Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 6, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Funk/Levis & Associates Marketing Communications, Inc. (“Company,” “We,” “Us,” “Our”) collects, uses, and protects Your information when You use Our Website (https://funklevis.com/) or participate in any of Our online tools or forms, including the Free Digital Analysis.

This Policy complies with the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) and is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of other U.S. state privacy laws, including those in California, Colorado, Delaware, and New Jersey.

Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when You interact with Our Website, submit a form, or sign up for communications:

A. Contact & Submission Data

  • Name, email address, and any information You voluntarily provide when contacting Us or signing up for the Strategic Spark Newsletter.
  • For the Free Digital Analysis: name, email address, company name, website URL, and optional phone number or project details that help Us prepare Your analysis.

B. Usage Data (Automatically Collected)

  • IP address, browser type, device type, referring and exit pages, time spent on pages (collected via Google Analytics). This data is aggregated and anonymized whenever possible.

C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

  • Functional and analytics cookies to operate and improve the site.
  • No cookies are used for behavioral advertising or cross-site tracking.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., race, health, biometric or precise geolocation data) and do not sell or share Your data for targeted advertising.

How We Use Your Data

We use the information We collect to:

  • Provide Our services, including sending newsletters through Mailchimp.
  • Deliver Your requested Free Digital Analysis and follow up with relevant insights or recommendations.
  • Respond to inquiries and manage client and prospect communications.
  • Analyze Website traffic and improve functionality using Google Analytics.
  • Comply with legal requirements and enforce Our policies.

Each email sent via Mailchimp includes an unsubscribe link, allowing You to opt out at any time.

Automated Processing & AI Disclosure

Our Free Digital Analysis tool may use limited automated or AI-assisted processes to review publicly available website data and generate an initial set of insights.
This automation is used only to fulfill Your request and is reviewed by a member of Our team before being shared with You.
We do not use AI or automated decision-making for profiling, behavioral targeting, or any purpose that affects Your rights or access to services.

Legal Basis & Consent

By submitting information through Our Website or forms, You provide clear, affirmative consent for Funk/Levis to collect and use that information to deliver the specific service You requested (such as the Free Digital Analysis) and for reasonable follow-up communication related to that request.

If You separately choose to subscribe to Our newsletter or other updates, We will obtain Your distinct consent for marketing communications.

You may withdraw consent for either purpose at any time by contacting info@funklevis.com

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on Your state of residence, You may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data We hold about You.
  • Correct inaccurate personal data.
  • Request deletion of Your data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Obtain a portable copy of Your data.
  • Opt out of marketing emails or profiling.
  • Request human review of any automated processing (though We do not currently engage in such processing).

We do not sell Your data or use it for targeted advertising.

You can exercise these rights by contacting Us at info@funklevis.com.
Beginning January 1, 2026, We will recognize Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.

Data Retention & Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose.

  • Newsletter subscriber data is retained until the subscriber unsubscribes.
  • Free Digital Analysis data is retained only as long as needed to deliver the service and reasonable follow-up, unless You request earlier deletion.
  • Website analytics data is retained for up to 14 months before being deleted or anonymized.

We use industry-standard security measures to protect Your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.
If You request data deletion, We will securely remove Your information unless legally required to retain it.
In the event of a data breach, We will notify affected users as required by law.

Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We use select third-party services to provide and improve Our Website and communications:

  • Mailchimp (for email marketing and newsletter distribution).
  • Google Analytics (for Website analytics and performance tracking).
  • Gravity Forms / WordPress (for Website forms and secure data handling).

These vendors process data only as necessary to provide their services and must comply with applicable privacy laws.
We do not share Your data with advertisers, data brokers, or other third parties for targeted advertising.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If You believe a minor has provided personal data, please contact Us for removal.

Cookies & Tracking Choices

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for:

  • Website functionality and security.
  • Aggregated analytics on user behavior.

You can manage cookie preferences through Your browser settings. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit Google’s opt-out page.

International Users

If You access Our Website from outside the U.S., You acknowledge that Your data may be processed and stored in the United States under U.S. privacy laws, which may differ from those in Your country.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage You to review this Policy regularly for the latest information on Our privacy practices.

Contact Us

For questions or privacy requests, please contact Us:

Email: info@funklevis.com
Website: https://funklevis.com/get-in-touch/
Mail: Funk/Levis & Associates, 931 Oak Street, Eugene, OR 97401