Privacy Policy for Vagabond Visions Studio / Brian Ragle

Last Updated: 21 November 2025

Vagabond Visions Studio (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy across all aspects of our work, including journalism, photography, videography, app development, and related digital services. We handle personal data with care, transparency, and respect, and we do not sell, trade, or misuse your information. We collect and retain only what is necessary, and only with your explicit knowledge and consent.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in only a few limited contexts:

1.1 Website Visitors

When you visit our website, standard server logs may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • The pages you access

  • Time and date of your visit

This information is used strictly for security, performance, and analytics purposes.

We do not use invasive tracking, profiling, or third-party behavioral advertising tools.

1.2 Photography, Journalism, and Interview Work

In the course of professional assignments, we may collect:

  • Names

  • Contact information

  • Interview statements

  • Images, audio, or video recordings

  • Voluntary background information relevant to a story or project

We collect this information only with your explicit consent and use it exclusively for the agreed-upon journalistic, documentary, or artistic purpose.

1.3 Mobile Apps

Our mobile applications, including Credit Reality Check, are designed to perform all calculations and operations locally on your device.

We do not:

  • Collect personal data

  • Store financial inputs

  • Transmit usage data

  • Use analytics or tracking SDKs

  • Require accounts or logins

  • Access your contacts, files, or device identifiers

Any data you enter into the app stays solely on your device and never reaches our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information only for:

  • Operating and maintaining our website

  • Responding to messages or inquiries

  • Performing photography or journalism assignments

  • Creating or publishing editorial content (with consent)

  • Fulfilling any contract or agreement you authorize

  • Maintaining security and preventing abuse

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or behavioral profiling.

3. How We Share Information

We do not share, sell, or license personal information to any outside party except:

  1. With your explicit permission, for example:

    • Publishing interviews or quotes you have approved

    • Publishing photographs you consented to

    • Delivering files or services you requested

  2. When legally required, such as:

    • Responding to subpoenas

    • Complying with local, state, or federal law

    • Protecting rights, safety, or security

We never disclose more information than required.

4. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was provided.

  • Journalism and photography records are kept only as long as needed for the publishing process or archival use, unless you request deletion.

  • App data is never retained by us.

  • Website logs are kept for security and performance and are periodically purged.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws such as the GDPR, CCPA, or similar privacy protections. These rights may include:

  • Access to your data

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Request for deletion

  • Opt-out of data collection

  • Withdrawal of consent

  • Request for a copy of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

brian.ragle@icloud.com

We will respond promptly and respectfully.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have received such data, we will delete it immediately.

7. Security Practices

We use reasonable technical and procedural safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. No online transmission is completely secure, but we take privacy seriously and work to minimize risks.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website or published work may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies separately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our services evolve. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Vagabond Visions Studio

Email: brian.ragle@icloud.com

Livingston, Tennessee

**Terms of Service

Vagabond Visions Studio / Brian Ragle**

Last Updated: 21 November 2025

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the websites, services, photography, journalism, applications, and digital products operated by Vagabond Visions Studio (“we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing or using any part of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our website, apps, or services.

1. Use of Our Website and Services

You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes and not for any activity that:

  • Violates applicable laws or regulations

  • Infringes on the rights of others

  • Interferes with the security or operation of our site or services

  • Attempts to gain unauthorized access to systems, data, or information

We reserve the right to restrict or deny access to anyone who violates these Terms.

2. Journalism, Photography, and Creative Services

When you engage with us for journalism, interviews, photography, videography, or related creative work:

You grant us permission (when explicitly consented) to use media, quotes, or interviews for the agreed-upon purpose.

  • Usage rights, licensing, and publishing agreements may be clarified through written consent forms or project agreements.

  • You retain all rights to your likeness, personal data, and proprietary information unless explicitly authorized for use.

We always strive for accuracy, ethical standards, and respectful representation.

3. Mobile Applications

Apps developed and published by Vagabond Visions Studio (including Credit Reality Check) are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

We do not collect user data, require accounts, or track behavior.

All calculations and data remain local to the device.

We are not responsible for:

  • Financial decisions made using the app

  • Errors arising from user-entered data

  • Availability of third-party data sources (such as Federal Reserve updates)

4. Intellectual Property

All content on our website and within our services—including text, images, videos, graphics, logos, articles, and applications—is the property of Vagabond Visions Studio unless otherwise noted.

You may not copy, redistribute, modify, or reuse our content without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use or fair-use exceptions.

5. Third-Party Services and Links

Our site or applications may contain links to third-party websites or data sources. We are not responsible for:

  • The content or accuracy of third-party sites

  • Their privacy or security practices

  • Any loss or damage arising from their use

We encourage reviewing the policies of any external sites you visit.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vagabond Visions Studio is not liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

  • Loss of data, profits, or business

  • Errors, interruptions, or inability to access services

  • Decisions made based on content, journalism, or app calculations

Your use of our services is at your own risk.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vagabond Visions Studio from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from:

  • Your misuse of our website, apps, or services

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your infringement of the rights of any third party

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee and applicable U.S. federal law.

10. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms may be sent to:

brian.ragle@icloud.com

**Copyright Notice

Vagabond Visions Studio / Brian Ragle**

© 2026 Vagabond Visions Studio. All Rights Reserved.

All content and materials produced or published by Vagabond Visions Studio—including photographs, videos, written articles, interviews, applications, logos, website content, and all original creative works—are protected under U.S. and international copyright law.

Unless explicitly granted in writing, no part of this material may be:

  • Copied

  • Distributed

  • Reproduced

  • Modified

  • Republished

  • Sold

  • Stored in a retrieval system

…whether in print, digital, or any other form.

Fair use exceptions may apply for commentary, academic work, criticism, or news reporting, provided appropriate attribution is given.

For licensing requests, professional usage, or publishing permissions, contact:

brian.ragle@icloud.com