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privacy policy
We design and build websites that bring clarity to your brand, your message, and your digital presence.
Effective: Jan 1st, 2026
Last Updated: June, 2026
DarkSky Design SSP
01.
what we collect
When you reach out to DarkSky Design — whether through our contact form, via email, or through a booked consultation — we may collect the following information:
Information you give us directly
- Your name, business name, and location
- Email address and phone number
- Details you share in your project inquiry (budget, timeline, goals)
- Your existing website URL, if provided
Information you give us directly
- Browser type, device, and operating system
- Approximate location (city/region level only)
- Pages visited, time on site, referral source
02.
how we use it
We use the information we collect solely to run and improve our business. We will never sell your data. Ever.
Responding to your inquiry – Scheduling consultations —Sending project proposals- Delivering your project – Sending invoices – Improving our website – Sending occasional updates (with consent)
When you reach out to DarkSky Design — whether through our contact form, via email, or through a booked consultation — we may collect the following information:
03.
who we share with
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information with the following trusted service providers — only to the extent necessary to run our business:
- Google Calendar — for booking and scheduling consultations
- Email provider — to deliver and manage correspondence
- Analytics tools — to understand how visitors use our site (anonymized)
- Payment processor — when invoices are paid online (we never store card details)
All third-party providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
04.
cookies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help us understand how people use our site. We use:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function properly
- Analytics cookies — help us understand traffic and page performance (anonymized)
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Some features of the site may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
05.
your rights
You have full control over your personal data. At any time, you can: Request access to your data, Ask us to correct inaccuracies, Request deletion of your data, Opt out of marketing emails, Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, simply email us at ethan@darkskydesign.org. We’ll respond within 5 business days.
06.
data security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. All data transmitted through our site and forms is encrypted via SSL/HTTPS. We use reputable, industry-standard tools and limit access to your data to only those who need it to do their job.
No system is 100% secure. If you ever believe your information has been mishandled, please contact us immediately and we’ll address it with urgency.
07.
third party links
Our website and portfolio may contain links to our clients’ websites or to external tools and platforms. Once you leave darksky.design, this privacy policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
08.
children's privacy
Our services are intended for business owners and individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we learn we’ve collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
09.
changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10.
contact us
Have a question about this policy, or want to make a data request? We’re a real studio with real humans — reach out anytime.