Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 7th, 2025
Website: www.pbjstudios.com
Company: PBJ Studios

1. Overview

PBJ Studios respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services. By using this site, you agree to the terms outlined below.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Name, email address, and contact details when you sign up or fill out a form
Payment information when you make a purchase or donation
Messages or content you send through contact forms or community features

Automatically Collected Data

IP address and device information
Browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site
Cookies and analytics data for performance and marketing

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Provide and improve our services
Process payments and fulfill orders
Respond to inquiries or support requests
Send updates, newsletters, or promotional content (if you opt in)
Analyze website performance and user behavior

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Payment Processing

We use trusted third-party providers such as Stripe and PayPal to process payments securely.

PBJ Studios does not store full credit card information on our servers.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember user preferences
Improve website functionality
Analyze traffic and engagement metrics

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that this may affect certain site features.

6. Data Storage & Security

All data is stored securely using trusted platforms. We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure.

Please use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive details over unencrypted channels.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request a copy of your personal data
Ask us to correct or delete your information
Withdraw consent from email lists or marketing campaigns

To exercise these rights, contact us at therealprodbyjo@gmail.com.

8. Platform-Specific Data

PBJ Studios operates parts of its services through third-party platforms, including:

Wix — for JOAT University memberships and course access
BeatStars — for beat sales, licensing, and related services

These platforms may collect and process personal information according to their own privacy policies.

We encourage you to review:

Wix Privacy Policy
BeatStars Privacy Policy

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

Provide and maintain services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When no longer needed, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

10. International Users

PBJ Studios operates primarily in the United States, but our service providers (Wix, BeatStars, Stripe, PayPal) may store or process data in other countries.

By using our site, you consent to the transfer of information outside your country as necessary to provide our services.

11. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), PBJ Studios processes your personal information under one or more of the following legal bases:

Your consent
The performance of a contract
Compliance with a legal obligation
Legitimate interests, such as improving services or marketing (where permitted)

12. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external sites (e.g., Spotify, YouTube, Discord).
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Please review their policies before sharing information.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us immediately.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Your continued use of the site means you accept those changes.

15. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:

PBJ Studios
📧 therealprodbyjo@gmail.com
🌐 www.pbjstudios.com