Effective date: November 24, 2025
1. Introduction
Advereo Web Design (“we”, “us”, “Advereo”) operates https://advereowebdesign.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and share it, your rights, and how to contact us.
This Policy covers data collected when you: visit the Site, sign up for services (including the $97/month hosting plan), contact us, or purchase services. Our basic hosting offer (free 5-page design with hosting for $97/month) is described on our Site. Advereo Web Design
2. Data we collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
A. Account & contact information — name, business name, billing address, email, phone number, billing details (card token only — see Stripe below).
B. Payment & subscription data — payment method tokens, subscription ID, invoices, payment status (processed by Stripe). We do NOT store raw card numbers on our servers; Stripe processes and stores card data. Stripe
C. Usage & technical data — IP address, device and browser information, page visits, referrer, Google Ads/Analytics identifiers and cookies, performance logs.
D. Customer content — content you provide for your website (text, images, logos). You remain the owner of your website content except as otherwise licensed below.
E. Communications — support messages, emails, call records where recorded for quality.
3. How we collect data
- Directly from you when you submit forms, sign service agreements, or provide content.
- Automatically via cookies, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and similar tracking.
- From third parties (e.g., Stripe for payment status; publicly-available directories if you provide links).
4. Purpose & lawful basis for processing
We use personal data to:
- Provide services, host and maintain your website, design the free 5-page site included in the $97/mo hosting plan, deliver updates and support, and bill you. (Performance of a contract). Advereo Web Design
- Process payments and manage subscriptions using Stripe (legal/commercial necessity). Stripe Docs
- Detect fraud, respond to disputes/chargebacks, and comply with legal obligations. Stripe Docs
- Improve our Site and marketing (analytics, A/B tests) and deliver ads (Google Ads).
5. Payments, subscriptions, refunds & disputes
- Payments are processed by Stripe. We rely on Stripe’s secure infrastructure; Stripe is a PCI Level 1 service provider and provides tools for recurring billing and webhooks. You authorize recurring charges for the $97/month hosting plan until you cancel. Stripe handles card data and refunds through its platform — we may issue refunds per our refund policy (see Terms). Stripe Docs
6. Cookies & tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and advertising (Google Analytics, Google Ads). You can manage cookie preferences in your browser and opt out of personalized ads through Google’s ad settings.
7. Third-party access & processors
We share personal data only with:
- Payment processors (Stripe) to process payments and subscriptions. Stripe Docs
- Hosting/CDN providers and technical contractors who maintain infrastructure.
- Legal authorities if required by law.
We require processors to keep data secure and only act on our instructions.
8. International Transfers
Data may be transferred outside the EU/EEA or outside the state of your residence (e.g., to Stripe servers). We implement appropriate safeguards (standard contractual clauses or other lawful mechanisms) when transfers occur. See the GDPR resources below for details. European Commission
9. Data retention
We retain customer account and billing records for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with tax or legal obligations (typically a minimum of 7 years for accounting where applicable), and as otherwise required by law.
10. Your rights
If you are an EU resident you have GDPR rights including access, correction, deletion (“right to be forgotten”), restriction, portability, and objection. GDPR
If you are a California resident you have rights under the CCPA/CPRA including the right to know, delete, opt out of sale/sharing, and non-discrimination. To exercise rights, contact us at the address below. California DOJ
11. Children
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 (or older minimum age where applicable).
12. Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect data. For payment security, Stripe’s PCI compliance is relied upon for cardholder data. You must keep your account credentials secure. Stripe
13. Changes to this policy
We may update this Policy; material changes will be posted on the Site with a revised effective date.
14. Contact
For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, email: info@advereowebdesign.com