Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters — I protect your data with transparency and care.

Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Information I Collect  
- 2.1. Personal Information  
- 2.2. Usage Information
- 3. How I Use Your Information
- 4. Disclosure of Your Information  
- 4.1. Service Providers  
- 4.2. Legal Obligations  
- 4.3. Business Transfers
- 5. Your Data Rights  
- 5.1. Access  
- 5.2. Correction  
- 5.3. Deletion  
- 5.4. Opt-Out  
- 5.5. Data Portability  
- 5.6. Consent Withdrawal
- 6. Data Security
- 7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- 8. Changes to This Policy
- 9. Contact

1. Introduction - Welcome to D-S-Design, where your privacy is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy is intended to clarify how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. It addresses the methods through which I manage data submitted via my website, D-S-Design.com, and my graphic design service, as well as the handling of payment information when you use my invoicing system powered by Square.

2. Information I Collect - I may gather various types of information, including:
2.1. Personal Information- Contact Information: This encompasses details such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. I collect this information when you use my website contact forms or engage with my design service.- Payment Information: When you make payments using my invoicing system powered by Square, I may collect payment data, including credit card information, billing address, and transaction history. Please note that I do not store or retain full credit card information on my servers. The payment processing is securely handled by Square, and you can refer to Square's Privacy policy for further details.
2.2. Usage Information- Website Usage: I may collect data about how you interact with my website, including your IP address, device information, browser type, and pages visited. This information helps me enhance your online experience.

3. How I Use Your Information - I utilise the information I collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:
3.1. Service Delivery- To provide you with my design services and respond to your inquiries.
3.2. Payment Processing- To securely and efficiently process payments when you use my invoicing system powered by Square.
3.3. Website Enhancement- To improve my website and enhance the user experience by analysing usage data.

4. Disclosure of Your Information - I may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
4.1. Service Providers- I may share your information with service providers who assist me in delivering my services, such as payment processors like Square. These service providers are required to protect your data and are not allowed to use it for other purposes.
4.2. Legal Obligations- I may disclose your information to comply with legal requirements, such as responding to court orders or requests from law enforcement agencies.
4.3. Business Transfers- In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

5. Your Data Rights - You have various rights concerning your data:
5.1. Access- You can request access to your personal information and learn how it's used.
5.2. Correction- You have the right to correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
5.3. Deletion- You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
5.4. Opt-Out- You have the right to opt-out of marketing communications.
5.5. Data Portability- You can request the transfer of your data to another service provider.
5.6. Consent Withdrawal- You can withdraw your consent at any time when processing your data relies on consent.

6. Data Security - I employ security measures to protect your data. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.7. Cookies and Tracking TechnologiesFor information about how I use cookies and tracking technologies, please refer to my Cookies Policy.8. Changes to This PolicyI may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in my data practices. When I make changes, the "Effective Date" at the top will be updated. I recommend checking this policy periodically to stay informed about how your data is managed.9. Contact If you have any questions or concerns regarding my Privacy Policy or the way I handle your data, please contact me using the following details:- Email: Contact@D-S-Design.com

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