PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: May 18, 2026
MC Home Enterprises LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy governs your access to and use of all websites, platforms, software applications, AI systems, SaaS products, and services operated by the Company, including but not limited to:
mcclainmethod.com
designsuccessacademy.com
brightlensstudio.com
designeradvisory.com (if applicable)
Any related landing pages, portals, AI tools, downloads, newsletters, project workspaces, integrations, scheduling systems, applications, or third-party hosted services
The Company operates under the following brand names:
John McClain
John McClain Design
The McClain Method
Design Success Academy
Bright Lens Studio
Designer Advisory
The Designer Advisory
Any future brands or services operated by MC Home Enterprises LLC
By using our websites, software, or services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect information including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and payment information
Shipping address (if applicable)
Business information
Uploaded files and project materials
Brand Bible and business documents
AI prompt and interaction history
Marketing preferences
Customer support communications
Community participation content
Survey responses
Course participation data
Project workspace content
Client and vendor information uploaded by Account Holders
Users are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate rights and permissions to upload or process third-party information within the platform.
Information Collected Automatically
We may automatically collect technical and behavioral information including:
IP address
Browser type
Device type and operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Click behavior and conversion events
Referral sources
Session activity
Advertising interaction data
Usage analytics
Platform interaction data
This information may be combined with information you voluntarily provide.
2. Email Connection Features
Designer Advisory™ may allow users to optionally connect their own email accounts through:
Gmail OAuth
Outlook integrations
SMTP configuration
Email connection is optional and not required to use the platform.
When connected, we may collect and store:
OAuth access tokens
OAuth refresh tokens
SMTP credentials
Sender email address and metadata
Email sending preferences
Sent-email logs and delivery metadata
Communication workflow history
Credentials and tokens are encrypted in transit and at rest using commercially reasonable security measures.
The platform does NOT:
read inbox content
monitor incoming messages
auto-send emails
auto-reply to communications
manage inboxes or folders
All outgoing communications require explicit user review and approval before sending.
3. Google API Services Disclosure
Designer Advisory™ use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Google user data is used solely to:
enable user-requested email functionality
maintain connected account access
support workflow functionality authorized by the user
We do NOT:
read inbox content
sell Google user data
use Google user data for advertising purposes
use Google user data to train generalized AI models
share Google user data with unauthorized third parties
4. AI Data & Platform Usage
Designer Advisory™ uses AI-powered systems to assist users with:
drafting communications
business organization
marketing support
content creation
project organization
advisory workflows
We may process:
uploaded files
project content
prompts and requests
generated outputs
usage behavior
to provide platform functionality and improve the user experience.
However:
We do NOT use:
inbox content
private communications
uploaded customer data
email data
project materials
to train generalized public AI models.
User data remains private within the scope of the platform and authorized integrations.
5. Cookies, Pixels & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, server logs, pixels, and similar technologies to:
analyze website performance
improve user experience
personalize content
measure marketing effectiveness
optimize platform functionality
track affiliate or promotional performance
improve advertising campaigns
We may use technologies including:
Google Analytics
Meta Pixel
advertising conversion tracking tools
email marketing platform tracking
SaaS analytics tools
session monitoring tools
funnel and checkout analytics
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
6. Behavioral Advertising & Profiling
We may use browsing activity, purchase behavior, engagement patterns, and interaction history to:
build audience segments
optimize marketing campaigns
recommend products or services
personalize educational content
improve user experience
This may include automated profiling or marketing optimization tools.
We do not sell personal information for direct monetary compensation.
However, certain analytics or advertising relationships may constitute “sharing” under applicable privacy laws.
7. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
process transactions
deliver products and services
provide platform functionality
maintain project continuity
support AI workflows and advisor functionality
provide customer support
improve software performance
communicate updates and promotions
provide coaching or consulting services
maintain platform security
prevent fraud or misuse
comply with legal obligations
8. Sharing of Information
We may share information with trusted third-party providers including:
payment processors
email marketing providers
analytics providers
AI technology providers
hosting providers
customer support platforms
software integration providers
scheduling and communication tools
cloud infrastructure providers
Third-party providers may process data only as necessary to provide services on our behalf.
We do not sell personal information for direct monetary compensation.
9. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary to:
provide services
maintain business records
support project continuity
comply with legal obligations
resolve disputes
enforce agreements
maintain platform integrity
Retention periods may vary depending on:
the type of information
legal requirements
operational needs
security requirements
OAuth tokens, SMTP credentials, and connected account data may be deleted upon:
user request
account deletion
integration disconnection
expiration or revocation of access
Audit logs, consent records, and certain security-related records may be retained for legal and compliance purposes.
10. Consent & Audit Logging
To maintain legal and operational compliance, we may retain records of:
Terms acceptance
Privacy Policy acceptance
consent checkbox acknowledgements
IP addresses
timestamps
account activity logs
integration authorizations
These records may be retained for:
security purposes
legal compliance
fraud prevention
dispute resolution
11. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable security measures including:
SSL encryption
encrypted credential storage
secure third-party payment processing
limited access controls
authentication protections
platform security protocols
No online system can be guaranteed fully secure.
You transmit information at your own risk.
You are responsible for:
protecting your passwords and devices
maintaining account security
revoking access if unauthorized activity is suspected
12. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:
request disclosure of data collected
request deletion of personal data
correct inaccurate information
opt out of certain data sharing
limit use of sensitive personal information
To exercise these rights, contact:
support@mcclainmethod.com
We will verify requests as required by law.
13. International Users (GDPR & Similar Laws)
If you reside outside the United States, including the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you may have rights including:
access your personal data
request correction or deletion
object to processing
withdraw consent
request data portability
file complaints with supervisory authorities
We process information under applicable lawful bases including:
consent
contract performance
legitimate business interests
legal obligations
14. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under age 18.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
If we become aware such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
15. Third-Party Websites & Services
Our services may contain links or integrations with third-party websites and services.
We are not responsible for:
third-party privacy practices
third-party security practices
outages or interruptions
external platform policies
Your use of third-party services remains subject to their own terms and privacy policies.
16. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes become effective upon posting with the updated effective date.
Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
17. Contact
MC Home Enterprises LLC
2080 Empire Ave #1091
Burbank, CA 91504
support@mcclainmethod.com
AI Processing. To provide our advisory features, your inputs (including chat messages, brand information, uploaded files, and notes) are sent to third-party AI providers such as Anthropic and OpenAI for processing. These providers process your data under their own privacy and data-retention policies and do not use your content to train their models when accessed via their business APIs. We do not sell your data. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting support.