Effective Date: October 24, 2026

Last Updated: October 24, 2026

At Joe's Discoveries ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to respecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, protect, and disclose data when you visit joesdiscoveries.com (the "Site"), subscribe to our newsletter, request an audit, or utilize our web development and digital consulting services (collectively, the "Services").

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us as well as data gathered automatically when you browse our Site.

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

Inquiry & Audit Forms: When you request a discovery audit or book a consultation, we collect your first name, last name, email address, website URL, company name, and details regarding your project needs.

Phone Numbers & SMS Consent: If you choose to provide your mobile number, we collect your phone number along with your specific, timestamped opt-in consent to receive customer care and informational text messages.

Email Newsletter Subscriptions: When subscribing to The Friday Web Dispatch, we collect your email address.

Client Onboarding & Billing Data: When engaging our professional services, we collect invoicing contact details, billing addresses, and payment confirmation details. (Note: Credit card payments are processed securely via PCI-compliant third-party gateways; we never store your payment card numbers on our infrastructure).

B. Information Collected Automatically

Log and Device Data: Our edge servers and analytics tools may automatically record your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and access timestamps.

Performance & Analytics Tools: We use privacy-friendly web analytics and essential cookies to measure page latency, edge performance, and traffic trends. You can disable cookies at any time via your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely for legitimate operational and business purposes:

To evaluate your website and deliver customized discovery audit results.

To provide, deploy, and maintain custom web applications, edge architectures, and automated pipelines.

To send SMS reminders, customer support notifications, and direct follow-ups regarding your requested services.

To dispatch The Friday Web Dispatch newsletter to verified subscribers.

To process business billing, invoices, and accounting compliance.

To prevent spam, fraud, bot traffic, and unauthorized network intrusion.

3. Strict Mobile Data & SMS Privacy Policy

Joe's Discoveries adheres to strict A2P 10DLC telecommunication carrier compliance:

No Third-Party Sharing: Mobile phone numbers, text messaging opt-in data, and consent records will not be sold, rented, leased, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes under any circumstances.

Service Providers Only: Mobile information is shared exclusively with telecommunication transmission vendors (e.g., messaging gateway providers) solely to facilitate the delivery of authorized messages.

4. How Other Information May Be Shared

We do not sell, rent, or monetize your personal data. We disclose non-mobile personal data only under the following conditions:

Authorized Service Providers: Trusted vendors who perform critical operational tasks on our behalf (e.g., edge cloud hosting, email delivery providers, payment processors, and CRM database software). These providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and protect your data.

Legal Compliance: When required by subpoena, court order, or applicable federal or Wisconsin state law, or to protect our legal rights, property, and safety.

Business Transfers: If Joe's Discoveries is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or transition, your information may be transferred as a business asset under continued privacy protections.

5. Your Choices & Opt-Out Rights

Unsubscribing from Emails: You can unsubscribe from The Friday Web Dispatch or general informational emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send.

Opting Out of SMS: You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message received from Joe's Discoveries. For help, reply HELP, call (815) 780-9403, or email us at [email protected].

Access & Correction: You may contact us at any time to review, correct, or request the deletion of any personal information we maintain about you.

6. Data Security

We implement rigorous technical safeguards, modern edge architectures, HTTPS encryption in transit, and restricted administrative access to safeguard your personal data. While we utilize industry-standard practices, no digital system or web transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% immune from security vulnerabilities.

7. Third-Party Links & Tool Recommendations

Our Site features curated reviews and external links to third-party tools, repositories, and SaaS platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of those independent websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy notices when visiting them.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and business services are designed for adults, professionals, and business owners. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a minor under 13 has submitted personal information, we will delete it immediately.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may periodically revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology infrastructure, or carrier compliance regulations. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document will indicate the date of the latest changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or data requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

Joe's Discoveries

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, USA

Website: joesdiscoveries.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (815) 780-9403