data (we do not sell data). To exercise your rights, contact us at info@4linb.com.
To make any data request, please email info@4linb.com with the subject line "Data Request". We will respond within 30 days.
7. Security
We take data security seriously. Our website uses HTTPS encryption, and access to sensitive files on our servers is restricted. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised use of your information.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we discover we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us at info@4linb.com.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as client project samples). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
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. For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you. Your continued use of our Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
- Email: info@4linb.com
- Phone: +1 424 431 7570
- Website: https://4linb.com
- Mailing Address: 1995 Molino Ave, Unit 301, Signal Hill, CA 90755, USA