THE 526 GROUP PRIVACY POLICY


The 526 Group ("The 526 Group," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, communicate with us, request information, or use our marketing, graphic design, photography, advertising, and related services.

By using our website or providing information to us, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with The 526 Group, we may collect information such as:

  • Name
  • Business or company name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Information provided through contact or quote forms
  • Information about your requested services
  • Photographs, graphics, logos, artwork, and other materials you provide to us
  • Billing and transaction information when necessary to provide services
  • Communications between you and The 526 Group
  • Website usage information, such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and approximate usage information
  • Information collected through cookies or similar technologies

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless it is reasonably necessary to provide a service or you voluntarily provide it.


2. How We Collect Information

We may collect information:

  • Directly from you when you contact us
  • When you submit a website form
  • When you request a quote or consultation
  • When you purchase or request services
  • When you communicate with us by email, telephone, text, or other methods
  • Automatically when you use our website
  • Through third-party services that support our website, advertising, analytics, payment processing, or communications


3. How We Use Your Information

We may use information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Provide quotes and proposals
  • Provide and manage our services
  • Communicate with clients and prospective clients
  • Process payments and transactions
  • Create, edit, print, or deliver requested marketing and creative materials
  • Improve our website, products, and services
  • Maintain business and customer records
  • Protect our website, business, clients, and users from fraud or unauthorized activity
  • Send service-related communications
  • Send marketing communications when permitted by applicable law
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations


4. Photography and Creative Materials

If you provide photographs, artwork, logos, personal images, trademarks, or other creative materials to The 526 Group, we may use those materials solely as reasonably necessary to provide the services you requested.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, you retain ownership of materials you provide to us.

The 526 Group will not publicly display or use a client's photographs, designs, logos, or other proprietary materials for promotional purposes without appropriate permission or an applicable agreement.


5. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, or similar technologies to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Remember preferences
  • Understand website traffic and usage
  • Improve website performance
  • Help measure advertising and marketing effectiveness

You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.


6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information for money.

We may share information when reasonably necessary with:

  • Service providers that help operate our business
  • Website hosting and technology providers
  • Payment processors
  • Email and communications providers
  • Printing, production, shipping, or fulfillment providers
  • Advertising and analytics providers
  • Professional advisers such as accountants, attorneys, or insurance providers
  • Government authorities or other parties when required by law or legal process

Third-party service providers may process information on our behalf and may have their own privacy policies.


7. Marketing Communications

If you provide your email address or telephone number, we may use it to communicate with you about requested services, projects, quotes, or other business matters.

Where required by law, we will obtain appropriate consent before sending certain promotional communications.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the message or by contacting us.


8. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social-media platforms, payment services, advertising services, or other external services.

The 526 Group is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites or services.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third parties before providing them with personal information.


9. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.


10. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for legitimate business purposes, including providing services, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, complying with legal obligations, and protecting our business.

When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it, subject to applicable legal and business requirements.


11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.


12. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request information about personal information we maintain about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain information
  • Opt out of promotional communications
  • Ask questions about how your information is collected and used

To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the information provided below.

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.


13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, website, services, technology, or legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to periodically review this page for the most current version.


14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact:


The 526 Group
Georgia, United States

Email: sales@the526group.com
Website: www.the526group.com
Telephone: 470-854-7820


Effective Date: September 29, 2026
Last Updated: September 29, 2026