Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 6, 2025
Last Reviewed: July 6, 2025

At Golden Designs Co., LLC, your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit my website (www.goldendesignscreative.com) or work with me.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you contact me, request a service, or subscribe to updates, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, or other identifying details.

  • Payment Information: If you purchase a service, payment details are processed securely through third-party providers (e.g., Square, Chase Bank) and are not stored on my website.

  • Website Usage Data: I may collect non-personal data such as IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and time spent on my website through analytics tools like Google Analytics.

2. How I Use Your Information

Your information is used for:

  • Communicating with you about inquiries, projects, or services.

  • Processing payments and managing transactions.

  • Sending updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (you can opt out anytime).

  • Improving website performance and user experience.

  • Complying with legal and security obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (for international clients)

Depending on your location, I may process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Your consent (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter)

  • Performance of a contract (e.g., providing design services)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • My legitimate interest in operating and improving my services

4. Sharing Your Information

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. I may share data with trusted third parties, such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Square, Stripe, Chase Bank, PayPal) to securely process transactions

  • Service providers (e.g., web hosting (Squarespace), email marketing platforms like Flodesk) who help operate my business

  • Legal authorities, if required by law or necessary to protect my rights

These third parties are only given access to the information necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.

My website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may impact certain features of the site.

5. COOKIES + TRACKING

My website may use cookies or similar tracking tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to enhance your browsing experience.

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies. Please note that doing so may impact the functionality of certain features.

If you are located in a region that requires it (e.g., the EU), a cookie consent banner will appear when you visit the site.

6. Data Retention

I retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.

7. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 years old. If I learn that I have inadvertently collected such information, I will delete it promptly.

8. Your Rights + Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

  • Access the personal information I hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Withdraw your consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, contact me at: nita@goldendesignsco.com

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. All changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Use of Third-Party Platforms

To operate my business and provide services efficiently, I may use trusted third-party platforms and tools, including but not limited to:

  • Squarespace (website + hosting)

  • Flodesk (email marketing)

  • Dropbox and Dubsado (project collaboration + file sharing)

  • Procreate, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva(design tools)

  • Square, PayPal, Chase Bank (payment processing)

These platforms may process or store limited client data (such as your name, email address, or payment information) to perform their services. Each platform has its own privacy policy, and I encourage you to review them if you have concerns.

I only work with providers that meet industry standards for data privacy and security.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

Golden Designs Co., LLC
Email: nita@goldendesignsco.com
Website: www.goldendesignscreative.com