Thank you for visiting our website. We are a web design services provider committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our services.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our website. If you have questions, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this document.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

CONTACT INFORMATION  

When you submit a contact or inquiry form on our website, we may collect:

• Your full name

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Business name and website URL

• Project details or messages you choose to share

PAYMENT INFORMATION 

• Name as it appears on your payment method

• Billing address

• Payment card or bank account details

Payment transactions are processed through secure, PCI-DSS-compliant third-party payment processors. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION  

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and deliver requested web design services

• Process payments and manage invoicing

• Send project updates and service-related communications

• Improve our website and offerings

• Comply with legal obligations

• Prevent fraud and protect the security of our business and clients

We will not use your personal information for unsolicited marketing without your explicit consent.

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• CONTRACT PERFORMANCE— processing necessary to fulfill a web design services contract with you

• LEGITIMATE INTERESTS— improving our services and preventing fraud, where not overridden by your rights

• LEGAL OBLIGATION— complying with applicable laws

• CONSENT— where you have given explicit consent (e.g., for marketing communications)

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

EU/EEA RESIDENTS (GDPR)  

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten")

• Object to or restrict processing of your data

• Request portability of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based

• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)

• Correct inaccurate personal information we hold

• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11. We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA) of a verifiable request.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• PAYMENT PROCESSORS — to securely handle transactions on our behalf

• SERVICE PROVIDERS — trusted vendors who assist in operating our business (e.g., email or project management tools), bound by confidentiality agreements

• LEGAL AUTHORITIES — where required by law, court order, or governmental authority

• BUSINESS TRANSFERS — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

DATA RETENTION  

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes in this policy or as required by law:

• Contact and project information is retained for the duration of our business relationship and a reasonable period thereafter

• Payment records are retained as required by applicable tax and financial regulations (typically 7 years in the United States)

When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

DATA SECURITY  

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)

• Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

• Use of reputable, security-compliant third-party processors

No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals as required by applicable law.

WHAT ARE COOKIES  

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how visitors interact with our site and improve your browsing experience.

TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

• STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES — essential for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering form inputs, session management). These cannot be disabled.

• ANALYTICS COOKIES — help us understand how visitors use our site, such as which pages are visited most often and how users navigate. We may use tools like Google Analytics for this purpose.

• PREFERENCE COOKIES — remember your settings and choices to personalize your experience.

• MARKETING COOKIES — used to deliver relevant content or track the effectiveness of our marketing efforts. These are only set with your consent.

OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES  

In addition to cookies, we may use:

• WEB BEACONS (pixel tags) — small images embedded in pages or emails that help us track engagement

• LOCAL STORAGE — similar to cookies but stored directly in your browser

• SESSION REPLAY TOOLS — may record anonymized interactions with our website to help us improve usability

YOUR COOKIE CHOICES  

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• BROWSER SETTINGS — most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.

• COOKIE CONSENT BANNER — where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

• OPT-OUT TOOLS — for analytics cookies, you may opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

DO NOT TRACK  

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. As there is currently no universal standard for responding to DNT signals, our website does not alter its behavior in response to them. We will revisit this position as industry standards develop.

COOKIE CONSENT (EU/EEA AND UK VISITORS)  

If you are visiting from the EU, EEA, or UK, we will obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device, in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS  

As we serve clients globally, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. For transfers from the European Economic Area to countries not deemed adequate by the European Commission, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES  

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY  

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

CONTACT US  

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

BRASSART DESIGNS | brassartdesigns@gmail.com | brassartdesigns.com | Virginia Beach, VA 

This Privacy Policy was last updated on March 24, 2026. We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.