Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Merrie Voices ("we," "us," or "our") operates merrievoices.com and related services (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information from visitors, customers, and other users ("you"). It applies to information collected through the Site and any other online services that link to this policy.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you use the Site:

• Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, and similar details you provide through forms, subscriptions, or account signup.
• Account information: Username, password, profile details, and preferences if you create an account with us.
• Communications: Messages, comments, questions, and other communications you send to us, including email and form submissions.
• Usage and device data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
• Payment information: If we sell products or services, payment card details are processed by our third-party payment processors; we do not store your full payment card number on our systems.
• Social and third-party integrations: If you connect via LinkedIn or other third-party platforms, we may receive your name, profile information, and other data you authorize that platform to share with us.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us so we can remove it.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing and operating the Site, including creating and managing your account, delivering requested services, and processing transactions.
• Communicating with you, such as responding to inquiries, sending administrative messages, and delivering content you request, including newsletters or updates.
• Personalizing your experience, such as remembering your preferences and tailoring content or recommendations.
• Marketing and promotion, including sending information about events, content, or offerings we think may be of interest, subject to your choices and applicable law.
• Analytics and improvement, including understanding how the Site is used, improving performance, developing new features, and maintaining security.
• Legal, compliance, and protection, including enforcing our terms, preventing fraud, complying with legal obligations, and protecting our rights, users, and the public.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Site.

• Essential cookies help the Site function properly, such as keeping you logged in or remembering basic settings.
• Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and performance.
• Marketing cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns or show relevant content on other sites or platforms.

You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.

How We Share Information

We may share your information with the following categories of recipients, only as needed and consistent with this policy:

• Service providers: Third parties that help us operate the Site and deliver services, such as hosting providers, analytics providers, payment processors, email and marketing tools, and customer support platforms.
• Integration partners and social platforms: When you choose to connect or interact with third-party services, including LinkedIn, we may share or receive information as needed to enable that integration, in accordance with both our privacy policy and theirs.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of all or part of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to reasonable confidentiality protections.
• Legal and protection: When we believe disclosure is required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of us, our users, or the public.

We do not sell your personal information in the sense of exchanging it for money, but some laws may treat certain disclosures as a sale or sharing for targeted advertising. Where required, we will provide a way for you to opt out of such activities.

International Transfers

Our Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home jurisdiction.

Where required by law, we will rely on appropriate legal mechanisms to transfer and protect your personal data.

Data Security

We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to help protect the information we collect against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

We may anonymize or aggregate information so that it no longer identifies you and use that information for legitimate business purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you reside, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which can include:

• Access: Request confirmation that we process your personal information and receive a copy of that information.
• Correction: Request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Restriction or objection: Object to or request that we restrict certain processing activities.
• Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, where applicable.
• Marketing opt-out: Opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in our messages or by contacting us directly.

If you are a resident of certain jurisdictions, including the European Union, United Kingdom, or specific U.S. states, you may have additional rights under local law. We will honor these rights to the extent required by applicable law.

Third-Party Websites and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, apps, or services that we do not own or control.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use, including LinkedIn or other platforms you connect to through the Site.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements.

When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site after any changes means you accept the updated policy.

Terms of Service

Last updated: May, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website Merrie Voices and any related services (collectively, the “Site”) operated by [Your Name / Business Entity] (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1. Who We Are

The Site is owned and operated by [Your Name / Business Entity], a provider of professional voice-over and related audio services (“Services”). For contact information, see the “Contact Us” section below.

2. Eligibility and Use of the Site

You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement and that you will use the Site only in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

3. Description of Services

The Site may allow you to:

• View information about our voice-over and related services;
• Listen to demo reels or samples;
• Submit project briefs or booking inquiries;
• Request quotes or proposals;
• Access client-specific materials, if applicable.

Any actual voice-over work, licensing, or deliverables will be governed by a separate written agreement, booking confirmation, or project-specific contract between you and us. In case of conflict, the project-specific agreement will generally prevail.

4. No Legal or Business Advice

Any information provided on the Site is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or business advice. You should consult your own professional advisers before relying on any information or making decisions.

5. Client Accounts (If Applicable)

If you create an account on the Site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for any activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

6. Quotes, Payment, and Refunds

Any prices or quotes provided via the Site are estimates only and may be subject to change until confirmed in writing. Final pricing, payment terms, and any refund policies will be specified in individual project agreements, invoices, or booking confirmations.

Unless otherwise stated in the project agreement:

• Payment is due as specified on the invoice or booking confirmation;
• Late payments may incur additional charges or result in suspension of work;
• All fees are generally non-refundable once recording or production work has begun, except where required by law.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Ownership of the Site

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, audio samples, demo reels, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our prior written consent.

7.2 Voice Recordings and Deliverables

The ownership and licensing of any voice-over recordings, raw audio, edited files, or other deliverables will be governed by the specific agreement between you and us for that project. Unless expressly granted in writing:

• You receive only the license or usage rights described in the project agreement;
• We retain all rights not expressly granted, including moral rights and the right to use samples for demo or portfolio purposes, subject to any confidentiality or NDA obligations.

8. User Content and Submissions

If you submit scripts, briefs, directions, or other materials (“User Content”) through the Site, you represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to provide such User Content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights or violate any law.

You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use the User Content solely as necessary to review, quote, and perform the requested Services.

9. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Site to:

• Engage in any unlawful, fraudulent, or misleading activity;
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or related systems;
• Harass, abuse, or harm any other person;
• Use the Site in a way that could damage, disable, or overburden our servers or networks.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these Terms or misuses the Site.

10. Third-Party Links and Tools

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Site may involve the collection and processing of certain personal data. Our handling of personal data is described in our Privacy Policy,as laid out above. Please review the Privacy Policy carefully.

12. Disclaimers

The Site and its contents are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected. Any reliance on information provided through the Site is at your own risk.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event shall we be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Site or these Terms shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you have paid to us for Services in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) [insert a reasonable fixed amount, e.g., USD $100].

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [Your Name / Business Entity], its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Changes become effective when posted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Florida, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Tampa, Florida, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

17. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or if we decide to discontinue the Site. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any additional agreements or policies referenced herein (such as our Privacy Policy), constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Site, and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements.

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