Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly when you fill out our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or correspond with us via email. This includes your name, email address, phone number, project details, and any other information you choose to share.

We also automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to respond to your inquiries, provide design consultations, send project proposals, and communicate about ongoing work. If you have subscribed, we may also send occasional newsletters with design insights and studio updates.

Technical data is used to analyze website performance, improve user experience, and understand how visitors interact with our content. We do not use this data for advertising or sell it to third parties.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, managing email communications, or processing analytics.

These providers include our web hosting platform (Framer), email service (ConvertKit), and analytics tool (Plausible). Each is bound by their own privacy policies and data protection obligations.

4. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies to ensure basic functionality. We use Plausible Analytics, which is privacy-focused and does not use cookies for tracking. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Contact form submissions and project inquiries are retained for up to 24 months. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. You may also request a copy of the data we hold about you or ask us to restrict its processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@aveondesign.com.

For EU and UK Residents

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

For California Residents

If you are a California resident, the CCPA provides you with additional rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know what data we collect and the right to request deletion.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses SSL encryption to secure data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us at hello@aveondesign.com or write to us at 123 Design District, Brooklyn, NY 11201.