Slocum Studio Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 24, 2023
Last Updated: September 22, 2025
Slocum Studio (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website slocumstudio.com or engage with our services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you disagree, please discontinue use of our site and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with us:
a) Personal Information (voluntarily provided)
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business or project details submitted through forms, email, phone, or text
b) Project & Service-Related Information
- Service requests, project specifications, and support inquiries
- Communication records with official Slocum Studio representatives
c) Third-Party Related Information
- Information you provide about third parties related to your project or service request
d) Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and referring site.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver web design, development, and related digital services
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (only if you opt in)
- Improve our website and services.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements.
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For visitors from the European Union (EU) or the United Kingdom (UK), we rely on the following legal bases for processing:
- Consent: When you opt into newsletters or marketing.
- Contractual necessity: When we process your data to fulfill a service you requested.
- Legal obligation: When required by law.
- Legitimate interests: For improving our services and security.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in these cases:
- Service providers: Trusted vendors who assist in operating our website, hosting, or email marketing (e.g., web hosting, analytics, newsletter tools).
- Legal compliance: To comply with a lawful request (e.g., subpoena, court order).
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
All third-party processors are contractually obligated to handle your information securely.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a more extended retention period is required by law. Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic. These may include:
- Essential cookies: Required for site functionality.
- Analytics cookies: To measure website performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Marketing cookies: For remarketing or targeted ads (if applicable).
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights:
a) Under GDPR (EU/UK visitors)
- Right to access your data
- Right to correct inaccuracies.
- Right to delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict or object to processing.
- Right to data portability
b) Under CCPA/CPRA (California residents)
- Right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it
- Right to request deletion of your personal data
- Right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal data (we do not sell personal data)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise your rights, please get in touch with us at: [email protected] We may require verification before fulfilling your request.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
9. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While we take reasonable steps to secure your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), where required by law.
11. Third-Party Links and Guest Content
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or guest-written blog posts. These sites have independent privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. Visiting third-party websites is at your own discretion and risk.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect any revisions. Significant changes will be communicated by posting an updated notice on our website.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, please get in touch with us at:
Slocum Design Studio
Suite #34
Salt Marsh Pottery Building
1167 Russells Mills Road, 2nd Floor
Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02748