privacy policy

Effective Date: October 31, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Midwest Coast. Midwest Coast LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit our website, www.mwcoast.com, use our social features, or engage with our products and services, including online purchases, public forums, and user submissions for our multimedia channels.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information from you through various interactions with our site and services, including when you:

- Register for an account
- Make a purchase
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit content to our public forum
- Participate in surveys, contests, or other site activities

Types of Information Collected:

Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, billing and shipping addresses, phone number, payment information, and other details necessary for fulfilling orders and services.
Demographic Information: Such as postal code, preferences, and interests.
Technical Data: Including IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data to enhance site functionality and security.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including, but not limited to:

Personalization: Enhancing user experience by tailoring our content, products, and offerings.
Site Improvement: Analyzing usage trends to improve our website, services, and user experience.
Customer Support: Assisting with queries, orders, or concerns you may have.
Transaction Processing: Fulfilling purchases and securing payment data.
Marketing and Updates: Sending newsletters, promotional offers, and updates about products or services.
Forum and Community Engagement: Displaying user-generated content and fostering a sense of community among users.
Content Production: User-submitted content may be used in the creation of Midwest Coast content, such as videos, podcasts, etc. that are shared on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and others, as well as social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.

4. Security of Your Information

We are committed to protecting your information. We implement various security measures, such as encryption and password protection, to ensure the safe handling of personal data. Our systems are regularly updated to maintain security and confidentiality. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure.

5. Public Profiles and Forum Contributions

When you create an account, your profile is public by default, meaning other users can view your username and any public activity. You can adjust your privacy settings to restrict visibility to yourself by setting your profile to "private".

Posts on our public forum are accessible to all users and may be shared or viewed by anyone. User submissions to our forum are also incorporated into Midwest Coast's own content, such as our videos and podcasts, and can be shared with trusted AI platforms to create additional content which is shared across multiple platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch, Spotify, Instagram, TikTok, etc.). By posting, you agree to allow us to use your content for these purposes.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties without your consent, except:

- With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services, provided they agree to maintain confidentiality. This includes things such as providing shipping address for products purchased from our store, etc.
- To comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or ensure public safety.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These are provided for convenience and do not signify our endorsement of such sites. Midwest Coast LLC is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

8. User-Submitted Content and Multimedia Use

When you submit content to our forum, it becomes publicly accessible and may be viewed, shared, or used by others. We are not responsible for user-posted content, but we strive to maintain a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment. We encourage any posts that to do not adhere to these principals be reported for immediate removal by our moderation team. Additionally, forum posts are also used to create multimedia content, including podcasts and videos, which may be shared on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc. By submitting content, you consent to its use in this context.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and tailor content. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit certain site functionalities.

10. Your Consent

By using our site, creating an account, or submitting content, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to our data practices. We may modify this Privacy Policy as needed, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

11. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. If any material changes are made, we will notify you by updating the policy on this page with the effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

By mail:

Midwest Coast LLC

19885 Detroit Road, #205
Rocky River, Ohio 44116

Or by email: info@mwcoast.com