Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Gulf Coast Brands LLC and Sam Frost(“we,” “us,” or “our”) collect, use, and share information about you when you visit samfrost.io(the “Site”) or subscribe to our newsletter.

Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Gulf Coast Brands LLC. The responsible party for your personal information is:

For privacy-related questions, contact us via the details on our about page.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Newsletter signup: email address and, if you provide it, your first name
• Usage data: anonymized analytics such as pages visited, browser type, and referring URL
• Technical data: IP address, device type, and cookies (see below)

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you our newsletter and new blog posts by email
• Respond to inquiries you send us
• Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Newsletter and Email Marketing

When you subscribe to our newsletter, your information is processed by ActiveCampaign, our email service provider. ActiveCampaign may store your data on servers located in the United States or other countries. We use ActiveCampaign under appropriate data processing agreements consistent with applicable law.

All marketing emails we send comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter, or by contacting us directly. We will honor opt-out requests within 10 business days.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This Site may use essential cookies required for basic functionality, as well as analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the Site. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

We do not respond to Do Not Track (“DNT”) signals at this time, as there is no uniform standard for how to interpret them.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating the Site and delivering our services (such as ActiveCampaign for email). These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Gulf Coast Brands LLC, our users, or others.

Data Retention

We retain newsletter subscriber information for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, we will remove or anonymize your information within a reasonable period, unless we are required to retain it by law.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Know what personal information we have collected about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. To submit a request, contact us using the details on our about page. We will respond within 45 days as required by law.

Florida residents may have rights under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights, including the right to access, correct, and delete personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us using the details on our about page.

Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: