Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy & Data Protection Notice
Southern Brand Development LLC
1. Overview
Southern Brand Development LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy while maintaining operational flexibility necessary to conduct business.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you access our website, submit information, or engage with our services in any capacity.
By using this website or submitting information, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, discontinue use immediately.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
First and last name
Address and location information
Email address
Phone number
B. Sensitive Personal Information
Where necessary for business operations, we may collect highly sensitive data, including:
Date of birth
Social Security number (SSN)
Government-issued identification details
Employment history, including previous employers
Professional and personal references, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses
C. Billing & Financial Information
Payment and billing details (processed through third-party providers)
D. Automatically Collected Information
IP address
Device and browser type
Website usage data, pages visited, and interaction metrics
Cookies and tracking technologies
E. Third-Party Information
We may receive information from third-party platforms, partners, or service providers. We do not guarantee the accuracy of such information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information for any lawful business purpose, including:
Providing and operating services
Contractor onboarding and evaluation
Identity verification and background/reference checks
Processing payments and transactions
Communicating with you regarding services, updates, or offers
Improving website performance and user experience
Fraud prevention and risk management
Compliance with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations
We reserve the right to determine how information is used within the bounds of applicable law.
4. Sensitive Data Use & Risk Acknowledgment
By submitting sensitive personal information:
You acknowledge that transmission of data over the internet is not completely secure
You understand that no system can guarantee absolute protection
You voluntarily assume all risks associated with submission of such information
We implement reasonable safeguards; however, we do not guarantee security against unauthorized access, breaches, or cyber incidents.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share your information with:
Employees, independent contractors, and affiliates
Service providers (CRM systems, payment processors, hosting platforms)
Background check or verification providers
Legal, tax, or compliance professionals
Business partners involved in service delivery
Government or legal authorities when required
Once information is shared with third parties, we do not control how it is stored, used, or secured.
6. Data Security Disclaimer (No Guarantee Clause)
We take commercially reasonable steps to protect your data.
However:
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure
We do not guarantee protection from breaches, hacks, or unauthorized access
You provide information at your own risk
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for damages resulting from unauthorized access to your data.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
Southern Brand Development LLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
Use of or inability to use the website
Data breaches, leaks, or cyberattacks
Unauthorized access to personal or sensitive information
Third-party actions or failures
Errors, omissions, or interruptions in service
This includes, but is not limited to, damages related to identity theft, financial loss, reputational harm, or business interruption.
Your use of this website and services is entirely at your own risk.
8. No Professional Liability
All information provided through this website or our services is for general informational and business purposes only.
We do not guarantee results or outcomes.
We are not responsible for:
Business decisions
Employment decisions
Parenting or personal decisions
Financial, legal, or health-related outcomes
You are solely responsible for your actions and decisions.
9. Third-Party Links & Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We do not:
Control these third parties
Endorse their content
Accept responsibility for their practices
Use of third-party services is at your own risk.
10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Analyze website traffic
Improve functionality
Support marketing efforts
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect site performance.
11. User Responsibilities
By using this website, you agree:
To provide accurate and truthful information
Not to submit information you are not authorized to share
Not to submit unnecessary sensitive information outside of requested fields
You are solely responsible for the data you provide.
12. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to:
Conduct business operations
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
We may retain data indefinitely unless otherwise required by law.
13. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
If such data is identified, we may delete it, but we are not liable for unintentional collection.
14. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Southern Brand Development LLC, its owners, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from:
Your use of the website or services
Your violation of this Privacy Policy
Submission of false, misleading, or unauthorized information
Disputes related to employment history, references, or personal data
15. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
Access your data
Request corrections
Request deletion
Requests can be submitted to: Southernbranddevelopment@gmail.com
We reserve the right to deny requests where legally permitted.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time without notice.
Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updates.