Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by AshlarMade Studio LTD, a company registered in the United States. When we refer to "AshlarMade," "we," "us," or "our," we mean AshlarMade Studio LTD.

• Website: ashlarmade.com
• Email: hello@ashlarmade.com

2. Data We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with us:

Information you provide directly

• Name, email address, and message content when you use our contact form
• Billing and payment information when you purchase our services or digital products
• Any additional details you share during project discussions

Information collected automatically

• IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate about projects
• Deliver services and digital products you have purchased
• Process payments and manage billing
• Improve our website, services, and user experience
• Send relevant updates about your project or account (not unsolicited marketing)
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data based on:

• Contractual necessity — to deliver services or products you have requested
• Legitimate interest — to improve our website and communicate about active projects
• Consent — when you voluntarily submit information via our contact form or subscribe to communications
• Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers — hosting (Vercel), analytics (Google Analytics), payment processors, and email services that help us operate
• Legal authorities — if required by law, regulation, or legal process

All third-party providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Project and billing records are retained as required by Maltese and EU law.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification — correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure — request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction — limit how we process your data
• Portability — receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Withdraw consent — at any time, without affecting prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@ashlarmade.com.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) where our service providers operate. In such cases, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Children

Our services are not directed at individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

• Email: hello@ashlarmade.com
• Company: AshlarMade Studio LTD, 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA