Privacy

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: February 1, 2026

Ryan OKeefe Co LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company, doing business as Vending Accelerator™ and FREE Healthy Vending™ (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our websites, enroll in our programs, participate in our services, or otherwise interact with us.

Company Address:
Ryan OKeefe Co LLC
DBA Vending Accelerator™ and FREE Healthy Vending™
4315 Kingston Pike, Suite 210
Knoxville, TN 37919

Email: [email protected]


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:


A. Personal Information You Provide

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing address
• Business name
• Payment information (processed by third parties)
• Login credentials
• Application details
• Communications submitted via forms, email, SMS, or chat


B. Payment Information

Payments are processed through secure third-party processors (e.g., Stripe or similar providers). We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.


C. Business Performance Data (VA Partnership Clients Only)

If you participate in VA Partnership or FREE Healthy Vending™, we may access business performance data through remote monitoring systems such as Simplifi, VendSoft, Nayax, or similar software.

This data may include:

• Sales performance
• SKU velocity
• Revenue reports
• Machine activity data

This information is used strictly for:

• Revenue-share calculation
• Performance analytics
• Product optimization
• Ecosystem development
• Strategic support

D. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Referring URLs
• Click behavior
• Cookie and tracking data


2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide program access
• Process payments
• Deliver educational content
• Provide client support
• Calculate Partnership revenue-share fees
• Improve website performance
• Deliver SMS and email communications
• Conduct analytics and marketing optimization
• Prevent fraud and maintain security
• Comply with legal obligations


3. Email & Marketing Communications

By submitting your contact information, you consent to receive:

• Administrative emails
• Program-related updates
• Marketing communications
• Webinar reminders
• Follow-up sequences

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.


4. SMS Marketing, Automated Messaging & TCPA Disclosure

By providing your phone number through any form, checkout page, webinar registration, application, or scheduling tool, you provide express written consent to receive:

• Program-related text messages
• Webinar reminders
• Sales follow-up messages
• Promotional offers
• SMS drip campaigns
• Administrative notifications

Messages may be sent using:

• Automated technology
• Auto-dialing systems
• Artificial intelligence systems
• SMS automation platforms

If you opt-in to receive SMS messages from us, you can expect to receive updates regarding your application or program. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You can cancel the SMS service at any time by texting 'STOP'. For more information, text 'HELP'.


5. Call Recording, AI Processing & Communications Monitoring

Phone calls, Zoom calls, strategy sessions, onboarding calls, sales calls, and support calls may be recorded.

Recordings may be used for:

• Quality assurance
• Training
• Documentation
• Dispute resolution
• Compliance
• Marketing purposes (subject to anonymization unless otherwise agreed)

We may use artificial intelligence tools to:

• Transcribe calls
• Generate summaries
• Analyze communication patterns
• Improve training systems

By participating in calls with the Company, you acknowledge and consent to recording and AI-assisted processing.

If you do not consent, you must notify us prior to the start of the call.


6. Advertising, Analytics & Tracking Technologies

We use third-party advertising and analytics tools including:

• Meta (Facebook) Pixel
• Google Analytics
• Google Ads conversion tracking
• Retargeting technologies
• Custom audience tools

These tools may collect:

• IP address
• Device information
• Browsing behavior
• Click data
• Conversion events
• Interaction with advertisements

We use this information to:

• Measure advertising performance
• Deliver relevant advertisements
• Build custom audiences
• Optimize marketing campaigns


Retargeting

We may display advertisements to you on third-party platforms after you visit our website.

These platforms use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on prior interactions.


Custom Audiences

We may upload encrypted customer data (such as email addresses) to advertising platforms to create:

• Custom audiences
• Lookalike audiences


Opt-Out Options

You may opt out of certain advertising tracking through:

Facebook Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info

You may also disable cookies in your browser settings.


California Residents – “Do Not Sell or Share”

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

However, certain advertising data sharing may be considered “sharing” under California law.

California residents may request to opt out of such sharing by contacting:

[email protected]


7. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
• CRM providers (e.g., GoHighLevel)
• Course platforms (e.g., Thinkific or similar)
• Email marketing providers
• SMS communication providers
• Advertising platforms
• Remote monitoring software vendors
• Contractors assisting with service delivery
• Legal authorities when required by law

All vendors are expected to maintain reasonable safeguards.


8. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information.

No method of online transmission is 100% secure.

Use of our services is at your own risk.


9. Data Retention

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

• Fulfill contractual obligations
• Maintain business records
• Comply with legal requirements
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

Business performance data may be retained for analytical and compliance purposes.


10. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. Residents)

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal data
• Request correction
• Request deletion (subject to contractual obligations)
• Opt out of marketing communications

To submit a request, email:

[email protected]

We will respond in accordance with applicable law.


11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18.

By using our services, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age.


12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.


13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.


14. Contact Information

Ryan OKeefe Co LLC
DBA Vending Accelerator™ and FREE Healthy Vending™
4315 Kingston Pike, Suite 210
Knoxville, TN 37919
Website: https://vendingaccelerator.com

Email: [email protected]

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