Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We are based in California, USA, and our website is accessible globally.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide: name, email address, phone number, and (in the future) payment information such as Credit Card information, Billing address and/or other payment-related details, if you purchase products or services. You may provide this information when subscribing to our mailing list or contacting us via the contact form.

Automatically Collected: IP address, browser type/version, pages visited, time on page, referrer, and general location (IP-based) for improvement of performance and security of this website.

2. How We Use Information

• Send newsletters and marketing emails to subscribers (opt-in).
• Analyze traffic and post performance (analytics).
• Respond to inquiries sent via the contact form.
• Process and fulfill orders for future e‑commerce or paid services.
• Maintain site security and improve user experience.

3. Cookies & Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance. We do not use advertising trackers.

Google Analytics may set cookies that record page views, session length, and device/browser information. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt‑out Browser Add‑on or by adjusting your browser settings.

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share data only with trusted service providers for hosting, analytics, security, and (in the future) payment processing, or where required by law. These providers must safeguard your information and use it only to perform services for us.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Typical retention periods include: contact inquiries (up to 24 months), analytics data (up to 26 months by default, subject to provider settings), and purchase/transaction records (up to 7 years for tax/compliance). We may retain data longer if required to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect personal data transferred from the EEA/UK/Switzerland.

7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

GDPR (EEA/UK): You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or portability of your personal data, and you may withdraw consent at any time (affects future processing). You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

California (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and retain; to request deletion or correction; and to be free from discrimination for exercising your rights. We do not sell or share personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA.

To exercise rights, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before acting on your request.

8. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If you believe a child has provided their data to us, please immediately contact us at [email protected]

10. Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify affected users in accordance with applicable law.

11. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. We will update the effective date above and post the revised version here.

Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Website.

2. Services Offered

Content offered includes original articles, essays, screenplays, photography, logo designs, and other creative materials by Gabriel Ruas Santos Rocha. We plan to offer paid services (consulting, résumé writing, editing, biography creation, design/branding).

3. Intellectual Property & Legal Protections

Ownership: All original works are the exclusive intellectual property of Gabriel Ruas Santos Rocha and protected under the United States Copyright Act (Title 17, U.S. Code), the United States Trademark Act (Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 et seq.), and international laws.

Definitions: Copyright protects original creative works (text, photos, designs, audiovisual). Trademark protects names, logos, and brand identifiers of goods/services.

Name, Likeness, Brand: The name, image, likeness, and brand of Gabriel Ruas Santos Rocha are protected by intellectual property and publicity rights laws. Any unauthorized or defamatory use is prohibited.

No Unauthorized Use: You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit any content or brand identifiers without prior written permission from GRSRBR.com.

4. User Conduct & Prohibited Activities

• Do not violate any law or regulation.
• Do not hack, disrupt, or attempt to compromise the Website.
• Do not scrape or harvest content or data without written authorization.
• Do not republish or distribute content without permission.
• Do not post or transmit harmful, defamatory, obscene, or unlawful material.
• No hate speech, harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior based on protected characteristics.

If you believe any content on this Website is offensive, unlawful, or violates these Terms, please email [email protected] so we can review and take appropriate action.

5. DMCA Notice

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on the Website without authorization, send a DMCA notice to [email protected] including: (i) description of the copyrighted work; (ii) the URL or location of the allegedly infringing material; (iii) your contact information; and (iv) a statement under penalty of perjury that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.

6. Age Restrictions

You must be at least 18 to purchase services. Users under 18 may use the Website only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

7. Payments & Refunds (Future)

When payments are enabled, you agree to provide accurate billing information and pay all fees when due. Unless otherwise stated in a written service agreement or required by law, fees for customized or time-based services may be non‑refundable once work has begun. Refund terms will be presented at checkout or in a separate agreement. Payments will be processed securely by third‑party providers.

8. International Use

This Website is accessible globally. You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with local laws and regulations.

9. Disclaimers

Content is provided for informational and creative purposes only. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. Use of the Website is at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GRSRBR.com and its affiliates are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Website or services, unauthorized access to your data, or interruptions beyond our control.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GRSRBR.com, its owners, affiliates, and representatives from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of a third party.

12. Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of government, labor disputes, outages, or failures of networks or platforms.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA. Before filing a claim, you agree to attempt informal resolution by emailing [email protected]. If unresolved, disputes will be resolved by binding arbitration in Orange County, California, unless prohibited by law.

14. Monetization & FTC Disclosures (Future)

If we use affiliate links, ads, or sponsored content in the future, we will clearly disclose such relationships in compliance with FTC guidelines.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted here with the Effective Date above.

Accessibility Statement

We aim to make our content accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. If you experience any difficulty accessing content, please email [email protected] and describe the issue and the page URL, and we will work to address it.

Contact

For privacy requests, copyright notices, permissions, or any legal inquiries, contact: [email protected].