Privacy Policy
Garter Girl Creative by Julianne Smith

JulianneSmith.com | Julianne Smith

Effective Date: October 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to JulianneSmith.com (the “Website”), owned and operated by Julianne Smith, a sole proprietor who also operates under the Garter Girl Creative brand (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

Garter Girl Creative is an umbrella brand used by Julianne Smith for her business activities. It is not a separate legal entity.

JulianneSmith.com provides marketing consulting services, Pinterest marketing education, online courses, digital products, workshops, free educational resources, and related business services (collectively, the “Services”).

We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it with third parties, how we protect it, and the choices and rights you may have regarding your information.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through JulianneSmith.com and related consulting, educational, marketing, and purchasing activities.

Other Businesses and Applications

Julianne Smith also operates other brands, including The Garter Girl and Let's Get Rehearsed. Those businesses may maintain separate websites and privacy policies.

Julianne Smith also operates the Garter Girl Creative Pin Scheduler, a Pinterest content management and scheduling application.

Information collected through the Pin Scheduler, including authorized Pinterest account information, is governed by its separate Privacy Policy:

https://www.juliannesmith.com/privacy-policy-pin-scheduler

This general Privacy Policy does not replace or govern the Application's separate Pinterest-related data practices.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily interact with our Website or Services.

For example, we may collect information when you:

  • Contact us through a form, email, or other communication.

  • Subscribe to our email list.

  • Request a free download, guide, checklist, or other resource.

  • Register for a webinar, workshop, or educational event.

  • Purchase an online course or digital product.

  • Enroll in The Pin Pipeline or another educational program.

  • Inquire about or purchase consulting services.

  • Become a consulting client.

  • Respond to a survey or provide feedback.

  • Submit a testimonial or review.

  • Communicate with us about customer service or technical support.

Depending on the interaction, information we collect may include:

  • First and last name.

  • Email address.

  • Business or company name.

  • Website address.

  • Mailing or billing address.

  • Phone number.

  • Information about your business or marketing needs.

  • Course enrollment or product purchase information.

  • Transaction and order details.

  • Communications, questions, and other information you voluntarily provide.

We generally do not need your payment card details to provide our Services directly. Payment information is handled through the applicable checkout and payment processing providers, although we may receive transaction records, billing details, payment status, and other information needed to administer purchases.

Some information may be required to complete a particular transaction, deliver a product, or respond to a request. If required information is not provided, we may be unable to complete that activity.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit JulianneSmith.com, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information about your device and use of the Website.

This may include:

  • IP address.

  • Browser type and version.

  • Device type and operating system.

  • Pages viewed.

  • Time spent on pages.

  • Links clicked.

  • Referring websites or traffic sources.

  • General geographic information derived from technical data.

  • Website interactions and navigation activity.

  • Purchase-related or conversion events.

  • Cookie identifiers and similar technical information.

We use Squarespace, Google Analytics, and Meta Pixel in connection with website functionality, analytics, and advertising measurement.

These technologies are described in greater detail in Sections 6 and 7.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information collected through our Website and Services to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve JulianneSmith.com.

  • Respond to inquiries and requests.

  • Provide marketing consulting services.

  • Deliver courses, digital products, workshops, and educational resources.

  • Process and administer purchases.

  • Provide access to purchased educational materials.

  • Manage customer relationships and business communications.

  • Send requested information and resources.

  • Send marketing emails and promotional communications when permitted by law.

  • Provide customer service and technical support.

  • Analyze website performance and visitor behavior.

  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising.

  • Create and measure advertising audiences where permitted.

  • Maintain the security of our Website and business systems.

  • Prevent fraud, unauthorized activity, or misuse.

  • Maintain appropriate business and transaction records.

  • Comply with applicable legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.

  • Carry out other purposes disclosed when information is collected or otherwise permitted by law.

We may also use information in aggregated or de-identified form to understand business performance, evaluate marketing effectiveness, and improve our offerings, provided it is handled consistently with applicable law.

4. Email Marketing and Communications

We use ActiveCampaign to manage our email marketing, subscriber information, and automated email communications.

When you subscribe to our email list, register for a free educational resource, or otherwise request marketing communications, we may collect information such as your name, email address, and information related to your interests or interactions with our content.

