Stage Joy Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2026
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Stage Joy (“Stage Joy,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit stagejoy.com (the “Site”), contact us, request a quote, or otherwise interact with us.

1) Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

A. Identifiers and Contact Information

  • First name and last name

  • Email address and email communications

  • Phone number and text message communications

  • Work address (e.g., an agent’s business address)

B. Property and Project Information

  • Listing/property address

  • Project details you provide (timing, property attributes, preferences)

C. Photos and Videos

  • Photos and videos related to staging the property (including before/after documentation and project reference media)

D. Payment and Transaction Information

  • Payment-related information (note: payment processing may be handled by third-party providers; we generally do not store full payment card details directly on the Site)

E. Internet/Device Activity (Cookies and Tracking)

  • IP address, browser type, device identifiers

  • Pages viewed, clicks, referring/exit pages

  • Approximate location derived from IP

  • Interactions with ads and the Site

2) How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Provide quotes and respond to inquiries

  • Schedule and manage appointments and service logistics

  • Provide customer support and communicate about your request

  • Send transactional messages (e.g., confirmations, reminders)

  • Send marketing communications (email and SMS) where permitted

  • Improve the Site, our services, and customer experience

  • Analyze marketing performance and Site traffic

  • Detect security incidents, prevent fraud, and protect our business

  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce agreements

3) How We Disclose Personal Information

We disclose personal information only as needed to operate our business, including to:

A. Service Providers / Processors

Vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Analytics and advertising (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Ads)

  • Email marketing and automation (e.g., Klaviyo)

  • Business operations/workflows and databases (e.g., Airtable)

  • Payment processing and invoicing (e.g., invoicing/payment platforms you use operationally)

Service providers are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to provide services to us.

B. Legal, Safety, and Business Transfers

We may disclose information:

  • To comply with law, subpoena, or governmental request

  • To protect rights, safety, and security of Stage Joy and others

  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets (subject to appropriate safeguards)

4) Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and measure performance.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand Site usage and improve performance.

Google Ads / PPC

We may use Google Ads features (such as conversion tracking and remarketing) to measure advertising effectiveness and to show ads to people who have previously visited our Site.

Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Tools

You indicated you are not sure what “Meta Pixel” is. For clarity: Meta Pixel is a tracking tool used to measure ad performance and support ad targeting on Meta platforms. We may use Meta technologies now or in the future to support advertising and analytics.

Your Choices

  • You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

  • Some advertising platforms allow you to control ad personalization via their settings.

5) Email and SMS Communications

Appointment and Service Communications

If you provide your phone number, we may text you regarding appointments, scheduling, and service logistics.

Marketing Communications (Email/SMS)

If you opt in (or where legally permitted), we may send promotional emails and SMS marketing messages (offers, updates, and announcements).

Opt-Out:

  • Email: use the unsubscribe link in marketing emails

  • SMS: reply STOP to opt out of marketing texts (you may still receive transactional/service messages if applicable)

Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier.

6) Photo/Video Use (Portfolio and Marketing)

We collect project photos/videos to deliver services, document the project, and maintain quality control. If we want to use identifiable project media for marketing or portfolio purposes, we will do so only as permitted by your service agreement and/or your expressed preferences. If you want to request limitations on marketing/portfolio use, contact: hello@stagejoy.com

7) Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide services and support

  • Maintain records for operational, tax, accounting, and legal purposes

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
    Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and business need.

8) Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9) Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for individuals 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

10) U.S.-Only Operations

You indicated no clients outside the United States. The Site and services are intended for U.S. users, and information may be processed and stored in the United States.

11) California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA)

This section applies to California residents.

A. Categories Collected

We collect the categories described above (Identifiers; Commercial/transaction info; Internet activity; and other information you provide in communications and forms).

B. Purposes

We use personal information for the purposes listed in Section 2.

C. “Sell” and “Share”

  • We do not sell personal information for money.

  • Because you run PPC and may use remarketing/tracking, certain disclosures of identifiers to advertising partners may be considered “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising under California law.

D. Your Rights (California)

Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we have collected

  • Request deletion of personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information

  • Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information

  • Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising privacy rights

E. How to Submit a Request

Email: hello@stagejoy.com
Phone: (858) 880-0559

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

Operational requirement for your site footer: add a link titled “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” that routes to a simple page instructing users to email hello@stagejoy.com with the subject line “California Privacy Request.”

12) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

13) Contact

Questions or requests: hello@stagejoy.com
Stage Joy, 175 Balboa St. San Marcos, CA 92069