Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how KC Darling (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you visit kcdarling.com, contact us, request information, or otherwise interact with our business.
By using the Site or communicating with us, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Information you provide directly
- your name;
- email address;
- phone number;
- company or organization name;
- inquiry details, messages, and other information you choose to submit.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we or our service providers may collect certain technical data, such as:
- IP address;
- browser type and version;
- device type;
- operating system;
- referring pages;
- pages viewed;
- timestamps and related usage data.
Email and communications data
If you receive or respond to our emails, we may maintain records relating to:
- delivery status;
- bounce or complaint information;
- unsubscribe or opt-out requests;
- correspondence history;
- other operational messaging data needed to maintain responsible communications.
2. How We Use Information
We may use information for the following purposes:
- to operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
- to respond to inquiries and provide requested information;
- to communicate with individuals who contact us or engage with our business;
- to send operational, transactional, onboarding, and related business communications;
- to maintain list hygiene, including handling bounces, complaints, suppressions, and opt-out requests;
- to protect the Site, detect fraud or abuse, and enforce our policies;
- to comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.
3. Email Communications
If you provide your email address, contact us, request information, or otherwise interact with us, we may send you communications relevant to that relationship.
Where required or appropriate, we provide a clear method to opt out of non-essential communications. We honor unsubscribe and opt-out requests and maintain suppression records to help avoid further unwanted communications.
We may also process bounce and complaint data to improve deliverability, reduce errors, and maintain responsible sending practices.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
- service providers that help us operate the Site, host email, process communications, or maintain infrastructure;
- legal, regulatory, or government authorities when required by law or to protect our rights;
- professional advisors, including legal, tax, accounting, or compliance advisors, where reasonably necessary;
- successor entities in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or asset sale.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:
- respond to inquiries;
- maintain business records;
- enforce our policies;
- comply with legal, tax, accounting, or operational requirements;
- honor suppression and opt-out obligations.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, logs, or similar technologies to support basic site functionality, measure traffic, and improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though some site functions may not work properly if certain cookies are disabled.
7. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Choices
You may:
- opt out of non-essential email communications;
- request that we update or correct inaccurate information;
- request information about the personal data we hold about you, subject to applicable law;
- request deletion of your information where legally permissible.
To make a request, contact us at kc@kcdarling.com.
9. California Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under California law, including the right to know, access, delete, and correct certain personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
We do not sell personal information and do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are defined under California law.
To exercise privacy rights, contact us at kc@kcdarling.com with the subject line: California Privacy Request.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
11. International Visitors
If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a privacy-related request, please contact:
KC Darling
Email: kc@kcdarling.com
Website: kcdarling.com