Privacy Policy

Last updated June 17, 2025

Genius Brands, LLC owns and operates this site, HelloGenius (“HelloGenius”). HelloGenius is committed to protecting your privacy and strives to provide a safe, secure user experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, use, and share your personal information when you use our website. By accessing or using our website, you accept the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described here. If you do not agree, do not use this website.

1. Scope of Policy

This Policy applies to this website (www.HelloGenius.org). It regulates the processing of information relating to you and grants both of us various rights with respect to your personal data. By using our website, you agree to be governed by the laws of the United States of America, regardless of your location.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, address, telephone number(s), email address, and other details you provide.
  • Demographic Information: Such as zip code, birth date, gender, occupation, and interests.
  • Behavioral Information: How you use our site, services accessed, IP address, device/browser details, and referring/exit URLs.
  • Indirect Information: Info from cookies, web beacons, JavaScript, or provided by third parties.

No Children Under 13: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us here to have it deleted.

3. Use of Cookies, Web Beacons, and JavaScript

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Understand how you use our site
  • Deliver personalized content and ads
  • Track and analyze website traffic

You may manage cookies via your browser settings. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

Cookie Preference: By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies.

4. How We Use Information Collected

  • To provide services or products you request
  • To improve site functionality, services, and user experience
  • To send you newsletters, offers, and relevant advertising (including from third parties)
  • To respond to inquiries and deliver customer support
  • For analytics, research, and product development

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your information with:

  • Affiliates, partners, and agents: To provide quotes and services (see our Marketing Partners List)
  • Service providers: For hosting, marketing, analytics, and support
  • Business partners and advertisers: To offer relevant services, subject to opt-out rights
  • Legal or regulatory authorities: When required by law
  • Buyers or successors: In the event of a merger, sale, or bankruptcy

We may also share aggregated, anonymized information with third parties.

6. Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)

Your telephone number will only be used or shared for telephone communications, SMS, or text messages if you have specifically opted in by agreeing to TCPA-compliant consent language. You may view our current Marketing Partners List at any time.

7. Electronic Signatures and Communications (E-SIGN Consent)

By using this site, you consent to receive communications from us electronically. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. Your electronic acceptance, including clicking a button or checking a box, constitutes your signature. Click here to read our E-Sign Consent Policy.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors determining retention include: our relationship with you, legal requirements, dispute resolution needs, and business operations.

9. Security

We use commercially reasonable measures to safeguard your data, including secure servers, firewalls, and restricted employee access. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; use of our site is at your own risk.

10. Your Rights and Choices

A. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Right to Know and Access: Request what personal info we collect, use, share, or sell.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal info, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal info by clicking here.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Limit the use of sensitive data by clicking here.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You won’t be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

B. Nevada Residents

Nevada residents may direct us not to sell their personal information by clicking here.

C. Other US Residents

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email or by clicking here. 

11. Sensitive Personal Information (CPRA)

If we collect “Sensitive Personal Information” as defined under the CPRA (such as social security number, financial account info, geolocation, etc.), you have the right to limit its use and disclosure. To exercise this right, click here. 

12. Marketing Partners List

To see a current list of our affiliates, marketing partners, and agents who may contact you if you consent, click here.

13. Cookie Policy

For more information on how we use cookies and your choices, see our Cookie Policy. You may manage your cookie preferences via our site’s cookie settings or your browser.

14. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy at any time. Updates will be posted here and, if material, we will notify users by email or a notice on our homepage. Your continued use of the site means you accept the changes.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or want to exercise your rights, click here or write to:

Genius Brands, LLC
8 The Green, Suite 4000, Dover, DE 19901

16. Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

Read this section carefully, it affects your legal rights.
 Any claim or dispute must be resolved through binding arbitration, not in court. By using this site, you waive the right to a trial by jury and to participate in a class action. You may opt out of this provision within 30 days by emailing hello@hellogenius.org with a signed, dated notice.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

To exercise your right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, click here.