Privacy Policy

Last updated: Oct 22, 2026 ·

Pete Rodriguez LLC d/b/a The Brand Dept.™ ("we," "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through https://www.thebranddept.co/ and our services, how we use it, and the choices you have. We do not sell your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

Information you give us

• Contact details you enter in forms, booking tools, or emails: name, email, phone, company, website

• Details about your business and project that you share in forms, calls, or questionnaires

• Billing details needed to invoice you. Card and bank payments are handled by our payment processor; we do not store full card numbers.

• Files and materials you send us for a project

• Your email address if you subscribe to our emails

Information collected automatically

• Device and browser type, IP address, approximate location, pages visited, and referring site, collected through cookies and analytics tools

2. How We Use It

• To respond to inquiries and schedule calls

• To deliver, manage, and bill for our services

• To send project updates and service-related messages

• To send newsletters or marketing emails if you subscribed (you can unsubscribe anytime)

• To understand how the Website is used and improve it

• To meet legal, tax, and accounting obligations

3. How We Share It

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share it only:

• With service providers who help us run the business, only as needed for them to do their job

• With contractors working on your project, who are bound by confidentiality

• When required by law, or to protect our rights or the safety of others

• As part of a merger, sale, or transfer of the business

4. Cookies and Analytics

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to keep it working and to understand how visitors use it. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work properly if you do.

5. How Long We Keep It

We keep personal information as long as needed for the purposes above, including active projects and legal, tax, and accounting requirements. When it is no longer needed, we delete it or make it anonymous.

6. Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Choices and Rights

• Emails: Unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime using the link at the bottom of any email. We may still send messages about active projects or invoices.

• Access, correction, deletion: You can ask us to show you, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you by emailing hello@thebranddept.co. We may need to keep some records for legal or accounting reasons.

• State privacy laws: Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under your state's privacy law. Contact us and we will respond as required by law.

8. Children

The Website and our services are not directed to anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has given us information, contact us and we will delete it.

9. Links to Other Sites

The Website may link to sites we do not control. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top shows the latest version.

11. Contact

Questions about this policy or your information? Email us at hello@thebranddept.co.

Pete Rodriguez LLC d/b/a The Brand Dept.™ Lancaster, PA