Who we are
Evident Design Studio is a web and graphic design studio operated in Jackson, Michigan. Our website address is https://evidentdesignstudio.com.
Cookies
Evident Design Studio does not require user accounts or allow comments, so we do not use cookies associated with user profiles or commenting functions.
We use cookies exclusively for:
Google Analytics: To analyze aggregate traffic and understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., measuring page visits and performance).
Essential Site Functionality: Temporary session cookies or anti-spam measures (such as Google reCAPTCHA) required to protect our contact form and ensure the website operates properly.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your web browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to view our website or submit inquiries through our contact form.
Contact Form Submissions
When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we collect the personal information you provide, which typically includes your name, email address, phone number, and any details you include in your message.
How we use this information:
We use this data solely to respond to your inquiry, provide project quotes, and communicate with you regarding design and marketing services for your business. We do not use your contact form submission details for marketing mailing lists without your explicit consent, nor do we sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Embedded content from other websites
Our website does not currently include embedded content (such as videos or external frames) from third-party websites. If we embed content in the future, it will behave in the exact same way as if you visited the third-party website directly.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. Your data is only shared with trusted third-party service providers essential to running our business operations, including:
Website Hosting & Email Providers: To securely store our website data and deliver contact form submissions to our inbox.
Google Analytics: To process aggregated, non-personally identifiable usage statistics as described in our Google Measurement Services section below.
Spam Detection Services: Contact form submissions may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How long we retain your data
Contact Form Submissions: If you send us a message via our contact form, we retain the email message and your contact details for up to 3 years for customer service, record-keeping, and legal compliance purposes.
Analytics Data: Google Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google’s data retention settings (typically 2 to 14 months) before being automatically deleted.
User Accounts & Comments: Because our website does not support user accounts or public comments, we do not store any user registration or commenting data.
What rights you have over your data
You can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Contact form submissions may pass through an automated spam detection filter and are processed through our website host’s secure mail servers located in the United States.
Google Analytics traffic data is transmitted to and stored on Google’s servers, governed by Google’s data protection policies.
Google Measurement Services
Use of Analytics and Data Sharing
We use Google Measurement Services, including Google Analytics, to help us understand how people interact with our website and to improve our products and services. These tools collect information such as device information, browser type, pages visited, and interactions on the site.
Data Shared with Google
When you use our website, certain personal data may be shared with Google. Google acts as a separate data controller for this information and may use it to:
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner (if applicable).
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information, or opt out of certain data processing:
For more information on how Google handles data, please see Google’s Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about how we use your personal data, or to exercise your rights, please contact us.