1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how TORE Studios, LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”), located at 18333 Preston Rd. #100, Dallas, TX 75252, collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our website (torestudios.com) or interact with our services. Last updated: April 02, 2025. By using our services, you agree to this policy.
2. Interpretation and Definitions
- “Personal Data” means information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with you, as defined by the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA).
- “Service” refers to our website and related offerings.
- “You” means the individual accessing or using the Service.
3. Data We Collect
We collect:
- Personal Information You Provide: Names, email addresses, phone numbers (if you sign up for SMS), and other contact details via forms or interactions.
- Automatically Collected Data: IP addresses, browser/device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location (if enabled, with opt-out possible), and usage data (e.g., pages visited).
- We do not collect sensitive data like biometric information unless required for specific services and with your consent.
- We do not collect data from minors under 18; contact us at office@torestudios.com if you believe we have.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Provide, improve, and administer our services.
- Communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries, send updates).
- Ensure security and prevent fraud.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect vital interests.
- For SMS, we use your phone number to send messages you’ve opted into, like promotional content or service updates.
5. How We Share Your Data
We may share your data with:
- Service providers (e.g., IT support, payment processors) under contracts ensuring privacy.
- Business partners for promotions, with your consent.
- In business transfers (e.g., mergers, acquisitions).
- We do not sell or share your data for third-party advertising and will not do so in the future. You can opt-out of data sales or targeted ads using universal opt-out mechanisms like Global Privacy Control, effective January 1, 2025, under TDPSA.
6. SMS Data and A2P Compliance
If you opt-in to receive SMS messages, you must provide explicit consent (e.g., checking a non-pre-selected box). We’ll use your phone number for the purposes you agreed to, like service updates or marketing. You can opt-out at any time by replying “STOP.” Message and data rates may apply. Our Privacy Policy is accessible on our website for transparency, as required for A2P 10DLC compliance.
7. Data Security
We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data, but no method is 100% secure. Access our services in secure environments and contact us at office@torestudios.com for concerns.
8. Data Retention
We keep your information as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, unless required by law (e.g., tax, accounting). We’ll delete or anonymize data when no ongoing need exists, or securely store it in backups until deletion is possible.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Under TDPSA and other US state laws (e.g., California CCPA), you have rights to:
- Confirm if we process your data and access it.
- Correct inaccuracies in your data.
- Delete your data provided by or obtained about you.
- Obtain a copy in a portable, usable format.
- Opt-out of processing for targeted advertising, data sales, or profiling, using universal opt-out mechanisms like Global Privacy Control, effective January 1, 2025.
- For California residents, request categories/names of third parties for direct marketing under “Shine the Light” law.
To exercise rights, submit a request at [insert link if applicable] or email office@torestudios.com. We’ll verify your identity and respond within 30 days, with a possible 30-day extension. You can appeal denials by contacting us, and if still denied, complain to your state attorney general.
10. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies (web beacons, pixels) for functionality, analytics, and advertising. Third parties/service providers may use them for tailored ads, including abandoned cart reminders. You can opt-out via browser settings or tools like Google Analytics (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout), Google Ads Settings (https://adssettings.google.com/), or NAI opt-out (http://optout.networkadvertising.org/). See our Cookie Policy for details.
11. Do-Not-Track (DNT)
We currently do not respond to DNT signals due to no uniform standard, but will inform you in future updates if required, as per California law.
12. Compliance with Laws
We comply with TDPSA (effective July 1, 2024), GDPR (for EU users), and US state laws (e.g., California, Colorado). We’ll update this policy as needed, notifying you via posting or direct communication, with the “Revised” date indicating changes.
13. Contact Us
For questions, comments, or requests, email office@torestudios.com or mail to: TORE Studios, LLC, 18333 Preston Rd. #100, Dallas, TX 75252. For EU/UK complaints, visit https://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/bodies/authorities/index_en.htm or https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/data-protection-complaints/; for Switzerland, https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/en/home.html.