We may use this information to send:

  • Marketing and business education.

  • Pinterest marketing tips and resources.

  • Educational email sequences.

  • Workshop and webinar information.

  • Announcements about courses and digital products.

  • Promotional offers.

  • Updates about our Services.

  • Other communications related to the interests or requests you have shared with us.

ActiveCampaign may process information about email delivery and engagement, including opens, clicks, subscription status, and related interactions, subject to applicable privacy settings and laws.

Unsubscribing From Marketing Emails

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our marketing communications.

You may also contact us directly at info@juliannesmith.com to request removal from our marketing list.

Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not necessarily prevent us from sending essential transactional or service-related messages, such as purchase confirmations, course access instructions, or communications about an existing consulting relationship.

We will not automatically enroll individuals in our general marketing email list solely because they authorize a Pinterest account connection through the separately operated Garter Girl Creative Pin Scheduler.

5. Courses, Digital Products, and Purchases

JulianneSmith.com offers educational products and services, including The Pin Pipeline, other online courses, workshops, digital downloads, and consulting services.

We use different platforms to process and administer certain purchases.

ThriveCart

We use ThriveCart to sell The Pin Pipeline and may use it for other educational products or offers.

When you purchase through ThriveCart, information necessary to process and administer your transaction may be collected and processed by ThriveCart and its connected payment processing services.

Depending on the transaction, this may include:

  • Name and email address.

  • Billing information.

  • Product purchased.

  • Transaction amount and payment status.

  • Order details.

  • Information necessary to provide access to your purchase.

We may receive and retain relevant transaction information for customer service, product delivery, business administration, and recordkeeping.

Payment card information is processed through the applicable payment providers and their systems.

Squarespace Commerce

JulianneSmith.com is hosted on Squarespace, and we sometimes use Squarespace's commerce functionality to sell digital products.

When you make a purchase through our Squarespace shop, Squarespace and the applicable payment providers may process information necessary to complete the transaction, including customer details, billing information, purchase information, and payment status.

We use the information available to us to fulfill orders, provide digital products, respond to customer questions, and maintain appropriate business records.

Course and Product Access

When you purchase an educational product, we may use your contact and transaction information to:

  • Confirm your purchase.

  • Provide access to purchased materials.

  • Send instructions and important product information.

  • Communicate about updates affecting your purchase.

  • Respond to technical support requests.

  • Maintain records of your purchase and access rights.

Purchases and enrollment may also be subject to separate Course and Digital Product Terms and Conditions.

6. Website Hosting and Analytics

Squarespace

JulianneSmith.com is hosted by Squarespace.

Squarespace may collect and process information necessary to operate, secure, maintain, and improve the Website.

This may include information about your browser, device, network, IP address, pages visited, and interactions with the Website.

Squarespace also provides website analytics that help us understand how visitors find and use our content.

You can learn more about Squarespace's privacy practices at:

https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with JulianneSmith.com.

Google Analytics may collect information about website activity through cookies and similar technologies, including:

  • Pages visited.

  • Traffic sources.

  • Website interactions.

  • Device and browser information.

  • General location information.

  • Session and engagement information.

We use this information to evaluate website performance, understand which content is useful to visitors, and improve our marketing and educational resources.

Google may process information collected through Google Analytics in accordance with its own policies and the applicable settings of the service.

For information about how Google uses information from sites that use its services, visit:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

7. Meta Pixel, Advertising, and Retargeting

We use Meta Pixel, an advertising and measurement technology provided by Meta Platforms, Inc., in connection with our marketing activities.

Meta Pixel helps us understand how visitors interact with JulianneSmith.com and measure the effectiveness of advertising on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

Depending on the configuration and actions taken on the Website, Meta Pixel may collect or receive information such as:

  • Website pages visited.

  • Browser and device information.

  • IP address and cookie identifiers.

  • Interactions with website content.

  • Certain product views or shopping activity.

  • Purchase or conversion events.

  • Other supported website events.

Meta may use information received through its technologies in accordance with its own privacy practices, including for advertising measurement, audience matching, and personalized advertising.

We may use Meta advertising tools to reach audiences who may be interested in our consulting services, educational courses, digital products, or other offerings.

