Privacy Policy

America Visualized LLC

Effective Date: April 29, 2026

1. Introduction

America Visualized LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates americavisualized.com and its associated features, including the community platform, discussion forums, Vision Board, and shop (collectively, the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information about you when you use the Site.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you provide when you:

Create an account: name, email address, username, and password
Complete your community profile on the PeepSo platform
Submit a vision to the Vision Board (anonymous submissions collect no personal data)
Post comments or participate in discussions
Sign up for our newsletter through Mailchimp
Make a purchase through our Shopify-powered shop, including name, email, shipping address, and payment information
Contact us through a form or by email

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

IP address and approximate location
Browser type, operating system, and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
Clickstream data and interaction patterns

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. We use Google Analytics or similar tools to help us understand how visitors use the Site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

2.3 Information from Social Login

If you choose to log in using a social login option (such as Google or Facebook), we receive information from that provider in accordance with your settings and their privacy policies. This typically includes your name, email address, and profile photo. We do not receive or store your social media password.

2.4 Information from Third-Party Services

Our Site integrates with the following third-party platforms, each of which may collect data independently:

Mailchimp: email address and engagement data for newsletter subscribers
Shopify: purchase history, shipping details, and payment processing (payment card data is handled by Shopify and its payment partners and is not stored by us)
PeepSo: community profile data, posts, reactions, and activity within the community platform
Google reCAPTCHA: behavioral data to distinguish humans from bots during registration and login

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Create and manage your account and community profile
Operate and improve the Site, community platform, and Vision Board
Send newsletters and editorial content to subscribers who have opted in
Process and fulfill shop orders and communicate about purchases
Moderate community content and enforce our Terms and Conditions
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Analyze site usage to improve content and user experience
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
Comply with applicable legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Site, including Mailchimp, Shopify, PeepSo, Google (Analytics and reCAPTCHA), and our web hosting provider (Nixihost). These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only to provide services to us.

4.2 Community Visibility

Information you post publicly in the community platform, discussion forums, or Vision Board is visible to other Site visitors and members. Do not share sensitive personal information in public community spaces.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4.4 Business Transfers

If America Visualized LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change via a prominent notice on the Site.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and support security features such as reCAPTCHA. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals, as no universal standard for DNT has been adopted.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations. If you request deletion of your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable time, except where retention is required by law or legitimate business necessity.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Opt-out of marketing: unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us directly
Data portability: request that we provide your data in a portable format where technically feasible

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at resist@americavisualized.com. We will respond to verifiable requests within a reasonable timeframe.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information. We recommend that the Site be used only by individuals 13 years of age or older. Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children’s online activity.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include HTTPS encryption, login security controls, brute force protection, and access restrictions.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to use strong, unique passwords for your account.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and external content sources. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Applicable Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. We comply with applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

America Visualized LLC

americavisualized.com

resist@americavisualized.com