Privacy Policy & Security Information 

 

Overview

Synotic Entertainment (“Synotic Entertainment,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information we collect from you. This Information Security & Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains, in plain language, how we collect, use, share, store, and protect personal information when you:

  • Visit synoticentertainment.com (the “Site”)
  • Request a quote, purchase a product, or purchase services
  • Submit files or project information for production
  • Contact us through email, phone, live chat, web forms, social messaging (where enabled), or other communications
  • Interact with our ads, emails, or content served by our web servers

By visiting the Site or providing personal information to us by any means, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Policy and consent to the practices described here.

For purposes of this Policy, “visitor” includes anyone who visits the Site (whether or not they become a customer), including those who browse, upload, download, purchase, or otherwise interact with the Site.

Important note: This Policy is intended to describe our privacy and security practices. It does not replace professional legal advice, and certain rights and obligations may vary depending on where you live.


1. Information We Collect and Where It Comes From

We collect information in four primary ways: (1) information you provide directly, (2) information collected automatically from your device and browser, (3) information received from third parties, and (4) information received from affiliates (if applicable).


1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

  • Identity and contact information: name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address, business name (if provided)
  • Order and service information: product/service selections, order history, invoices, project requirements, creative direction, files you submit (audio, video, images, scripts, lyrics, briefs), delivery preferences
  • Account information (if applicable): login credentials, account settings, saved carts/wishlists
  • Customer support and communications: live chat messages, emails, web form submissions, and other written correspondence
  • Call information: telephone conversations and, where permitted, call recordings for training, quality assurance, documentation, and dispute resolution

We collect this information because it is necessary to respond to you, deliver what you request, and maintain accurate business records.


1.2 Information Collected Automatically (Device and Usage Data)

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • Device information: browser type/version, operating system, device model, time zone, language preferences
  • Network information: IP address and related log data
  • Usage information: pages viewed, time spent on pages, clicks, scroll activity, search terms, referral source, and general interaction patterns

This information helps us operate the Site, improve performance, troubleshoot issues, prevent abuse, and understand how visitors use our content.


1.3 Cookies, Pixels, and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (including tags, pixels, and web beacons) to support Site functionality and measure performance.

  • Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser, remember preferences (e.g., cart/session), and understand traffic patterns.
  • Web beacons/pixels are small graphics or code snippets embedded in pages, ads, or emails that help measure whether content was viewed and how it performed.

Cookies cannot be executed as code or used to deliver a virus. They are identifiers that help us improve your experience.

Why we use them:

  • Keep the Site working (cart, checkout, login)
  • Remember preferences (language, settings)
  • Understand what content is useful and what needs improvement
  • Measure marketing effectiveness (for example, whether an ad or email led to a visit)
  • Reduce repetitive ads and improve relevance (where permitted)

Managing cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings (often under Security/Privacy). Note that disabling cookies may limit Site functionality and may prevent certain features from working properly.


1.4 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party providers that support our operations, such as:

  • E-commerce and store tools: WooCommerce
  • Hosting and infrastructure: Hostinger
  • Payment processors: payment gateways and providers (e.g., PayPal or other processors available at checkout)
  • Analytics and measurement: Google Analytics
  • Advertising partners: platforms that help us measure ad performance and deliver relevant marketing (where permitted)

Third parties may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.


1.5 Information From Affiliates

If applicable, Synotic Entertainment affiliates may provide us personal information about prospective or current customers for business operations and service delivery.


1.6 Sensitive Information

We do not intentionally collect or maintain sensitive personal information (for example: medical/health data, race/ethnic origin, political opinions, religious/philosophical beliefs). Please do not submit sensitive information to us.

If you choose to share sensitive information anyway, you do so at your own discretion, and we may delete it where feasible.


1.7 Children and Minors

Our services are not designed for or directed to children.

  • We do not intentionally collect personal information from anyone under 18.
  • The Site is not intended for individuals under 16.

If you believe a minor has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.


2. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to operate our business, deliver services, and improve the customer experience.


2.1 Core Business Purposes

We may use personal information to:

  • Provide quotes, process service requests, and fulfill orders
  • Create and manage customer accounts (where applicable)
  • Process payments and prevent fraud
  • Deliver digital products and services and provide invoices/order confirmations
  • Communicate with you about orders, projects, updates, approvals, and support requests
  • Provide access to secure areas of the Site (if applicable)
  • Personalize your experience and recommend products/services that may be relevant
  • Improve our products, services, content, and Site performance
  • Maintain internal documentation and project history (for continuity, quality, and accountability)
  • Train staff and improve quality (including reviewing archived written communications and, where permitted, recorded calls)
 
 

2.2 Web Visit and Analytics Purposes

We use device and usage data to:

  • Diagnose technical issues and administer the Site
  • Measure interest in content and improve marketing effectiveness
  • Compile aggregated statistics to understand how visitors use the Site
  • Reduce spam, bots, and abusive traffic
  • Avoid repeatedly showing the same ads, where applicable
 
 

2.3 Marketing Communications

If you opt in (or where permitted by law), we may send marketing communications about products, services, and offers.

  • You can opt out at any time (see Section 5).
  • Even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send transactional messages (for example: receipts, delivery notices, account/security alerts).
 
 

2.4 Fraud Prevention, Security, and Abuse Monitoring

We may use information to:

  • Verify transactions and reduce chargeback risk
  • Detect suspicious activity, spam, scraping, or attempted unauthorized access
  • Protect our customers, our staff, and our systems
 
 

2.5 Automated Decision-Making

We do not use fully automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects. Some fraud-prevention tools may apply temporary automated checks or blocks to protect customers and the business.


