PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

The Short Version

We collect the minimum information needed to provide our services. We don't sell your data. We don't spam you. We use standard tools (Google, Calendly, email) to run the business. You can request deletion anytime.

Below is the legal version that covers everything in detail.

1. Who We Are

Creative Eye Studios ("we," "us," "our") operates creativeeyestudios.com and provides brand, web development, and digital infrastructure services to businesses, athletes, and media properties.

Contact: rj@creativeeyemultimedia.com

2. What Information We Collect

Information You Give Us

  • Contact info: Name, email, phone number when you book a call or reach out
  • Project details: Information you share in consultation forms, emails, or calls
  • Payment info: Billing address and payment details (processed securely via Stripe)
  • Athlete info: Stats, film links, photos, and biographical details for recruiting platforms

Information We Collect Automatically

  • Website analytics: Pages visited, time on site, referral source (via Vercel Analytics)
  • Device info: Browser type, IP address, device type (standard web server logs)
  • Cookies: Small files that help the site function and remember your preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide services: Build your website, manage your project, communicate about deliverables and timelines
  • To process payments: Charge for services, send invoices, manage subscriptions
  • To schedule meetings: Send booking confirmations, calendar invites, and reminders via Calendly
  • To improve our site: Understand how people use the site, fix bugs, optimize performance
  • To send updates: Project status, completed deliverables, occasional company news (you can unsubscribe)

What we DON'T do: Sell your data, spam you with marketing emails, or share your information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services We Use

We use the following services to run the business:

Calendly

For booking consultations. They collect your name, email, and responses to booking questions. See Calendly's privacy policy.

Google Workspace

For email, calendar, and Google Meet video calls. See Google's privacy policy.

Vercel

For hosting and analytics. They collect basic usage data. See Vercel's privacy policy.

Stripe

For payment processing. We don't store your credit card info—Stripe does. See Stripe's privacy policy.

5. How We Protect Your Information

  • Encryption: All data transmitted to/from our site uses SSL/TLS encryption
  • Access controls: Only authorized team members can access client data
  • Secure storage: Client files stored on encrypted servers (Vercel, Google Drive)
  • Regular backups: Project files backed up to prevent data loss

No system is 100% secure, but we use industry-standard practices to protect your information.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we have about you
  • Correction: Request we correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request we delete your personal information
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (link in every email)
  • Data portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, email us at rj@creativeeyemultimedia.com.

7. Cookies

We use cookies (small text files) for basic site functionality and analytics:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the site to work (session management, security)
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand site usage (Vercel Analytics)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly.

8. Client Deliverables & Intellectual Property

When we build something for you:

  • You own it: Final deliverables (websites, logos, content) belong to you upon full payment
  • Portfolio rights: We may showcase your project in our portfolio unless you request otherwise
  • Your content: Photos, videos, text you provide remain your property

9. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Active projects: We keep your data for the duration of our working relationship
  • After project completion: We retain project files for 1 year (for support/revisions)
  • Financial records: Kept for 7 years (tax/legal requirements)
  • Marketing data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to anyone under 18. If you're a parent booking an athlete site for your child, you're providing consent on their behalf. We don't knowingly collect information from children without parental consent.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you via email or a notice on our website. Continued use of our services after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Last updated: December 17, 2025

12. Questions?

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, reach out:

Creative Eye Studios

Email: rj@creativeeyemultimedia.com

Website: creativeeyestudios.com