Privacy policy

(updated on October 8, 2023)

This Privacy Policy outlines the procedures governing the collection, utilization, and disclosure of your personal information when you access our website and submit graphic and creative projects through our submission form. By using our website and providing your project submissions, you explicitly agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as detailed in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information: When you use our submission form to submit your graphic and creative projects, we may gather personal information from you, encompassing but not restricted to:

Full name, Email address, Contact information, Project description and details, Images and videos of your work

1.2 Automatically Collected Information: During your visit to our website, we may automatically gather specific information related to your device, browsing activities, and patterns. This information can include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical details.

2. Use of Information

2.1 Personal Information: The personal information we collect from you may be utilized for the following purposes:

Verify your identity
Communicate with you concerning your submitted projects
Provide customer support
Enhance and personalize your user experience
Process payments, if applicable
Send you promotional materials and updates with your consent

2.2 Automatically Collected Information. Automatically collected information may be used for internal purposes, including:

Analyzing trends

Administering the website

Gathering demographic information.

This information aids us in improving our website and ensuring its proper functioning.

3. Sharing of Information

3.1 Service Providers: To facilitate various services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, customer service, and marketing assistance, we may share your personal information with third-party service providers. These service providers are bound by obligations to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are strictly prohibited from using it for any other purpose.

3.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities, such as a court or government agency.

3.3 Business Transfers: If our business undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of the transaction. In such cases, we will notify you through email and/or a prominent notice on our website about any changes in ownership or control of your personal information.

4. Security

We understand the importance of safeguarding your personal information and take reasonable precautions to protect it. We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to enhance its security. However, it is essential to recognize that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage can guarantee 100% security. Despite our best efforts, we cannot ensure absolute security of your data. Therefore, we advise you to exercise caution and be aware of the inherent risks associated with transmitting personal information online. By using our website and services, you acknowledge and accept these limitations and understand that you share your information at your own risk.

5. Your Choices

You retain the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. Additionally, you have the prerogative to withdraw your consent for specific uses of your information. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, kindly reach out to us using the contact details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We will promptly review and respond to your request in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations. Your privacy and data protection are of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to addressing any concerns you may have regarding your personal information.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We retain the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at our discretion and at any time. Any modifications will become effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about any alterations. By continuing to use our website and services after any changes to this Privacy Policy, you signify your acceptance of the updated terms and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with the revised policy.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests pertaining to this Privacy Policy or the manner in which we handle your personal information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at the following contact details:

info@theessential.design

We value your privacy and are committed to addressing any inquiries you may have regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information. Please feel free to contact us, and we will be glad to assist you.

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