Privacy Policy
At Axle Eight, LLC., our Site and Services are designed with your privacy in mind and we are committed to maintaining privacy protections for our users. We only collect data that is necessary and relevant to providing you with our Services and improving our Services. You should always know exactly what data we collect from you and how we use it. You should always have control over this access too, so you can remove it at any time. We provide you with the tools to decide what information to share with us and provide you with quick and simple ways to get in touch with us.
In the following Privacy Policy, we outline the:
- User Consent
- Information You Share With Us
- Information You DO NOT Share With Us
- Additional Information We Receive About You
- Axle Eight Direct User Support
- Information We May Share or Disclose
- Use of Information
- Managing Your Personal Information
- Third Party Providers We Work With
- Security of Your Data
- Terms of Use
- Changes To Our Privacy Policy
- Contact Us
Axle Eight, LLC. (known collectively after as "Company", "we", "us", and "our") and the Axleeight.com Website (known collectively hereafter as "Website" or "Site") and all associated Services (known collectively hereafter as "Service" or "Services") is committed to maintaining robust privacy protections for its users. "You" refers to you, as a user of the Website. Our Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") is designed to help you understand how we collect, use and safeguard the information you provide to us and to assist you in making informed decisions.
1. User Consent
1.1 User Consent
By accessing our Website and any of its associated Services, you hereby agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Furthermore, by submitting Personal Data through our Site or Services either directly to us or through one of our third party affiliates or program partners, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and you expressly consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your Personal Data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree to the terms, do not access this Website. By accessing this Website, you're giving your consent that allows us to collect, store, use and in some cases disclose your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1.2 Child Use of Our Site and Services
We do not intentionally gather Personal Data from visitors who are under the age of 13. You may not access or use the Site or Services if you are not at least 13 years old.
1.3 For Users That Access Our Site or Services Outside of the United States
Your Personal Data may be processed in the country in which it was collected and in other countries, including the United States, where laws regarding processing of Personal Data may be less stringent than the laws in your country.
1.4 The Types of Data We Collect
We collect "Non-Personal Information" and "Personal Information." Non-Personal Information includes information that cannot be used to personally identify you, such as anonymous usage data, general demographic information we may collect, referring/exit pages and URLs, platform types, preferences you submit and preferences that are generated based on the data you submit and number of clicks. Personal Information includes information that you voluntarily share with us on the website.
2. Information You Share With Us
2.1 Newsletters & Other Email Communications
When you sign up for the Axle Eight newsletters, e-books and other digital resources, you are opting in to receive basic communications from us on a periodic basis. Examples of the types of emails you may receive are newsletters, promotions, and emails designed to gather your feedback on our service.
Our newsletters and distribution lists are hosted using a Third Party Service Provider. These newsletters allow us to send emails to subscribers and have access to certain statistics such as open rates and click activity, helping us improve our content and keep subscribers informed about Axle Eight updates.
Unsubscribing from Email Communications
You can unsubscribe from any email at any time using the unsubscribe links included in the email. You always have the choice of whether you'd like to unsubscribe from some or all email communications from us. You may also request that we delete your information from our database by emailing . We will fulfill this request within 30 days.
We will never sell or share your email address to an advertiser or third party.
4. Additional Information We Receive About You
4.1 Information Collected Via Technology
To make our Site and Services more useful to you, we may also obtain information about you from other sources or technology providers.
4.2 Analytics
Axle Eight uses analytical data to see how people are interacting with our Site and Services. We utilize Third Party Service Providers with this capability to allow us to improve the kind of content and functionality we provide. We also use analytics to measure the effectiveness of our advertising.
4.3 Log Data
Each time you visit our Site we may automatically collect the following information:
- Technical information, including the type of mobile device you use, a unique device identifier, mobile network information, your mobile operating system, the type of mobile browser you use, or time zone setting.
- Log file information such as details of your use of our Service or visits to our Site, including traffic data, internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, ISP, date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks.
- Mobile Device Information: hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
4.4 Use of Cookies
We use cookies — small text files sent by your computer each time you visit our website — to capture log data and improve your experience. We use tracking pixels (including Google Analytics) to measure and track where our website traffic comes from and to track site performance.
We may use both session Cookies (which expire once you close your web browser) and persistent Cookies (which stay on your computer until you delete them). Persistent Cookies can be removed by following your Internet browser's help file directions.
Third-party vendors, including Google, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest may show our ads on their sites. These vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your past visits to our Site. You can opt out by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
6. Information We May Share or Disclose
6.1 Change of Ownership
In the event that we are involved in a bankruptcy, merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your Personal Data may be sold or transferred as part of that transaction. This Privacy Policy will apply to your Personal Data as transferred to the new entity.
6.2 With Vendors or Consultants
We may share information with vendors, consultants and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work or perform services on our behalf.
6.3 Law and Public Interest
We reserve the right to use or disclose data in accordance with the law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request — including to protect the safety of any person, the integrity of our platform, or to address fraud, security, or technical issues.
6.4 Violation of Terms of Service
We may share or disclose personal information if we believe your actions are inconsistent with our Terms of Use or other policies, or to protect the rights, property or safety of Axle Eight or others.
7. Use of Information
In general, Personal Data you submit to us is used either to respond to requests that you make, or to aid us in serving you better. We use your Personal Data in the following ways:
- Provide improved administration of our Site and Services
- Provide the Services you request
- Improve the quality of experience when you interact with our Site and Services
- Communicate with you about services, offers, events, and other news we think may be of interest to you
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests and provide customer service
- Respond to inquiries related to employment opportunities or other requests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage and activities in connection with the Sites
- Detect, investigate and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
- Personalize and improve the Sites and provide content and features that match your profile or interests
8. Managing Your Personal Information
8.1 Your Choices
We offer you choices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your Personal Data. You always retain the right to access or delete this data at any time. You can also object, restrict, or withdraw consent where applicable for the use of data you have provided to us.
8.2 Accessing and Editing Your Information
You may access, update, correct or modify information about you at any time by emailing us at . You may also request to download your personal information at any time by emailing .
8.3 Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of the Axle Eight Site or Service.
8.4 Email and Newsletter Communications
When you receive newsletters or promotional communications from us, you may indicate a preference to stop receiving further communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the email or by contacting us directly at . Despite your indicated preferences, we may send you service-related communications or notices of updates to our Terms of Use or Privacy Policy.
9. Third Party Providers We Work With
Google — Analytics and Remarketing
We use Google Analytics to understand where visitors come from and track key site metrics. We also use Google remarketing services to show ads promoting our Service to previous visitors. You can opt out of Google's cookies and remarketing tracking by visiting Google's opt-out page. Learn more about how Google uses data at google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
Hotjar
We use Hotjar to better understand our users' needs and optimize our Site experience. Hotjar uses cookies and other technologies to collect data on user behavior and devices in anonymized form. You can opt out at hotjar.com/legal/compliance/opt-out.
Facebook & Instagram — Analytics & Advertising
We use the Facebook pixel and Facebook Analytics to understand how users interact with our site and to serve relevant advertising. Instagram advertising is managed through the Facebook advertising platform. You can manage your Facebook ad preferences at facebook.com/settings. You may also opt out through the Digital Advertising Alliance.
11. Terms of Use
Our Services and Content have not been developed for and are not directed to children or individuals under the age of 18. You must also be old enough to consent to the processing of your Personal Data in your country.
12. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
The Company reserves the right to change this policy and our Terms of Service at any time. You should periodically check this page for updates. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this page and become aware of any modifications.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the practices of this Website, please contact us by sending an email to .