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Privacy Policy for Why Not Design Studio (YNDS)

Published in November 2024

Why Not Design Studio (referred to as "YNDS," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

YNDS is a web design and development company based in Budapest, Hungary, specializing in Webflow projects, UX/UI design, application design, and SEO services. For questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

  • Email: hello@ynds.io

2. What Data We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

  • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and other details submitted through contact forms or service inquiries.
  • Project Information: Details you share regarding your project needs.

B. Information We Automatically Collect

  • Cookies: We use cookies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. Refer to Section 6 for more details.
  • Analytics Data: Information about your browsing behavior, IP address, device type, browser type, pages viewed, and time spent on our site.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: For marketing communications and optional cookies.
  • Contractual Necessity: To provide the services you request.
  • Legitimate Interests: For website analytics and service improvements.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services.
  • To improve our website, services, and user experience.
  • To analyze website traffic and visitor trends.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: For website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), hosting, and other tools that support our operations.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Some of our service providers may process your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

6. Cookies and Tracking

A. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand user behavior and improve our website.

B. Types of Cookies We Use

  1. Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
  2. Analytics Cookies: To track user interactions (e.g., Google Analytics).
  3. Marketing Cookies: To deliver personalized ads and content.

C. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.

7. Your Rights

As a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), including Hungary, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
  • Objection: Object to data processing, including for direct marketing.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke any consent you’ve given us for processing activities.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@ynds.io

If you believe we have violated your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with Hungary’s National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH):

8. How We Store and Protect Your Data

  • Data Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data.
  • Retention Period: We keep your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling processes that have legal or significant effects on individuals.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. YNDS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by GDPR.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

  • Email: hello@ynds.io