Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://dms.blue.

This website represents the online presence for Digital Marketing Specialist and Digital Marketing Speaker David M. Somerfleck.

David M. Somerfleck is a Digital Marketing Specialist and Speaker with approximately 20-25 years’ experience working for agencies throughout North America, writing for multiple publications, speaking at conferences, and working for hundreds of business owners. This website is quite simply a promotion and advertising of those services along with informational content for educational and entertainment purposes.

What Data We Collect & Why We Collect It

Comments

Comments are disabled on this site for security and time-management purposes. If a visitor has questions, we ask that they contact us directly by phone, email, contact form submission, or scheduling a phone consultation.

Contact Forms

No data sent through contact forms is sold or distributed to any third parties. Your information is sent securely through SSL encryption and used solely by the individual operating this website (me) and between the sender and myself for the purposes of establishing communications and sending information. Any contact made to me through this site’s contact form is sent to Proton Mail, which is based in Switzerland where privacy laws are more stringent. Spam messages are deleted upon receipt, and legitimate inquiries are responded to typically within 2-3 business days. Any and all correspondence is private between the sender and myself. If we engage services and work together, I may reserve the right to share provided information with freelance contractors or others as (and if) needed. In other words, if we work together, I may need to share your information with others who may assist on larger projects potentially. If this is done, you’ll be notified in advance. Digital Marketing Specialist

Cookies

So what are cookies, other than tasty treats?

Cookies are small pieces of data, stored in text files, that are then (as a result) stored on your computer or other device when websites are loaded in a browser.

These cookies are widely used to “remember” you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a “session cookie”) or for multiple repeat visits (using a “persistent cookie”). These ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors, and perform essential functions such as allowing users to register and remain logged in. Cookies may be set by the site that you are visiting (known as “first party cookies”), or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website (“third party cookies”).

Both websites and HTML emails may also contain other tracking technologies such as “web beacons” or “pixels.” These are typically small transparent images that provide us with statistics, for similar purposes as cookies. They are often used in conjunction with cookies, though they are not stored on your computer in the same way. As a result, if you disable cookies, web beacons may still load, but their functionality will be restricted.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a number of different purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons; some enable a personalized experience for both visitors and registered users; and some allow the display of advertising from selected third party networks. Some of these cookies may be set when a page is loaded, or when a visitor takes a particular action (clicking the “like” or “follow” button on a post, for example). Many of the cookies we use are only set if you are a registered website user (so you don’t have to log in every time, for example), while others are set whenever you visit one of our websites, irrespective of whether you have an account.

Any cookies used on this site are solely for the purposes of identifying website traffic trends and not sold or given to any other outside party unless it is collected through them, such as Google Analytics, Google services, Chrome, or other outside parties I have no control over.

Controlling Cookies

Visitors may wish to restrict the use of cookies or completely prevent them from being set. Most browsers provide for ways to control cookie behavior such as the length of time they are stored – either through built-in functionality or by utilizing third party plugins. If you disable cookies, please be aware that some of the features of our service may not function correctly.

To find out more on how to manage and delete cookies, visit aboutcookies.org. For more details on your choices regarding use of your web browsing activity for interest-based advertising you may visit the following sites:

On a mobile device, you may also be to adjust your settings to limit ad tracking.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on.

Embedded Content from Other Websites or Services

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, embedded code, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Analytics

Who We Share Data With

Your data is shared only with third party companies that are done outside of our influence or control such as Google, our website hosting provider, and other companies whom we have no influence over who monitor or track such information. We use Google Analytics and its related tools to learn who visits our site(s) and for what purposes to study user interactions and interests. We do not sell or share any data you send us with other parties unless explicitly asked to do so as a customer or client.

How Long Data Is Retained

Commenting by website visitors is not enabled on this site at present, contact made is done on a strictly one-on-one confidential basis for work purposes only and for providing direct information. Any emails sent are in regards to marketing, digital marketing, and potentially working together to help your business legitimately accelerate growth. If you contact us to delete your information, we will do so as soon as is reasonably possible.

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What Rights You Have Over Collected Data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. Since we do not enable commenting or outside use of this site to the public at large, this is not relevant to most website visitors. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. If you subscribe to our newsletter or submit your email address in order to receive a free download, simply notify us through our contact form, and we will be happy to unsubscribe you and delete your information from our records.

Contact Information

This site is owned and operated by David M. Somerfleck, as depicted clearly on this site. I can be reached by way of the direct email contact form or by calling 424-DAVID01 or other contact information clearly listed on this site on all pages. We respectfully request that any and all correspondence be of a business nature related to business interests. Any spam will be deleted upon detection automatically.

Additional Information

How We Protect Your Data

We protect your data in several ways. We do not knowingly share it with anyone. If Google or a hosting provider tracks such data, we have no say in that. We use Google Analytics and its related tools only to see who visits our site from time to time, and study relevant trends related to marketing our online presence.

What Data Breach Procedures We Have In Place

No website is guaranteed to be invincible to hacking. Governments and banks are hacked daily. Our site uses SSL, professional hosting, and security software to help protect us from such an event to the best of our ability at this time. Any monetary transactions are done separately through vendors such as PayPal or banking institutions. Any correspondence sent and received are done separately through a hosting provider’s servers and sent through Proton Mail.

