Privacy Statement
Effective Date: January 1st, 2025
Who We Are And How This Statement Applies To You
At DesignSpark Studio, we believe trust is the foundation of every strong creative partnership. This Privacy Policy outlines the personal data DesignSpark Studio may collect about you through our website, services, or other means; how we use that data; and other related information that’s important for you to know.
This statement reflects the value we place on earning and keeping the trust of our clients, collaborators, and website visitors. Below, we detail the types of personal data we may collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.
For the purposes of this policy, “DesignSpark Studio” refers to the studio operating under the domain designspark.studio. Please refer to the “Contact Us” section below for contact details.
What Happens If I Do Not Provide My Personal Data to DesignSpark Studio?
Providing your personal data is entirely voluntary. However, there may be cases where we cannot respond to your inquiry or deliver a service (e.g., quoting a project) without some necessary information such as your name and email.
Types Of Personal Data We Collect
DesignSpark Studio collects only the data that is relevant and necessary for the purpose for which it is collected. This may include:
Contact Data – name, title, phone number, email address, mailing address
Communication Data – inquiries, requests, project details, or other messages submitted via contact forms or email
Demographic Data – language, general location, preferences
Marketing Data – email preferences, subscription status
Technical Site Data – browser information, IP address, site behavior, referring pages, device information
Other Data – general usage data from cookies, embedded forms, or analytics
We do not intentionally collect or process sensitive personal data (e.g., health or biometric data) unless explicitly provided with consent and in compliance with applicable law.
How We Collect Your Personal Data
We may collect or receive data in the following ways:
Directly From You – When you fill out a contact form, send us an email, subscribe to updates, or otherwise get in touch — we collect only the information you provide us.
Through Automated Means – We use cookies, analytics tools, and web logs to collect certain technical and usage data, such as pages viewed, referral links, and general location. For more, refer to our Cookie Policy.
From Third Parties – We may receive anonymous or aggregated usage data from third-party platforms we use to host forms, manage site traffic, or analyze website performance.
How We Retain Your Personal Data
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law or our business needs (e.g., legal records, tax purposes).
Some criteria that affect how long we keep your data include:
Active or ongoing communication with you
Interest shown in our services
Legal obligations (e.g., tax or audit)
Internal backup or disaster recovery policies
Consent to marketing communications
Your request for deletion
You can always reach out to us at info@designspark.studio for details on your specific data.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use personal data to operate our business, communicate with you, improve our services, and fulfill the reason you provided it. This may include:
Responding to inquiries and project requests
Communicating about services, timelines, or deliverables
Providing updates or marketing content (if subscribed)
Improving our website experience
Monitoring site usage and trends
Complying with legal obligations
We do not use your data for automated decision-making and we do not sell your personal data.
Basis For Processing Your Personal Data
We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent – when you’ve opted in (e.g., to a newsletter)
Legitimate Interest – to improve our services, secure our website, or provide support
Contractual Necessity – when processing is required to fulfill a service you’ve requested
Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable laws, respond to legal requests, or defend legal rights
How We Share Your Personal Data
We do not sell your data. We may share personal data only in the following situations:
With your consent
With trusted service providers that process data on our behalf (e.g., email platforms, analytics services), subject to confidentiality obligations
When legally required, such as to respond to law enforcement, court orders, or regulatory bodies
Security Of Your Personal Data
We take appropriate security measures — both technical and organizational — to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. These may include encryption, secure hosting, and access controls.
Still, no online system is 100% secure. You should also take precautions, like not sharing passwords or sensitive information via unsecured forms or email.
Accessing And Making Choices About Your Personal Data
You have control over your data. Specifically, you may:
Request access to the personal data we hold
Ask to update, correct, or delete that data
Withdraw your consent to marketing communications
Restrict or object to processing under certain circumstances
Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format (data portability)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at info@designspark.studio. We may ask you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
Children’s Information
DesignSpark Studio does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please do not submit any personal information through our website. If we learn we’ve collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
Where Do We Process Personal Data?
DesignSpark Studio is based in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the U.S., please note that your data may be processed or stored in the U.S. or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws.
We use safeguards permitted by applicable laws to protect your data during any international transfers.
How We Change And Update This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the new effective date. If we make any material changes, we will provide notice on our site or via email (if applicable).
Please review this page periodically to stay informed.
Contact Us
Have questions or concerns about this policy or your data?
Email us at: info@designspark.studio
