Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 6, 2026

Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information Gill’s Studio collects, how it is used, and what rights you have regarding your personal data. Please read it carefully.

By using this website and purchasing any product or service from Gill’s Studio, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Gill’s Studio is operated by a sole trader based in the Slovak Republic. This website is operated at gillsdigitaltudio.com and provides web design services and digital products.

2. What Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us, place an order, or use any form on this website, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your business name (if applicable)
  • Any information you voluntarily provide in contact forms or project briefs
  • Communication history between you and Gill’s Studio
2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically including:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring website or source
  • Device type and operating system

This information is collected through standard web analytics tools and cookies. See Section 6 for more on cookies.

2.3 Payment Information

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. Gill’s Studio does not collect, store, or have access to your credit or debit card details at any point. All financial data is handled exclusively by Stripe under their own privacy policy and security standards. You can review Stripe’s privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders and service requests
  • Communicate with you about your project, order, or inquiry
  • Send your digital download links and project deliverables
  • Issue invoices and manage payments
  • Improve the website and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

As Gill’s Studio operates within the European Union and serves EU customers, we process your personal data under the following legal bases as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Consent — where you have explicitly given us permission to contact you or use your data for a specific purpose

Contract performance — processing necessary to fulfill your order or service agreement

Legitimate interests — processing necessary for the operation and security of our business

Legal obligation — processing required to comply with applicable laws

5. How We Share Your Information

Gill’s Studio does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Stripe — for secure payment processing
  • Email service providers — solely for the purpose of delivering your files and communications
  • Legal authorities — if required by law or to protect our legal rights

All third parties we work with are required to handle your data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Cookies

This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function correctly
  • Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
  • Preference cookies — remember your settings and preferences

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies as described above.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Order and payment records — kept for a minimum of 5 years to comply with Slovak accounting and tax legislation
  • Project communication and files — kept for the duration of the working relationship and up to 2 years after project completion
  • Contact form inquiries — kept for up to 12 months if no project proceeds
  • Analytics data — retained in anonymized form

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the European Union you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access — you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification — you can request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected
  • Right to erasure — you can request that we delete your personal data where there is no legitimate reason to continue processing it
  • Right to restriction — you can request that we limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability — you can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to object — you can object to our processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at gillsdigitalstudio@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in the Slovak Republic:

Úrad na ochranu osobných údajov Slovenskej republiky 🌐 dataprotection.gov.sk

9. Data Security

Gill’s Studio takes the security of your personal data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. All payment processing is handled by Stripe which maintains the highest level of payment security certification (PCI DSS compliant).

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we do everything we can to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third Party Links

This website may contain links to third party websites. Gill’s Studio is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Gill’s Studio reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of this website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact me.