PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: December 2025


ESCM LLC d/b/a The Colella Home (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website thecolellahome.com (the “Website”).

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your data.

By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. 

The Website may contain affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you purchase a product through these links, at no extra cost to you.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit a contact form

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Request information or support

  • Participate in promotions or surveys

This may include your:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any other information you choose to submit

B. Automatically-Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referring website

  • Pages viewed

  • Links clicked

  • Date/time of access

This information is used for analytics, site optimization, and security.

C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixels, tags, and scripts) to:

  • Personalize your browsing experience

  • Store preferences

  • Track ad performance

  • Analyze Website usage

You may refuse cookies through your browser settings; however, some Website features may not function properly.

For more information, consult your browser’s cookie management guide.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Website

  • Send newsletters and promotional communications (you may unsubscribe anytime)

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

  • Deliver targeted advertising and measure ad performance

  • Track and analyze Website usage

  • Enforce security, prevent fraud, and detect unauthorized activity

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist with Website operations, analytics, communications, advertising, or hosting. Their use of your data is governed by their respective privacy policies.

Current third-party service providers include:

Google Analytics

Tracks Website usage and provides aggregate data. Google may collect your IP address.

Mailchimp

Used for email distribution. We store your name and email address for newsletter purposes.

Advertising & Marketing Tools

We may use tracking pixels or advertising tools such as:

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel

  • Google Ads Remarketing

These tools use cookies to deliver customized ads based on your browsing history.

Note: We may add or change service providers at any time. This section will be updated to reflect those changes.

4. ADVERTISING & AFFILIATE DISCLOSURES

A. Retargeting Advertising

From time to time, the Website may use remarketing tools (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads) to show ads to visitors based on prior interactions with the site.

You may opt out here:

B. Affiliate Programs

We may participate in affiliate marketing programs. Clicking an affiliate link may place a cookie on your browser so we can earn a commission on qualifying purchases.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer period is required by law.

6. SECURITY

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information.  However, no method of transmitting data over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS (GDPR Compliant)

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and stored in the U.S.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure data remains protected in accordance with applicable law.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

A. GDPR Rights (EU/UK Residents)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@thecolellahome.com.

Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Your consent

  • Legitimate business interests

  • Contract performance

  • Legal compliance

B. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of personal information collected

  • Request deletion of personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal data (we do not sell personal data)

To submit a request, contact info@thecolellahome.com.

C. General Rights for All Users

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from emails via the link in each email

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Update or amend your data

  • Request deletion of your personal information

Send requests to info@thecolellahome.com.

We may retain certain information for legal or recordkeeping purposes.

9. DO NOT TRACK

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals.

10. SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION

Please do not submit sensitive data (e.g., SSN, health info, race/ethnicity, political opinions, religious beliefs, criminal background).  If you choose to provide such data, it will be handled according to this Privacy Policy but is not requested or required.

11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 in accordance with COPPA.   If you are under 18, please do not submit personal information without a parent or guardian’s consent.  If we learn that information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

12. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.  We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.  We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Please review this Policy periodically for updates.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

info@thecolellahome.com