PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 11/01/2025
At Artifact Design Studio ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website artifactstudio.com (the "Site").
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide – When you contact us through our website forms, request our Investment Guide, or join our email list, you provide: Name, Email address, Phone number (optional), Project details and inquiry information, and Referral source information.
Automatically Collected Information – When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies: IP address, Browser type and version, Device information, Pages visited and time spent on pages, Referring website, Geographic location (city/state level), and Date and time of visit.
2. HOW WE USE GOOGLE ANALYTICS
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors use our Site and to improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to collect information about your browsing behavior, including: How you found our site, Which pages you visit and how long you stay, Your approximate geographic location, and Your device and browser type.
Data Collected by Google Analytics: Google Analytics collects data through first-party cookies including: _ga (Distinguishes unique users, expires after 2 years), _gid (Distinguishes unique users, expires after 24 hours), and _gat (Used to throttle request rate, expires after 1 minute). This data is collected to analyze website performance, enhance user experience, and develop content strategies.
Data Sharing with Google: Google Analytics shares data with Google, which acts as a third-party processor. Google complies with privacy laws and provides tools such as IP anonymization to enhance user privacy. Your data may be transferred to and stored on Google's servers in the United States. Google Analytics retains your data for 26 months from your last interaction with our Site. For more information on how Google uses data, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)
We process your personal information based on: Consent (When you accept cookies or submit contact forms), Legitimate Interest (To analyze website traffic and improve our services), and Contractual Necessity (When you request our services).
4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use collected information to: Respond to your inquiries and project requests, Send you our Investment Guide and occasional email updates (with your consent), Analyze website traffic and improve our Site functionality, Understand which content resonates with potential clients, and Improve our design process and services.
5. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Cookie Control: You can accept or decline analytics cookies via our cookie banner, change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings button, and opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Email Communications: You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link in each message and update your email preferences in our email footer.
Data Rights (GDPR/CCPA): You have the right to Access (Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you), Correction (Request correction of inaccurate information), Deletion (Request deletion of your personal data), Restriction (Request limitation of how we process your data), Portability (Request transfer of your data to another service), Objection (Object to our processing of your personal data), and Withdraw Consent (Withdraw consent for data processing at any time). To exercise these rights, contact us at: [your email address]
6. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form inquiries are retained for up to 3 years, Email list subscribers until you unsubscribe, Google Analytics data for 26 months from your last interaction, and Project-related communications for the duration of project plus 7 years.
7. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
8. COOKIES POLICY
What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Site. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our website.
Types of Cookies We Use:
Essential Cookies (Always Active): These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent): We use Google Analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our Site. This data helps us improve our website and services. These cookies are only placed with your consent.
Cookie Duration: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (up to 2 years for Google Analytics cookies).
Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through our cookie banner (appears on your first visit), the cookie preferences button (accessible anytime), and your browser settings (instructions vary by browser). Note: Declining analytics cookies may limit our ability to improve your experience, but will not affect your ability to use our Site.
9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as architect partners' sites, project collaborators, or social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. Third-party services we use include: Google Analytics (for website analytics), [Email service provider - e.g., Mailchimp, if applicable], and [Any other services you use].
10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.
11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
If you are located outside the United States, please note that the information we collect will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located and where Google Analytics processes data. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.
12. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): Right to know what personal information is collected, Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed, Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information, Right to deletion of personal information, and Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights. We do not sell your personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at: [your email address]
13. EUROPEAN PRIVACY RIGHTS (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as outlined in Section 5 above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately.
14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
CONSENT TO PRIVACY POLICY
By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.