Privacy Policy
Ripple & Rise Studio, LLC
Last updated: May 2026
Ripple & Rise Studio, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website [rippleandrisestudio.com] (the "Site") or engage with our services. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you submit a contact form, request a discovery call, or engage us for services, you may provide:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Business name and website (if provided)
• Project details, goals, budget, or other information you choose to share
Payment Information
When you make a payment, payment details (such as credit card or bank information) are collected and processed directly by our third-party payment processors (such as Stripe, Square, or similar). We do not store full payment card numbers on our systems. We may receive limited transaction information such as your name, the last four digits of your card, and the amount paid.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages viewed and time spent on the Site
• Referring website
This information is collected through cookies, server logs, and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
• Provide, manage, and improve our services
• Process payments and fulfill engagements
• Send service-related updates and, with your consent, occasional marketing communications
• Maintain the security and functionality of the Site
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about how the Site is used. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect Site functionality.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Site and our business — such as payment processors, email and CRM platforms, hosting providers, and analytics tools — under confidentiality obligations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate confidentiality protections
• With Your Consent: When you have given us permission to share your information
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When information is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), provides you with the following rights regarding your personal information:
• Right to Know: You may request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions
• Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you
• Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell your personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You may request that we limit the use of any sensitive personal information we collect
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at [info@rippleandrisestudio.com]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf, subject to verification.
8. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
10. Accessibility Statement
Ripple & Rise Studio, LLC is committed to making our Site accessible to as many people as possible, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to follow generally accepted accessibility guidelines, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, where reasonably possible.
Accessibility features we work to support include:
• Semantic HTML and proper heading structure for screen reader compatibility
• Sufficient color contrast between text and background
• Keyboard navigability for interactive elements
• Descriptive alt text for meaningful images
• Clear, readable typography and consistent layout
We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we welcome feedback. If you experience any accessibility barriers on the Site or need information in an alternative format, please contact us at [hello@rippleandrise.com] and we will work with you to provide the information or service through an accessible alternative.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this document indicates when the Policy was last revised. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
12. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy can be sent to:
Ripple & Rise Studio, LLC
Email: [info@rippleandrisestudio.com]
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota