Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: September 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how roydufreche.com collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit our website [roydufreche.com] (the “Site”), use our services, or interact with us in other ways.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information you provide directly:

•  Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

•  Account credentials (username, password)

•  Payment information (processed by third-party providers)

•  Any other information you voluntarily submit (e.g., contact form messages, survey responses, comments)

Automatically Collected Information:

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

•  Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, referring website)

•  Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)

Information from Third Parties:

•  Data from analytics providers, advertising networks, or social media platforms (if you log in via those services)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for purposes including:

•  Providing, maintaining, and improving our Site and services

•  Processing transactions and sending related information

•  Responding to your inquiries and customer service requests

•  Sending administrative or promotional communications (you may opt out of marketing emails)

•  Personalizing your experience and delivering targeted content or ads

•  Analyzing usage trends and measuring the effectiveness of our services

•  Preventing fraud, abuse, and ensuring security

•  Complying with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these circumstances:

•  With service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

•  For legal reasons: to comply with laws, regulations, court orders, or government requests; to enforce our terms; or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

•  In connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, etc.).

•  With your consent or at your direction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and deliver personalized advertising.

•  Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function.

•  Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).

•  Advertising cookies: Used by third parties to show relevant ads.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit Site functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

•  Access, correct, or delete your personal information

•  Opt out of certain processing (e.g., marketing or sale of data)

•  Withdraw consent where applicable

•  Data portability (in some jurisdictions)

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by law.

Do Not Track Signals: We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it. Parents should contact us if they believe their child has provided information.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data receives adequate protection.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: roy@roydufreche.com

Address: P.O. Box 1075, Hammond, Louisiana 70404

Website: roydufreche.com