This may include advertising to individuals who have previously interacted with our Website, where permitted by law and applicable privacy settings.

We do not receive unrestricted access to the personal identities of everyone who views or interacts with our advertisements.

Meta's privacy practices are described at:

https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/

Your Advertising Choices

You may be able to manage certain advertising preferences through your Meta account settings, browser settings, and the privacy choices made available on our Website.

Some privacy laws provide additional rights to opt out of certain targeted advertising activities. Where those laws apply, we will provide the required choices.

Information obtained through the separately operated Garter Girl Creative Pin Scheduler's Pinterest API integration is not used for unrelated Meta advertising or retargeting.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

JulianneSmith.com uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, support purchases, understand visitor activity, and measure marketing performance.

Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device. Similar technologies may include pixels, tags, and local storage.

We may use the following categories of cookies and tracking technologies.

Essential Cookies

These support necessary website functionality, such as security, navigation, shopping carts, checkout processes, and remembering certain preferences.

Some essential cookies are required for the Website to function properly.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use JulianneSmith.com, including which pages are visited, how visitors navigate the Website, and how our content performs.

These may include technologies associated with Squarespace Analytics and Google Analytics.

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These help us measure advertising performance, understand conversions, and support advertising and retargeting activities.

These may include technologies associated with Meta Pixel.

Managing Cookies

You may be able to manage or restrict cookies through your browser settings and any cookie preference controls made available on our Website.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate consent or opt-out choices for non-essential cookies and tracking technologies.

Disabling certain cookies may affect some Website functionality.

Please note that some third-party technologies may operate according to their own settings and privacy practices.

For more information about Squarespace cookies, visit:

https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

9. Sharing Information With Third Parties

We share personal information with service providers and other parties when reasonably necessary to operate our Website, provide our Services, complete transactions, communicate with customers, and conduct lawful business activities.

These may include:

Squarespace: Website hosting, website functionality, commerce, and analytics.

ThriveCart: Checkout and transaction administration for The Pin Pipeline and other applicable products.

ActiveCampaign: Email marketing, subscriber management, and automated communications.

Google Analytics: Website measurement and visitor analytics.

Meta Platforms: Advertising measurement, website event tracking, and advertising-related activities.

Payment Processing Providers: Payment authorization, transaction processing, fraud prevention, and related financial services.

Professional and Business Service Providers: Contractors, technical support providers, professional advisers, and other providers who assist with legitimate business operations and have access only to information reasonably necessary for their roles.

We may also disclose information:

  • When required by law or lawful legal process.

  • To respond to valid governmental or regulatory requests.

  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or those of others.

  • To investigate suspected fraud, misuse, or security incidents.

  • In connection with a lawful transfer or restructuring of business assets, subject to applicable requirements.

  • With your direction or consent.

Sale and Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell customer contact lists or personal information to data brokers for money.

However, certain advertising and tracking activities, including those involving Meta Pixel, may be considered a “sale,” “sharing,” or use for targeted advertising under some privacy laws, even when no money is exchanged for the information.

Where applicable privacy laws provide rights to opt out of those activities, we will honor those rights and provide legally required mechanisms for exercising them.

We do not sell Pinterest API data obtained through the separately operated Pin Scheduler.

10. Consulting Clients and Business Information

When you inquire about or purchase consulting services, we may collect information relevant to your business, marketing goals, website, social media presence, and requested services.

This information may include:

  • Your name and contact details.

  • Business name and website.

  • Marketing objectives and challenges.

  • Information you share about your products or services.

  • Project communications and materials.

  • Information needed to provide agreed consulting services.

We use this information to evaluate inquiries, communicate with clients, perform agreed services, manage projects, and maintain business records.

In some consulting relationships, clients may separately authorize access to their websites, marketing platforms, social media accounts, or other business tools.

Information accessed through those client-authorized systems is handled in connection with the applicable consulting relationship, contractual obligations, platform requirements, and applicable law.

This Privacy Policy does not replace any separate consulting agreement or confidentiality obligation that applies to a client engagement.

11. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures appropriate to our business to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, and loss.

We use established third-party service providers to support website hosting, email marketing, transactions, and other business operations.

These providers maintain their own security practices and responsibilities.

