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Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Protecting Your Privacy
Learn more about how Design Visionary collects and uses data and your rights as a user
Updated January 2, 2025

Introduction

Design Visionary (the “Design Visionary Group”) is made up of several companies that provide tools and resources to help the world’s designers develop and showcase their creative talents (each referred to as a “Service,” and collectively as the “Services”). Each company within the Design Visionary Group operates as a data controller, meaning they are responsible for processing personal data as per relevant data protection laws. These companies include:

  • Design Visionary
  • Creative Hub
  • FontForge
  • DesignKit

We recognize how important privacy is to our users and are committed to safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide us with when you use our Services. It also outlines your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as well as how to exercise those rights.

Please note that third-party websites or services that we may link to are not covered by this Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those third parties separately.

Information We Collect

The data we process depends on how you interact with our Services. Many of our Services require users to create an account, which involves the collection of personal information such as your name and email address. Additionally, specific services may request additional information. For example, Design Visionary connects creative professionals with businesses and individuals in need of design services. To facilitate such connections, we may collect payment details and other data required to fulfill legal obligations.

Here is a breakdown of the types of information we collect:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, username, password.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, payment history.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our Services (e.g., IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, timestamps).
  • Content Data: Any content you post or share through our Services (e.g., designs, comments, messages).
  • Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences for receiving promotional and informational emails.

In addition, we may collect information automatically through the use of cookies and similar technologies to enhance the functionality of our Services and provide a more personalized experience.

Sensitive Personal Data

Certain types of personal data are considered sensitive under data protection laws and require additional protection. Sensitive personal data may include information regarding race, ethnicity, political views, religious beliefs, membership in trade unions, health data, or information related to sexual orientation.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data. However, we allow users to voluntarily provide certain information through their profiles, such as biographical details, which may include sensitive data. If users choose to include such data, they have full control over the information shared and may update or delete it at any time.

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for several purposes, which are necessary for providing and improving our Services. The legal bases for our processing activities are outlined below:

  1. Consent: We may process your information if you have given us explicit consent. For example, if you sign up for our newsletter or allow us to send you marketing emails.
  2. Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract, such as processing payments or fulfilling a design service agreement.
  3. Legal Obligations: We may process your personal data to comply with legal requirements, such as tax obligations or responding to law enforcement requests.
  4. Legitimate Interests: We may process your data to pursue legitimate business interests, such as improving our Services, preventing fraud, or ensuring security.

Your Rights Under Data Protection Law

Under various data protection laws, such as the GDPR and CCPA, you have certain rights regarding the data we collect. These rights may vary depending on your location. Below are your rights and how you can exercise them:

  1. Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you, how we process it, and the purpose of processing.
  2. Correction: You can request to correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  3. Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions, such as the need to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
  4. Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format and transfer it to another service provider.
  5. Objection and Restriction: You may object to or restrict the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  6. Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to the withdrawal.

If you would like to exercise any of your rights, you can contact us at the contact details provided below or update your account preferences directly through your settings page. You can also unsubscribe from marketing communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.

Special Rights for EU and California Residents

EU Residents (GDPR)
As an EU resident, you have specific rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, rectify, delete, or transfer your data. You can also object to processing or request the restriction of processing under certain circumstances. If you believe we have violated your rights, you may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

California Residents (CCPA)
Under the CCPA, California residents have the following rights:

  • Right to Know: You can request information about the personal data we’ve collected, used, or shared.
  • Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, with some exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You can opt-out of the sale of your personal information (though we do not sell your data).
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via email at admin@designvisionary.org or through your account settings page.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and employ a variety of technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute protection of your data. You are also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for securing your devices.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete it or anonymize it.

Advertising

We partner with advertising providers to display relevant ads across our Services. These providers may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect data about your browsing activity. To learn more about this type of advertising, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Privacy Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website or through other communication channels.

Further Information and Complaints

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we process your personal data, please contact us at admin@designvisionary.org.

For EU residents, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. You can find more information on the European Data Protection Board’s website.

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