Who We Are : Welcome to Designwithleow. Our website address is: https://www.designwithleow.com.

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Email Signups

When you subscribe to our email list to receive newsletters, freebies, or updates, we collect your name and email address.

Why: To send you the resources you requested, keep you updated about our services, and provide promotional offers.
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent when subscribing.
Your Rights: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.

Freebies and Newsletters

When signing up for a freebie, we collect your email address to deliver the resource and send you occasional related updates. Your data is never shared or sold to third parties.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

The data entered in the comments form.
The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

Email Marketing Tools We use Mailchimp to manage our email marketing campaigns. When you subscribe to our email list, your data (name and email) is securely stored by Mailchimp. You can read Mailchimp’s privacy policy here: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/.

Cookies

We use cookies to:

Save your preferences (e.g., name, email) when commenting.
Analyze traffic and user behavior on our website to improve functionality.

Managing Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

Analytics

We use tools like Google Analytics to track visitor behavior and website performance. This may include:

IP address, device type, and browsing behavior.

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in improving our website and services.

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Provide the services you’ve requested (e.g., sending freebies, newsletters).
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
Analyze website performance and improve our services.

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

How Long We Retain Your Data

Email Addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
Analytics Data: Retained for up to 14 months.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data (unless required for legal obligations).
Right to Data Portability: Request a transfer of your data to another service provider.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing).
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: leo@designwithleow.com.

Data Sharing and Storage

Third-Party Processors: We use trusted third-party services (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics tools) that comply with GDPR.
Data Transfers Outside the EU: If any data is processed outside the EU, it is protected under GDPR-compliant agreements like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

How We Protect Your Data

We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data, including:

Secure hosting environments.
Encrypted communication (SSL).
Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Email: leo@designwithleow.com

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Last Updated: 7/1 2025

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