We seek to limit access to personal information to those who reasonably need it for legitimate business purposes.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If a data security incident occurs, we will take appropriate action and provide notifications when required by applicable law.

12. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and our legal or business obligations.

For example:

  • Email subscriber information may be retained while a subscription remains active or as needed to maintain unsubscribe records.

  • Purchase and transaction records may be retained for tax, accounting, customer service, and legal purposes.

  • Consulting client records may be retained as necessary to administer the relationship, comply with agreements, and maintain appropriate business records.

  • Website analytics and advertising information may be retained according to the settings and policies of the applicable platforms.

  • Customer service communications may be retained as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries and maintain records.

When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we will delete, anonymize, or otherwise handle it in accordance with applicable law and our operational capabilities.

You may request deletion of personal information by contacting us using the information in Section 17, subject to applicable exceptions and legal obligations.

13. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live and which laws apply, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These may include the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we maintain about you.

  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information.

  • Request deletion of personal information.

  • Request information about how personal information is collected, used, or disclosed.

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

  • Opt out of certain targeted advertising or other covered data processing.

  • Request a portable copy of certain information where required by law.

  • Appeal a decision concerning a privacy request where applicable law provides that right.

These rights may be subject to legal limitations and exceptions.

We will not unlawfully discriminate against individuals for exercising applicable privacy rights.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@juliannesmith.com.

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

California Residents

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, where those laws apply to our business and processing activities.

These may include rights to know, access, correct, or delete certain personal information, as well as rights to opt out of covered sale or sharing activities.

As described in Section 9, certain advertising technologies may involve disclosures treated as “sharing” under applicable California law.

If applicable law requires additional disclosures or opt-out mechanisms, we will provide them.

Residents of Other U.S. States

Residents of certain other U.S. states may have privacy rights under applicable state laws, including rights relating to access, correction, deletion, data portability, and targeted advertising.

We will respond to requests in accordance with the laws applicable to our business and the individual making the request.

Residents of the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Other Applicable Jurisdictions

Where applicable data protection laws require a legal basis for processing personal information, we may rely on:

  • Consent: For certain optional marketing communications, cookies, or other activities requiring consent.

  • Performance of a Contract: To provide purchased products, educational access, consulting services, and related customer support.

  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable tax, accounting, regulatory, and other legal requirements.

  • Legitimate Interests: To operate, secure, and improve our business and Services, where permitted by law and appropriately balanced against individual rights.

Depending on applicable law, individuals may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing, as well as rights relating to data portability and withdrawal of consent.

Individuals may also have the right to lodge a complaint with an appropriate data protection authority.

Our business is based in the United States. Information may be processed or stored in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.

Where required, we will comply with applicable requirements governing international transfers of personal information.

14. Children's Privacy

JulianneSmith.com provides marketing consulting, business education, courses, and digital products primarily intended for adults and business professionals.

The Website and Services are not directed toward children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided personal information may contact us using the information below.

15. Third-Party Websites, Links, and Embedded Content

JulianneSmith.com may contain links to websites, products, social media platforms, educational resources, and services operated by third parties.

Our Website may also include content or functionality provided by third-party services.

These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies, cookie practices, and terms.

We do not control the privacy practices of independent third-party websites or services.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

This Privacy Policy does not govern the independent activities of those third parties.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our business, Services, technology, service providers, information practices, or legal obligations.

When changes are made, we will update the effective date displayed at the beginning of this policy.

For material changes, we will provide additional notice when required by applicable law.

We encourage visitors and customers to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our information practices, or your privacy rights, or if you would like to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information, please contact:

Julianne Smith
Sole Proprietor
Garter Girl Creative
Website: https://www.juliannesmith.com
Email: info@juliannesmith.com
Mailing Address: 3802 Benton Street NW, Washington, DC 20007

Privacy requests may be submitted using the contact information above.

This Privacy Policy applies to JulianneSmith.com and the consulting, educational, marketing, and purchasing activities described above.

The separately operated Garter Girl Creative Pin Scheduler is governed by its own Privacy Policy at https://www.juliannesmith.com/privacy-policy-pin-scheduler.

Other separately branded websites operated by Julianne Smith, including The Garter Girl and Let's Get Rehearsed, may maintain their own website-specific privacy policies.