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Last updated: Jan 19, 2025

At Morellis (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or interact with morellis.us (the “Site”), or use any of our services, including our new “Rent Your Website” offering.

By accessing or using our Site or services, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue your use of our Site and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you choose to share with us, including but not limited to:

  • Contact Details: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Account Information: When you create an account, subscribe to our newsletters, or request our services (including “Rent Your Website”), we may collect login credentials or business details.
  • Payment Information: If you make purchases or subscribe to services, including the “Rent Your Website” program, we may collect billing details and payment card information (processed securely by a third-party payment processor).
  • Other Voluntary Information: Any information you voluntarily provide through inquiries, feedback, forms, or when contacting customer support.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site or use our services, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:

  • Usage Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, and pages you view.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to analyze usage patterns, remember preferences, and enhance your overall experience.
    • You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you reject or delete cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third parties, including analytics providers, advertising services, social media platforms, or publicly available sources. We use this information to better understand our users, target our marketing, and improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 To Provide and Maintain Our Services

  • Service Delivery: We use your information to fulfill requests for our services, including the new “Rent Your Website” offering.
  • Account Management: To create, verify, and manage your account and provide you with relevant support.
  • Payment Processing: To process your transactions and provide you with invoices or receipts.

2.2 To Communicate with You

  • Service Announcements: We may send technical notices, updates, security alerts, or other administrative messages.
  • Marketing & Promotions: We may send promotional emails about our offerings, events, or news we think may interest you. You can opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or by contacting us directly.

2.3 To Personalize and Improve Our Services

  • Analytics: We analyze usage and trends to improve user experience, Site design, and the functionality of our services.
  • Personalization: We may customize our Site and services to better suit your needs based on your preferences and behavior.

2.4 For Legal, Compliance & Security Purposes

  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, or respond to lawful requests.
  • Enforcement: To enforce our terms, agreements, and policies; to detect, investigate, or prevent security incidents or other illegal activities; and to protect the rights, property, and safety of Morellis, our users, or others.

3. “Rent Your Website” Offering

3.1 Overview

Our “Rent Your Website” service is designed to provide customers with a fully developed and maintained website at a monthly or annual rental rate. This includes website design, hosting, regular updates, and any other related services specified in your agreement.

3.2 Types of Information Collected for “Rent Your Website”

  • Business & Contact Details: When setting up or customizing the rented website, we collect your business name, contact details, logos, and any other branding assets you provide.
  • Content Submission: Any content (text, images, videos) you provide for inclusion on the rented website.
  • Billing & Payment Information: Details necessary to set up recurring payments for the rental service, which may be securely processed through a third-party payment processor.

3.3 How We Use This Information

  • Site Setup & Maintenance: We use your submitted information to build and maintain your rented website, ensuring it meets your specifications and brand guidelines.
  • Support & Updates: We may access and process the data you provide to troubleshoot technical issues, perform updates, or roll out new features.
  • Communication: We will use your contact details to inform you about service changes, new features, payment details, or other information related to your rented website.

3.4 Data Sharing & Disclosure

  • Service Providers: We may share relevant information with third-party vendors (e.g., hosting providers, content delivery networks, domain registrars, design tools) strictly to deliver and maintain the “Rent Your Website” service.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by government or regulatory authorities.

3.5 Retention & Termination

  • Data Retention: We retain information associated with your rented website for as long as necessary to provide the service or as required by law.
  • Termination: Upon termination or cancellation of the “Rent Your Website” service, we will follow our standard data deletion or return process, as outlined in your agreement with Morellis and consistent with applicable laws.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

  1. With Service Providers: Trusted third-party companies who perform functions or services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics, marketing).
  2. Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other change of control, your information may be transferred to a successor or affiliate as part of the transaction.
  3. Legal Compliance: If required by law, subpoena, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, users, or the public.

5. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

5.1 General

  • Access & Correction: You may request access to your personal information or request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Deletion Requests: You may ask us to delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions provided by law or contractual obligations (e.g., data retained for legal compliance or legitimate business interests).
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Where you have consented to certain processing activities, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

5.2 Email Marketing

If you wish to unsubscribe from our promotional emails, you can do so at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or by contacting us directly. We will still send you non-promotional messages about your account, transactions, or our ongoing business relations (e.g., service or rental agreement updates).

6. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage, and deliver content tailored to your interests. You can control the use of cookies at your browser level. For more detailed information, see our Cookie Policy (or the relevant section of the Site).

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site or rented websites may include links to third-party websites, plugins, or applications that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information. Despite our efforts, no security measure is perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a security breach, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by law.

9. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state or country where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure that cross-border data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, such as implementing standard contractual clauses or other safeguards.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us so we can take appropriate measures.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. Changes will become effective when posted on this page. Your continued use of our Site or services after the posting of any revisions constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Morellis
246 E Bridge St Apt 1
Westbrook, ME 04092
Email: info@morellis.us
Phone: 207-281-0388