Privacy Policy - CoreAscent

Effective Date: September 05, 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines the practices of CoreAscent regarding the collection, use, storage, disclosure, and protection of personal information obtained through our WordPress website built with Elementor Pro, including interactions facilitated by the PayPal widget for payment processing. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States, where relevant.

By accessing or using our website coreascent.co, you consent to the terms described herein. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you provide voluntarily, as well as data gathered automatically during your use of the website.

Personal Information Provided by You: This includes data submitted through forms created with Elementor Pro, such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, billing addresses, and payment details. When processing payments via the Elementor Pro PayPal widget, we collect necessary transaction information, but sensitive payment data (e.g., credit card numbers) is handled by PayPal through our integration and not stored on our servers.
Automatically Collected Information: This encompasses device and usage data, including IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, referring URLs, location data (approximate), and interaction details with our site. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to facilitate this collection for analytics and site functionality.
Information from Third Parties: If you interact with integrated services, such as PayPal for payments, we may receive data from those providers in accordance with their policies.

We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

2. How We Collect Information

Directly from You: Through Elementor Pro forms, contact submissions, account registrations, or payment transactions via the PayPal widget.
Automatically: Via cookies, web beacons, and server logs as you navigate the site.
From Third-Party Sources: Including analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and payment processors like PayPal, which may share transaction confirmations.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:

Providing and improving our services, such as fulfilling orders, responding to inquiries, and enhancing website functionality with Elementor Pro features.
Processing payments securely through our PayPal integration.
Sending marketing communications, newsletters, or updates (with your consent where required).
Analyzing site usage to optimize performance and user experience.
Complying with legal obligations, preventing fraud, and ensuring site security.

We rely on legal bases such as your consent, contractual necessity (e.g., for payment processing), or our legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics) to justify this processing.

4. Sharing of Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

Service Providers: Third parties that assist with website operations, such as hosting providers for WordPress, Elementor Pro support, and analytics services.
Payment Processors: PayPal, for handling transactions through our integration. Please review PayPal’s Privacy Statement for details on their data practices.
Legal and Compliance Entities: As required by law, such as in response to subpoenas or to protect our rights.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information, including encryption for data in transit (e.g., SSL/TLS), access controls, and regular security audits. For payments, we rely on PayPal’s secure infrastructure via our integration. However, no system is entirely impervious to risks, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data, business needs, and applicable laws. For example, transaction records may be kept for up to seven years for tax and accounting purposes. Data is securely deleted or anonymized when it is no longer required, subject to practical operational constraints.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights including:

Access to your personal information.
Correction or update of inaccurate data.
Deletion of your information (subject to legal exceptions).
Objection to processing or restriction of use.
Data portability.
Withdrawal of consent (where processing is consent-based).

To exercise these rights, contact us at cartercbus@gmail.com. For CCPA-specific requests, California residents may opt out of data sales (though we do not engage in such sales). We respond to verified requests within the legally required timeframe.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies for essential functions, performance analytics, and targeted advertising. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our consent banner (if implemented via Elementor Pro). For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy [if separate; otherwise, integrate here].

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to external sites, including PayPal. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies upon visiting.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of modifications.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

CoreAscent
Email: cartercbus@gmail.com