Effective Date: August 12, 2025

Designed By Shakeira recognizes that your personal, creative, and business information is sensitive and valuable. Protecting this information is a priority, and we handle it in accordance with relevant privacy laws. This policy applies to all of our online platforms, websites, digital services, and marketing communications, and covers how information is collected, used, and shared when working with Designed By Shakeira.

By accessing our website, purchasing a service, or working with us on a design project, you consent to the data collection, use, and storage practices described in this policy.

Information Collected

When you visit our website, contact us, or work with us on a project, we may collect personal and business information that is necessary to provide design and branding services. This may include:

• Contact Information – Name, email address, phone number, business name, and mailing address.

• Billing Information – Payment details, billing address, and transaction history.

• Project Assets – Brand guidelines, logos, colors, fonts, images, and any other materials you provide for your project.

• Website Usage Data – IP address, browser type, device information, and site activity collected through cookies or analytics tools.

How Information is Collected:

• Through website forms, email communications, and design questionnaires.

• Automatically through cookies and analytics when you browse our site.

• During meetings, consultations, or virtual calls related to your project.

Use of Information

The information collected is used to:

• Communicate with you about projects, timelines, and updates.

• Deliver design, branding, and content creation services.

• Process payments and send invoices or receipts.

• Improve our website, services, and client experience.

• Share project proofs, drafts, and final files through secure methods.

• Provide marketing updates, promotions, or portfolio features (only with consent).

We do not sell your personal information, and your project files are only shared with vendors or collaborators necessary to complete your service (e.g., printers, developers).

Cookies & Website Data

Like many creative service websites, we use cookies and analytics to understand how visitors use our site and to improve navigation and performance. This may include device information, location data, and page visit history.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, certain features of our website may not function as intended without them.

Sharing of Information

We may share your information only when necessary to:

• Process payments securely.

• Deliver your files via trusted platforms.

• Collaborate with approved third-party service providers (e.g., printing companies, web developers).

• Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

All third parties are required to protect your information in line with this policy.

Security of Information

We take reasonable steps to safeguard your information, including:

• Secure storage of digital project files.

• Limiting access to authorized personnel only.

• Using trusted, encrypted payment and file transfer platforms.

While we do everything possible to protect your information, no method of online storage or transmission is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:

• Access the information we hold about you.

• Request corrections or updates.

• Request deletion of personal information (subject to recordkeeping obligations).

• Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

Requests can be made by contacting designedbyshakeira@gmail.com.

Protecting Creative Work & Client Files

Project files, drafts, and designs you provide or that we create will be stored securely. We may request permission to display completed work in our portfolio or marketing materials, but this is always optional and requires your approval.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may link to external resources or platforms. Designed By Shakeira is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites and encourages you to review their policies before providing information.

Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach involving your personal or project information, you will be notified promptly in accordance with applicable laws.