Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 30, 2026 Last Updated: July 30, 2026

three pines collective ("three pines," "we," "us," or "our") operates https://threepinescollective.com (the "Site") and provides creative agency services, including branding, design, marketing strategy, content production, digital experiences, and related consulting services (the "Services").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our Site or engage our Services.

By using our Site or Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

We do not sell personal information for money. three pines collective does not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties in exchange for payment. We do work with advertising partners, currently Google and Meta, to run ads for our own marketing, which some state privacy laws classify as "sharing" personal information even though no money changes hands. Section 5 and Section 8 explain exactly what that means and how to opt out.

We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of client information and creative materials. Any business, brand, or project information shared with us is handled with discretion and in accordance with applicable agreements.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Company name

Job title

Billing and payment details

Project-related materials and communications

Information submitted through contact forms, proposal requests, or newsletter signups

If you engage us as a client, we may collect additional information necessary to deliver the Services, including business information, brand assets, marketing data, and project materials.

B. Client Project Data

In the course of providing Services, clients may share business data, creative assets, marketing analytics, or other materials ("Client Data"). We process Client Data solely to provide contracted Services and in accordance with applicable client agreements.

We do not use Client Data for unrelated purposes.

In many cases, three pines collective acts as a data processor on behalf of our clients, who serve as the data controller. In such instances, we process personal data only according to client instructions and applicable contractual terms. When we collect information directly for our own business purposes (such as managing client relationships or operating our Site), we act as a data controller.

C. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

IP address

Browser and device information

Operating system

Pages viewed and time spent

Referral source

Cookies and usage identifiers, including identifiers used by our advertising partners

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and manage our Services

Communicate with clients and prospective clients

Respond to inquiries and proposal requests

Manage contracts, billing, and payments

Improve our Site and Services

Send marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)

Measure and improve our own advertising campaigns

Analyze performance and usage trends

Comply with legal obligations

Protect against fraud or misuse

We do not sell personal information for money, and we do not engage in profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (If Applicable Under GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process personal information based on:

Performance of a contract

Legitimate business interests

Compliance with legal obligations

Your consent (where required, including before any non-essential advertising or analytics cookie is set)

Visitors located in the EEA or UK will be shown a cookie consent banner before any non-essential cookie is placed.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following categories of cookies and similar technologies on our Site:

Strictly necessary cookies. Required for basic site functionality, such as navigation and security. These do not require consent.

Analytics cookies. Help us understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it.

Advertising cookies. Used by our advertising partners, currently Google (Google Ads) and Meta (Meta Pixel), to measure ad performance and to show relevant ads to people who have previously visited our Site, a practice known as retargeting or remarketing.

We do not control the specific cookies each advertising partner sets. You can review Google's advertising practices through Google's Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com, and manage Meta's ad preferences through your Facebook or Instagram account settings.

You can also control advertising cookies broadly through the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool at optout.aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative's tool at optout.networkadvertising.org.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time; certain features of the Site may not function properly without them.

5. How We Share Information

A. With Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party providers for:

Website hosting

Cloud storage

Project management tools

Payment processing

Analytics services

Email communications

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

B. With Advertising Partners

We work with Google and Meta to run advertising campaigns for our own marketing. These platforms may receive information such as your IP address, device identifiers, and pages visited, collected through cookies or pixels placed on our Site, which they use to measure ad performance and, in some cases, to show you relevant ads on their own platforms. Some state privacy laws classify this as a "share" of personal information, even though we receive no payment for it. See Section 8 for how to opt out.

C. With Clients (Project Context)

If you are engaged in a project as a collaborator, contractor, or participant, relevant information may be shared within the scope of that project.

D. Legal and Compliance

We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or governmental request, or if necessary to protect our legal rights.

E. Business Transfers

If three pines collective undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset sale, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information:

For the duration of client relationships

As necessary to fulfill contractual obligations

As required for accounting, tax, or legal compliance

As reasonably necessary for legitimate business purposes

We securely delete or anonymize information when it is no longer required.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you

Request correction or deletion

Object to or restrict certain processing

Withdraw consent

Request data portability

Opt out of targeted advertising or the sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising

To exercise these rights, contact: hello@threepinescollective.com

If we decline to take action on your request, you may appeal our decision by contacting us at the email above. We will respond to appeals in accordance with applicable law.

California Residents

three pines collective uses Google and Meta advertising tools, which some California residents may want to know about. Where the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) applies to us, California residents have the right to know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, request deletion or correction of that information, opt out of the sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

You can manage advertising cookies directly through Google's Ads Settings, Meta's ad preferences, or the Digital Advertising Alliance and Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tools described in Section 4, or by contacting us directly at hello@threepinescollective.com.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access our Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site and Services are directed to businesses and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction).

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Three Pines Collective LLC

Email: hello@threepinescollective.com

Website: www.threepinescollective.com