Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 18, 2025
At Frugal Blueprint, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (frugalblueprint.com, the “Website”).
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
1.1. Personal Information
When you interact with the Website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
Name
Email address
Payment information (if applicable)
Contact information
1.2. Automatically Collected Data
We automatically collect certain data when you visit the Website, including but not limited to:
IP addresses
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Referral URLs
Pages visited and time spent on the Website
Cookies and other tracking technologies (see Section 4)
This information is collected using cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to improve user experience and Website functionality.
1.3. Third-Party Information
We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as social media platforms, and partners. For example, when you interact with us via social media, we may receive basic profile information depending on your settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
To improve the functionality and design of the Website
To provide personalized content and offers
To communicate with you (e.g., email updates, newsletters, customer service)
To process transactions and fulfill orders
To analyze Website traffic and trends for optimization purposes
To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following situations:
3.1. Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (such as Squarespace, email service providers, or payment processors) who help us operate our Website, conduct business, and provide services to you. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only authorized to use your information to provide services to us.
3.2. Legal Compliance
We may disclose your information to law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required to do so by law or in response to a legal process, subpoena, or request.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit the Website.
4.1. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the Website.
Performance Cookies: Used to analyze Website traffic and improve functionality.
Functionality Cookies: Allow the Website to remember your preferences and settings.
Targeting Cookies: Used for advertising and tracking user behavior across websites.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your user experience on the Website.
5. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include:
5.1. Right to Know
You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
5.2. Right to Delete
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
5.3. Right to Opt-Out
You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share it with trusted service providers, as detailed in Section 3.
5.4. Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights under the CCPA.
5.5. How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at:
Email: support@frugalblueprint.com
Mailing Address: 23114 S Waterlake Dr, Richmond, Texas, 77406
We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by law.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
7. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our Website from outside the United States, please note that your information will be transferred, processed, and stored in the United States. The data protection laws in the U.S. may differ from those in your country. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer and processing of your personal information.
8. Retention of Personal Information
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you wish to request deletion of your personal data, please contact us as provided below.
9. Marketing Opt-In and Opt-Out
By signing up for any newsletter or promotional emails, you agree to receive communications from us. If at any time you wish to stop receiving marketing emails, you can opt-out by:
Clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email, or
Contacting us at support@frugalblueprint.com to manage your email preferences.
10. Your GDPR Data Subject Rights
If you are a resident of the European Union, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include:
The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
The right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
The right to erasure of your data (also known as the "right to be forgotten").
The right to restrict processing of your data.
The right to data portability (the ability to request your data in a machine-readable format).
The right to object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@frugalblueprint.com.
11. Automated Decision-Making
We do not engage in automated decision-making that affects you in a significant way. If we do engage in such processing in the future, we will provide clear information and an opportunity to contest decisions made automatically.
12. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Email: support@frugalblueprint.com
Mailing Address: 23114 S Waterlake Dr, Richmond, Texas, 77406
Additional Notes
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the EU, as well as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents. Please note that if you are outside the U.S., your personal information may be processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.