Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Area Marketing Inc. ("Area Marketing", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you interact with our websites, services, and marketing activities.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Overview

Area Marketing Inc. is a professional marketing agency that provides strategy, creative, and performance services to our clients. In the course of our work, we may collect and process information about visitors to our websites, our clients, and our clients’ customers. We are committed to handling that information responsibly, transparently, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

By accessing or using our websites, submitting information to us, or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of our websites and services.

1. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with Area Marketing Inc. and our services. We may collect:

  • Contact and business information such as your name, company name, role or title, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to provide in forms, emails, or calls.
  • Account and communication data such as your preferences, correspondence with us, and records of your requests or inquiries.
  • Usage and analytics data such as pages visited, links clicked, time spent, referring URLs, approximate location (city/region), device information, and browser type, typically collected through cookies and similar technologies.
  • Client campaign data that we process on behalf of our clients, which may include contact details and engagement metrics for marketing audiences.
  • Job application data such as your resume, portfolio, and other information you submit if you apply to work with us.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information unless it is strictly necessary for a specific purpose that you have been clearly informed about and have consented to where required by law.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in three primary ways:

  • Directly from you when you fill out forms, book a consultation, subscribe to our communications, download content, participate in webinars or events, or communicate with us by email, phone, or other channels.
  • Automatically when you visit our websites or interact with our emails and ads, through cookies, pixels, tags, and other tracking technologies that help us understand how our properties are used and how our campaigns perform.
  • From third parties such as our clients, partners, advertising platforms, analytics providers, and public sources, in accordance with applicable laws and the privacy policies of those third parties.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and improve our websites, services, and marketing campaigns.
  • To respond to your inquiries, schedule calls, and manage our relationship with you or your organization.
  • To personalize your experience and present content, recommendations, and ads that are relevant to your interests.
  • To analyze performance, conduct research, and generate insights that help us and our clients improve campaigns and user journeys.
  • To send you marketing communications about our services, events, and resources (where permitted by law and with opt-out options).
  • To fulfill our legal and contractual obligations, enforce our terms, and protect the rights, safety, and security of Area Marketing Inc., our clients, and others.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process your personal data:

  • Consent – for example, when you opt in to receive marketing or accept non-essential cookies.
  • Contract – when processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or your organization, or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
  • Legitimate interests – when processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests or those of a third party (such as improving services, securing our platforms, and running effective campaigns), provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
  • Legal obligations – when processing is required to comply with a legal obligation.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to operate our websites, understand performance, and support analytics and advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

  • Strictly necessary cookies are required for our websites to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems.
  • Performance and analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our sites so we can improve content and user experience.
  • Advertising and targeting cookies may be set by us or our partners to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings and, where offered, through our cookie banner or preference center. Disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality and performance of our websites.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers and vendors who help us operate our business, such as hosting providers, CRM and marketing platforms, analytics tools, payment processors, and professional advisors.
  • Clients and partners when we process data on their behalf or collaborate on joint marketing or events, in line with applicable contracts and laws.
  • Advertising and analytics partners to measure and optimize campaigns, where permitted by law and in accordance with your preferences.
  • Authorities and other third parties when required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Area Marketing Inc., our clients, or others.
  • Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all or part of our business, where information may be transferred as an asset.

7. International Data Transfers

Area Marketing Inc. may process and store information in countries other than the country where you are located. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your information when it is transferred internationally.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods may vary based on the type of data, the nature of our relationship with you, and legal or regulatory requirements.

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. While we strive to use commercially reasonable safeguards, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information, which may include the right to:

  • Access, review, and obtain a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Object to or restrict our processing of your personal information.
  • Withdraw consent where we rely on consent for processing, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
  • Opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request and may be unable to comply with requests in certain circumstances as permitted by law.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our websites and services are not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to delete such information.

12. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our websites may contain links to third-party sites, services, and platforms that are not owned or controlled by Area Marketing Inc. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties, and we are not responsible for their privacy or data practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (such as by email or prominent notice on our websites). We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or would like to exercise your privacy rights, you can contact us at:

Area Marketing Inc.
Email: [email protected]

When you contact us, please provide sufficient detail so we can understand and respond to your request, including the nature of your relationship with Area Marketing Inc. and the country or region where you are located.