1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how source1cu.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website. This policy complies with applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) for California residents, the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and other applicable state laws.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and approximate geolocation
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- Referring URLs (the site that directed you to ours)
- Device identifiers and cookie data
2.2 Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name and email address (e.g., via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups)
- Comments or messages submitted on the Site
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Analyze traffic and user behavior through analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Respond to your inquiries and communications
- Send newsletters or updates, if you have opted in
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies on this Site. These may include:
4.1 Essential Cookies
Required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
4.2 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics (and potentially other tools) to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These tools may set cookies that collect anonymized usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Other tracking tools in use: [LIST OTHER TOOLS (e.g., Meta Pixel, Hotjar, etc.)]
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
5. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers acting on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email platforms) under contractual data protection obligations
- Law enforcement or government authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
- Successors in interest in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
6. Data Retention
- Analytics data: up to 26 months (per Google Analytics default settings)
- Contact/email data: up to 3 years from last interaction
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
7. Your Privacy Rights
7.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- Delete personal information we have collected
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Limit use of sensitive personal information
7.2 Virginia Residents (VCDPA)
Virginia residents have the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their personal data, and to opt out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.
7.3 All Users
Regardless of your location, you may:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: contact@source1cu.com
8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
This Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), 15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. You may opt out of analytics tracking as described in Section 4.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact: contact@source1cu.com