AdCradle Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy

Last Updated: July 28, 2025

Preamble
AdCradle is committed to protecting privacy and personal data as part of our core values and corporate responsibility. These principles align with our dedication to ethical business practices and compliance with U.S. data protection laws, including state regulations like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable federal guidelines.

As a controller of personal data within the United States, AdCradle implements robust measures to ensure the confidentiality, security, and lawful processing of your information. This Privacy Policy outlines our commitments to transparency and your rights regarding data collection and use.

1. Scope

This policy applies to all personal data processed by AdCradle in the U.S., including interactions with:

  • Clients, partners, and prospects

  • Users of our advertising services (e.g., QR/NFC engagement tracking, landing‑page lead capture)

  • Job applicants and vendors

  • Visitors to our digital platforms

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Essentials

  • Contact information (e.g., name, phone number, email)

  • Transaction records and service‑related details

  • Job application materials

2.2 Engagement & Marketing

When you tap an NFC tag or visit our landing page and submit your number, we collect:

  • Phone number and timestamp

  • Device information (model, browser/platform)

  • Geolocation data (latitude, longitude, approximate address)

  • Opt‑in consent flag for receiving SMS communications

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your information for specified, legitimate purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Managing partnerships and running advertising campaigns

  • Lead generation and follow‑up via SMS or email (with your consent)

  • Retargeting on third‑party ad platforms to deliver relevant offers

  • Analytics & reporting (e.g., dashboard views, engagement heatmaps)

  • Service delivery, billing, and customer support

  • Recruitment (for job applicants)

4. Key Principles

Data Minimization

  • We collect only what’s necessary—contact details, engagement metrics, location—for explicit purposes.

Transparency & Consent

  • Mandatory form fields are clearly marked.

  • You may decline optional data (e.g., marketing texts) by unchecking opt‑in boxes.

Security

  • We employ physical and digital safeguards (encryption, access controls, secure hosting) to protect your data.

Third‑Party Sharing

  • Data is shared only with trusted processors (e.g., payment gateways, analytics platforms, SMS providers) under strict confidentiality agreements.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Opt out of marketing communications or data sharing

  • Request portability of your data in a structured format

  • Lodge complaints with the relevant regulatory authority

6. Policy Updates

AdCradle may revise this policy to reflect operational or legal changes. Substantial updates will be communicated via our website (www.AdCradle.com) and, where required, via direct notification.

7. Contact

For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
AdCradle
Email: Bailey.Kucharas@AdCradle.com
Mail:1436 S Pine Tree Rd, De Pere Wi 54115