3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR/EEA)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or where similar laws apply, we process personal information under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent (for example, certain marketing or cookie categories where required)
  • Contract performance (to deliver products/services you request)
  • Legal obligations (for example, tax and accounting requirements)
  • Legitimate interests (for example, improving services, preventing fraud, securing systems), provided those interests are not overridden by your rights
 
 

4. Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We share personal information only as needed for business operations and as described below.


4.1 Service Providers (Processors)

We may share personal information with third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf (for example: hosting, payments, analytics, customer support tooling, fulfillment).

We share only what is reasonably necessary for them to perform their services.

Service providers are required by contract (or comparable obligations) to:

  • Use personal information only to provide services to us
  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards
  • Notify us of relevant security incidents where required

 

4.2 Advertising and Analytics Partners

We may share limited information (often in aggregated or pseudonymous form) with analytics and advertising partners to:

  • Measure campaign effectiveness
  • Understand what content is useful
  • Improve marketing relevance

Where required by law, we will obtain consent before using certain advertising cookies or similar technologies.


4.3 Legal, Compliance, and Protection of Rights

We may disclose personal information when we believe it is appropriate to:

  • Comply with applicable law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or lawful request
  • Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements
  • Protect the rights, property, and safety of Synotic Entertainment, our customers, or others
  • Prevent, detect, or investigate fraud, spam, security incidents, or other harmful conduct

 

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law and appropriate safeguards.


4.5 Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites for convenience. Their privacy practices may differ from ours and are not controlled by Synotic Entertainment. This Policy does not cover third-party sites.


5. Your Choices, Consent, and Opt-Out

5.1 How We Obtain Consent

When you provide personal information to complete a transaction, verify payment, place an order, arrange delivery, request support, or submit a project brief, we treat that as consent for those specific purposes.

For secondary uses (such as marketing), we will request express consent where required, or provide an opportunity to decline.


5.2 Withdrawing Consent

If you change your mind after opting in, you may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at legal@synoticentertainment.com.


5.3 Opting Out of Marketing Communications

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

  • You can use the unsubscribe link (where provided), or
  • Email us at legal@synoticentertainment.com.

Please note it may take up to 10 days for opt-out requests to fully process, and you may receive messages during that short transition period.


5.4 Behavioral Advertising Choices

We may use cookies or similar technologies for advertising and measurement (where permitted). You can opt out of certain targeted advertising through:

  • Platform settings for providers such as Google, Facebook, and Bing
  • The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Cookies may include:

  • Functional cookies: session, cart, login, and preference-related functionality
  • Performance and analytics cookies: to understand Site usage and improve performance
  • Advertising and social media cookies: to measure campaigns and deliver relevant ads (where permitted)

Most cookies are persistent and may remain on your device from 30 minutes up to two years, depending on the cookie.


6.2 Do Not Track

We do not alter our data collection practices in response to “Do Not Track” signals.


7. Payment and Financial Information

If you purchase products or services, we may collect payment-related information to process the transaction.

  • Financial information transmitted through the Site is transferred over a secure (SSL/TLS) connection.
  • Credit card numbers are used only for payment processing.
  • Where third-party payment processors are used, they process payment details in accordance with their own policies and applicable security standards.

PCI-DSS: Payment processors are expected to comply with PCI-DSS requirements. We do not store full payment card details longer than necessary to complete the transaction.


8. Information Security

We use industry-standard security measures appropriate to the type of information we collect, including:

  • Encryption in transit (for example, SSL/TLS)
  • Access controls and role-based permissions
  • Firewalls and monitoring to help protect systems
  • Controlled facilities and limited access for systems where applicable
  • Confidentiality obligations for employees, contractors, and agents with access to personal information
  • Secure hosting practices and routine updates/patching where applicable

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. However, we maintain safeguards designed to reduce risk of loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.


9. Data Integrity and Accuracy

We take reasonable steps to ensure personal information is relevant for its intended use and is accurate, complete, and current.

If you believe information we hold about you is incorrect, you may request correction or deletion as described in Section 10.


10. Your Rights and Access Requests

You may request access to, correction of, deletion of, or restriction of certain personal information, subject to applicable law.


10.1 GDPR (EEA Residents)

You may have the right to access, port, correct, update, or erase your personal information.

Your data may be processed and stored in the EEA, the United States, or other jurisdictions using appropriate transfer mechanisms.


10.2 CCPA (California Residents)

You may have the right to know, access, port, correct, or delete your personal information, and to designate an authorized agent, subject to verification and legal limitations.


10.3 How to Submit a Request

To submit a request, contact legal@synoticentertainment.com and include enough information for us to verify your identity and locate your records.

We may request additional information to verify your identity and protect your privacy.


11. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information as needed to:

  • Provide services and fulfill orders
  • Maintain business records (including accounting and tax requirements)
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud

We retain order information unless and until you request deletion, subject to legal and operational requirements.


12. Verification and Compliance Program

We use a self-assessment approach to verify that this Policy is accurate, comprehensive, and implemented.

  • We conduct periodic reviews (at least annually).
  • We maintain employee training and internal procedures designed to support compliance.
  • We update this Policy as our business, technology, or legal requirements change.
 

13. Inquiries, Complaints, and Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Policy or our privacy practices, contact us:

  • Email (Privacy/Legal): legal@synoticentertainment.com
  • Mail: Synotic Entertainment LLC., 1500 Chestnut St. Suite #2-2864, Philadelphia, PA 19102

We will investigate and work to resolve privacy concerns in a timely manner.


14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, technology, or legal requirements. Changes take effect when posted on the Site.

If we make material changes, we will post notice in this Policy (and may provide additional notice where required).

We will not materially change our practices to make them less protective of personal information collected in the past without your consent where required by law.