PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: July 5, 2026
MC Home Enterprises LLC ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy governs your access to and use of all websites, platforms, software applications, AI systems, SaaS products, and services operated by the Company, including but not limited to:
- mcclainmethod.com
- designsuccessacademy.com
- brightlensstudio.com
- designeradvisory.com (if applicable)
- designercalculator.com
- app.designercalculator.com
- Any related landing pages, portals, AI tools, downloads, newsletters, project workspaces, integrations, scheduling systems, applications, or third-party hosted services
The Company operates under the following brand names:
- John McClain
- John McClain Design
- The McClain Method
- Design Success Academy
- Bright Lens Studio
- Designer Advisory
- The Designer Advisory
- Any future brands or services operated by MC Home Enterprises LLC
By using our websites, software, or services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Designer Calculator. The Designer Calculator is a subscription software application governed by this Privacy Policy, including the data collection, storage, and retention practices applicable to that product. By subscribing to or using the Designer Calculator, you agree to this Privacy Policy as it applies to that product.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect information including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing and payment information
- Shipping address (if applicable)
- Business information
- Uploaded files and project materials
- Brand Bible and business documents
- AI prompt and interaction history
- Marketing preferences
- Customer support communications
- Community participation content
- Survey responses
- Course participation data
- Project workspace content
- Client and vendor information uploaded by Account Holders
Users are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate rights and permissions to upload or process third-party information within the platform.
Information Collected Automatically
We may automatically collect technical and behavioral information including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Click behavior and conversion events
- Referral sources
- Session activity
- Advertising interaction data
- Usage analytics
- Platform interaction data
This information may be combined with information you voluntarily provide.
2. Email Connection Features
Designer Advisory™ may allow users to optionally connect their own email accounts through:
- Gmail OAuth
- Outlook integrations
- SMTP configuration
Email connection is optional and not required to use the platform.
When connected, we may collect and store:
- OAuth access tokens
- OAuth refresh tokens
- SMTP credentials
- Sender email address and metadata
- Email sending preferences
- Sent-email logs and delivery metadata
- Communication workflow history
Credentials and tokens are encrypted in transit and at rest using commercially reasonable security measures.
The platform does NOT:
- read inbox content
- monitor incoming messages
- auto-send emails
- auto-reply to communications
- manage inboxes or folders
All outgoing communications require explicit user review and approval before sending.
3. Google API Services Disclosure
Designer Advisory™ use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Google user data is used solely to:
- enable user-requested email functionality
- maintain connected account access
- support workflow functionality authorized by the user
We do NOT:
- read inbox content
- sell Google user data
- use Google user data for advertising purposes
- use Google user data to train generalized AI models
- share Google user data with unauthorized third parties
4. AI Data & Platform Usage
Designer Advisory™ uses AI-powered systems to assist users with:
- drafting communications
- business organization
- marketing support
- content creation
- project organization
- advisory workflows
We may process:
- uploaded files
- project content
- prompts and requests
- generated outputs
- usage behavior
to provide platform functionality and improve the user experience.
However:
We do NOT use:
- inbox content
- private communications
- uploaded customer data
- email data
- project materials
to train generalized public AI models.
User data remains private within the scope of the platform and authorized integrations.
5. Cookies, Pixels & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, server logs, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- analyze website performance
- improve user experience
- personalize content
- measure marketing effectiveness
- optimize platform functionality
- track affiliate or promotional performance
- improve advertising campaigns
We may use technologies including:
- Google Analytics
- Meta Pixel
- advertising conversion tracking tools
- email marketing platform tracking
- SaaS analytics tools
- session monitoring tools
- funnel and checkout analytics
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
6. Behavioral Advertising & Profiling
We may use browsing activity, purchase behavior, engagement patterns, and interaction history to:
- build audience segments
- optimize marketing campaigns
- recommend products or services
- personalize educational content
- improve user experience
This may include automated profiling or marketing optimization tools.
We do not sell personal information for direct monetary compensation.
However, certain analytics or advertising relationships may constitute "sharing" under applicable privacy laws.
7. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- process transactions
- deliver products and services
- provide platform functionality
- maintain project continuity
- support AI workflows and advisor functionality
- provide customer support
- improve software performance
- communicate updates and promotions
- provide coaching or consulting services
- maintain platform security
- prevent fraud or misuse
- comply with legal obligations
8. Sharing of Information
We may share information with trusted third-party providers including:
- payment processors
- email marketing providers
- analytics providers
- AI technology providers
- hosting providers
- customer support platforms
- software integration providers
- scheduling and communication tools
- cloud infrastructure providers
Third-party providers may process data only as necessary to provide services on our behalf.
We do not sell personal information for direct monetary compensation.
9. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
- provide services
- maintain business records
- support project continuity
- comply with legal obligations
- resolve disputes
- enforce agreements
- maintain platform integrity
Retention periods may vary depending on:
- the type of information
- legal requirements
- operational needs
- security requirements
OAuth tokens, SMTP credentials, and connected account data may be deleted upon:
- user request
- account deletion
- integration disconnection
- expiration or revocation of access
Audit logs, consent records, and certain security-related records may be retained for legal and compliance purposes.
10. Consent & Audit Logging
To maintain legal and operational compliance, we may retain records of:
- Terms acceptance
- Privacy Policy acceptance
- consent checkbox acknowledgements
- IP addresses
- timestamps
- account activity logs
- integration authorizations
These records may be retained for:
- security purposes
- legal compliance
- fraud prevention
- dispute resolution
11. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable security measures including:
- SSL encryption
- encrypted credential storage
- secure third-party payment processing
- limited access controls
- authentication protections
- platform security protocols
No online system can be guaranteed fully secure.
You transmit information at your own risk.
You are responsible for:
- protecting your passwords and devices
- maintaining account security
- revoking access if unauthorized activity is suspected
12. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:
- request disclosure of data collected
- request deletion of personal data
- correct inaccurate information
- opt out of certain data sharing
- limit use of sensitive personal information
To exercise these rights, contact:
We will verify requests as required by law.
13. International Users (GDPR & Similar Laws)
If you reside outside the United States, including the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you may have rights including:
- access your personal data
- request correction or deletion
- object to processing
- withdraw consent
- request data portability
- file complaints with supervisory authorities
We process information under applicable lawful bases including:
- consent
- contract performance
- legitimate business interests
- legal obligations
14. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under age 18.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
If we become aware such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
15. Third-Party Websites & Services
Our services may contain links or integrations with third-party websites and services.
We are not responsible for:
- third-party privacy practices
- third-party security practices
- outages or interruptions
- external platform policies
Your use of third-party services remains subject to their own terms and privacy policies.
16. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes become effective upon posting with the updated effective date.
Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
17. Contact
MC Home Enterprises LLC 2080 Empire Ave #1091 Burbank, CA 91504
AI Processing. To provide our advisory features, your inputs (including chat messages, brand information, uploaded files, and notes) are sent to third-party AI providers such as Anthropic and OpenAI for processing. These providers process your data under their own privacy and data-retention policies and do not use your content to train their models when accessed via their business APIs. We do not sell your data. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting support.
