Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://designstudioacademy.com.

What personal data we collect and why we collect it

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Contact forms

Contact > Leave a Message | This form collects your name, email address, and message.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Analytics

Design Studio Academy is using Google Analytics to learn about the users and how they interact with the website and its content.

Who we share your data with

Data is used by Design Studio Academy and Smalling Studios LLC to help inform the user experience.  Your information will not be given or sold to any third-party companies.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Your contact information

Tom Smalling
[email protected]

Smalling Studios LLC
4029 Longworth Loop
Kissimmee, FL 34744

Additional information

How we protect your data

We use secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission, ensuring that any information shared between your device and our servers remains confidential and protected from unauthorized access. We also utilize firewalls and advanced security software to protect our servers and network infrastructure from malicious attacks and unauthorized access attempts.

What data breach procedures we have in place

In the event of a data breach, we have established procedures to respond promptly and effectively. This includes: – Immediate assessment of the breach to identify the scope and impact. – Notification of affected users when necessary, detailing the nature of the breach and our recommended actions. – Collaboration with relevant authorities to manage and mitigate the breach.

What third parties we receive data from

We utilize Google Analytics to collect and analyze data about our website’s performance and user interactions. This allows us to gain insights into how visitors engage with our content, helping us enhance the user experience. Google Analytics gathers information such as page views, time spent on the site, and referral sources. Rest assured, this data is collected in an anonymized manner and is used solely for improving our services. For more information, please refer to Google’s privacy policy.

What automated decision-making and/or profiling we do with user data

At Design Studio Academy, we do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling based on user data. All user-related decisions and interactions are conducted through manual processes, ensuring that individuals can receive personalized assistance and support. We value user autonomy and prioritize transparency in how we handle personal information, allowing users to make informed choices without the risk of automated evaluations affecting their experiences on our site.

Industry regulatory disclosure requirements

At Design Studio Academy, we are committed to adhering to all industry regulatory disclosure requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in our practices. We make it a priority to inform our users about how their data is collected, used, and protected in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This includes providing clear information about our data handling practices, user rights regarding personal information, and any third parties with whom we may share data. We continually review and update our policies to align with industry standards and regulatory changes, ensuring that our users remain informed and empowered in their interactions with our services.