Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies – Required for website operation (e.g., navigation, security)
Analytics Cookies – To understand site usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
Functional Cookies – Remember your preferences
Marketing Cookies – If applicable, used for targeted advertising
3. Our Services
Upon visiting the site, you will be asked for consent to use non-essential cookies via a clear and opt-in cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time via cookie settings or browser options.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control or delete cookies from your browser settings. You can also opt-out from third-party services like Google Analytics using this tool.
Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
The Design Studio is a design services agency.
Website: https://www.designstudio.co
Email: hello@designstudio.co
We act as data controllers for the personal data you share with us.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect:
Identification data: name, email address, business name
Usage data: IP address, browser, pages visited, time spent
Project data: inputs you provide via forms or files
We do not collect sensitive personal data (race, religion, health, etc.).
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data based on:
Consent – for marketing and cookies
Contract – to fulfill services you request
Legal obligation – for tax, invoicing, etc.
Legitimate interest – improving services, analytics, fraud prevention
4. How We Use Your Data
To respond to inquiries
To deliver project-related services
To send relevant communications (only with your consent)
To analyze and improve website performance
5. Data Retention
We retain your data:
As long as needed to fulfill your requests
For up to 3 years after your last interaction
Longer if required by law (e.g., tax or legal claims)
6. Data Sharing
We may share data with:
Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email tools like MailerLite)
Payment processors (e.g., Paypal, Stripe, Razorpay)
Law enforcement or regulatory authorities (only if required)
We never sell or rent your data.
7. International Transfers
Our servers or third-party tools may transfer your data outside the EU/EEA (e.g., to the US). Where this happens, we ensure it is protected under Standard Contractual Clauses or similar safeguards compliant with GDPR.
8. Your Rights (EU/UK Users)
We may share data with:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Withdraw consent at any time
Erase your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
To exercise these rights, email: privacy@designstudio.co
We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.
9. Marketing & Communications
We only send marketing emails if you opt-in. You can unsubscribe any time via the link in our emails or by emailing us.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:
SSL encryption
Access controls
Regular security reviews
But no method is 100% secure. We encourage strong passwords and safe practices.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page, and where required, we will seek renewed consent.
Contact Us
For questions, complaints, or requests:
Email: hello@designstudio.co
Data Protection Contact: privacy@designstudio.co