What Third Parties We Receive Data From

We receive data from Google Analytics and other website traffic vendors in order to better understand who visits this site from time to time.

What Automated Decision Making / Profile We Do with User Data

Any data collected, any email addresses submitted are used strictly for the purposes of marketing and promoting this website and its related services and responding to inquiries. Again, we do not sell or provide any user or website visitor information with any outside parties in any way.

Dms.Blue Accessibility Statement

Updated: June 2019.

General

Dms.blue strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities. Dms.blue has invested a significant amount of resources to help ensure that its website is made easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities, with the strong belief that every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort and independence.

Accessibility on Dms.blue

Dms.blue makes available the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget that is powered by a dedicated accessibility server. The software allows Dms.blue to improve its compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1).

Enabling the Accessibility Menu

The Dms.blue accessibility menu can be enabled by clicking the accessibility menu icon that appears on the corner of the page. After triggering the accessibility menu, please wait a moment for the accessibility menu to load in its entirety.

Disclaimer

Dms.blue continues its efforts to constantly improve the accessibility of its site and services in the belief that it is our collective moral obligation to allow seamless, accessible and unhindered use also for those of us with disabilities.

Despite our efforts to make all pages and content on Dms.blue fully accessible, some content may not have yet been fully adapted to the strictest accessibility standards. This may be a result of not having found or identified the most appropriate technological solution.

Here For You

If you are experiencing difficulty with any content on Dms.blue or require assistance with any part of our site, please contact us during normal business hours as detailed below and we will be happy to assist.

If you wish to report an accessibility issue, have any questions or need assistance, please contact Dms.blue Customer Support by submitting your information through our contact form.

Disclaimer

Earnings Disclaimer

When discussing financial matters or procedures in any of our Sites, videos, newsletters or other content, we’ve taken efforts to ensure we correctly and accurately represent our programs and their ability to grow your business and improve quality of life.

Of course no one can steadfastly guarantee that you will get any results or earn any money using any of our ideas, tools, strategies or recommendations. There are not substitutes for hard work or planning, and no way for us to know your own unique life situations or capabilities, or what you do or do not do in your private life. We can’t guarantee earnings, only offer to help. Individual degrees of success (or failure) vary based on skill, experience levels, dedication, and ability to apply lessons learned, as well as drive and demographics. You alone are responsible for what you achieve or don’t achieve in life or business.

No Professional Advice

The information contained in or made available through our sites (including but not limited to information contained on videos, comments, on coaching calls, or in emails) cannot replace or substitute for the services of trained professionals in any field, including, but not limited to, financial, psychological, or legal matters. We and our licensors or suppliers make no representations or warranties concerning any action, or application of by any person following the information offered or provided within or through the Sites. Neither we nor our partners, or any of their affiliates, will be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary or other damages that may result, including but not limited to economic loss. You alone are responsible and accountable for your own decisions, actions and results in life, and by your use of the Sites, you agree not to attempt to hold us liable for any such decisions, actions or results, at any time, under any circumstance.

Let’s Talk GDPR.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an EU-wide regulation for the protection of European citizens’ data to force from 25th of May 2018 and all companies that collect such data will need to comply with it. It establishes a set of compliance and security processes around managing personally identifiable information so that it is not misused. Currently there is no certification or license required or available for GDPR.

For full details on use of data please see our privacy policy

Our Commitment Towards GDPR
Our customers’ right to privacy is a main priority for us here at www.dms.blue and because of this we strive to comply with GDPR and to international law and regulations. Our focus is to process payments securely and efficiently through a GDPR Compliant Company whilst adhering to the latest changes and updates within the payments industry and EU regulations. We also only hold information such as name, email, phone numbers provided to us by those who have consented to receive information from us in regards to sales, marketing and business growth and data or clients who are part of our programs or serviced clients.

We have a few fundamental principles:

We do not actively collect sensitive information about you, including information about your health, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or criminal history. We will take steps to appropriately protect any sensitive information we do receive.
We don’t share your personal information with anyone except to comply with the law, develop our products, or protect our rights.
We don’t store personal information on our servers unless required for the on-going operation and delivery of our services to you.
We store personal information only for as long as we have a reason to keep it.
In our blogging products, we aim to make it as simple as possible for you to control what’s visible to the public, seen by search engines, kept private, and permanently deleted.
In our email communications, we give you explicit options to not receive individual messages you’re not interested in. We also give you the option to unsubscribe from email communications with us at any time from the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.

Changes to Our GDPR Compliance Statement

It is our policy to post any changes we make to our GDPR Compliance Statement on this page. The date the GDPR Compliance Statement was last revised is identified at the top of the page. You are responsible for periodically visiting our Website and this GDPR Compliance Statement to check for any changes.

Contacting Us

If you need to contact us, you can email us at dms (at symbol goes here) dms (dot) blue.

We strive to provide excellent products, along with equally excellent customer service. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please feel free to contact us using one of the methods listed above.