Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 21, 2026
Controller: Budyn Bros. Entertainment, LLC (Illinois, USA) (“Budyn Bros.”, “we”, “us”, “our”)
Website: https://www.budynbros.com (the “Site”)
Privacy contact: contact@budynbros.com (subject line: “Privacy Request”)

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit the Site, contact us, book calls, or engage our Services.

1) Scope

This Policy applies to the Site and related communications (email, forms, scheduling links, social channels used for business, and sales conversations). It does not apply to third-party sites you may access through links or embeds.

2) Personal Information We Collect

A) Information you provide

  • Identifiers and contact info: name, email, phone, company, job title

  • Inquiry and project info: messages, briefs, brand/project details, budget ranges (if provided)

  • Communications: emails, call notes, and correspondence

  • Client delivery/admin: billing contact details and business invoicing information (as applicable)

Do not send sensitive information (e.g., health data, government IDs, biometrics) unless we specifically request it in writing.

B) Information collected automatically (cookies / device data)

  • IP address, device type, browser type, operating system

  • Site usage data: pages viewed, clicks, time on page, referring URLs

  • Approximate location inferred from IP (city/region)

C) Information from service providers

We may receive limited data from providers that support the Site (e.g., spam detection, scheduling confirmations, analytics summaries).

3) How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

  • respond to inquiries and communicate with you

  • schedule and conduct calls/meetings

  • prepare proposals and provide Services

  • operate, secure, and improve the Site

  • prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access

  • comply with legal obligations and enforce agreements

4) Legal Bases (EU/EEA/UK/Switzerland)

Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we rely on one or more of:

  • Contract / steps prior to contract (e.g., responding to inquiries, proposals, onboarding)

  • Legitimate interests (operating the Site, security, improving services, basic analytics)

  • Consent (non-essential cookies; optional marketing)

  • Legal obligation (tax, accounting, lawful requests)

5) Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential: site functionality and security

  • Analytics: understanding site performance

  • Marketing (if enabled): measuring ad performance and retargeting

EU/EEA/UK visitors

Where required, we do not set non-essential cookies unless you opt in via our cookie banner/settings. You can withdraw consent at any time by changing Cookie Settings.

6) When We Disclose Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may disclose personal information to:

  • service providers that help operate our business (hosting, analytics, scheduling, email, storage, security)

  • professional advisors (accounting, legal) as necessary

  • authorities where required by law or to protect rights, safety, and prevent fraud

  • business transferees if we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with appropriate safeguards)

We require service providers to protect personal information and use it only for providing services to us.

7) International Data Transfers

We are based in the United States. If you are outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. and other jurisdictions.

Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies and a transfer mechanism is required, we use recognized safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and supplementary measures where appropriate. We can provide details upon request.

8) Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described:

  • inquiries and prospect communications: typically up to 24 months

  • client/project records: typically 7 years for accounting/tax/legal reasons (or longer if required)

  • analytics data: according to provider settings and legal requirements

We may retain information longer to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

9) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. No system is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10) Your Privacy Rights

A) EU/EEA/UK/Switzerland rights (where applicable)

You may have the right to:

  • access, correct, delete

  • restrict or object to processing

  • data portability

  • withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
    You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

B) U.S. state privacy rights (where applicable)

Depending on your state, you may have rights to:

  • access, delete, correct

  • opt out of targeted advertising and certain profiling

  • obtain information about disclosures
    If you want to exercise these rights, email us at contact@budynbros.com.

C) How to exercise rights

Email contact@budynbros.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.”
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

11) Do Not Sell / Do Not Share (California and similar laws)

We do not sell personal information.
If marketing/advertising cookies are used, you can opt out by rejecting marketing cookies via Cookie Settings (and using browser-level controls).

12) Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

13) Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects about you.

14) EU Representative / DPO

We do not currently appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or EU representative unless legally required. If required for a specific engagement, we will provide the applicable contact details.

15) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy by posting a revised version and updating the “Last updated” date.

16) Contact

Privacy questions or requests: contact@budynbros.com