Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 11, 2025

TL;DR: We collect your design input, contact info, and usage data to provide and improve the service. We use Google Analytics and Vercel for hosting (you can opt out of analytics). We never sell your data to third parties. You have rights to access, correct, and delete your data anytime.

1. Introduction

Galligraphy Designs, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Short version: We collect the text and design settings you enter, plus contact info if you reach out to us. We also automatically collect basic usage data like what pages you visit.

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

Design Content:

  • Text you input to generate designs
  • Design customization preferences (colors, line weight, alignment, etc.)
  • Designs you choose to save or share (when accounts are implemented)

Contact Form: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Message content

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

Usage Data: When you access the Service, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of visit
  • General geographic location (country/city level)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze how you use the Service
  • Track usage patterns and engagement

See our Cookie Policy for more details.

Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Service. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to visiting.

3. How We Use Your Information

Short version: We use your information to generate designs, provide support, improve the service, and comply with legal obligations.

We use collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Delivery

  • Generate Circular Gallifreyan designs based on your input
  • Save your design preferences and settings
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

3.2 Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
  • Identify and fix bugs or technical issues
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Understand which designs and features are most popular

3.3 Communication

  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Send important updates about the Service
  • Notify you of changes to our Terms or Privacy Policy

3.4 Legal and Security

  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Protect our rights and property

4. How We Share Your Information

Short version: We never sell your data. We only share with service providers (Google Analytics, Vercel hosting, email), when required by law, or with your permission.

We do not sell your personal information. We share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

Google Analytics:

Hosting Provider (Vercel):

Email Service Provider (Zoho):

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

  • Court orders or legal processes
  • Government requests or investigations
  • Protection of our legal rights
  • Investigation of fraud or security issues

4.3 Business Transfers

If we are acquired, merged, or sell assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you of such transfers and any changes to this Privacy Policy.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with other parties when you explicitly consent (e.g., when you share designs on social media).

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy:

  • Design content: Stored temporarily in your browser session; not stored on our servers unless you create an account (when accounts are implemented)
  • Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics settings (typically 26 months)
  • Contact form submissions: Retained for as long as necessary to resolve inquiries (typically 2 years)
  • Usage logs: Retained for security and debugging purposes (typically 90 days)

You may request deletion of your personal information (see "Your Rights" below).

6. Your Rights

Short version: You can access, correct, delete, or request a copy of your personal information. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Portability

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

6.2 Correction and Deletion

  • Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)

6.3 Objection and Restriction

  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
  • Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

6.4 Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior processing).

6.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at https://galligraphy.com/contact. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. See our separate Cookie Policy for details on:

  • Types of cookies we use
  • How to control or disable cookies
  • Impact of disabling cookies on Service functionality

8. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms, learning resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, contact us immediately and we will delete it.

10. International Users

10.1 Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws.

By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

10.2 European Economic Area (EEA) and UK

If you are in the EEA or UK:

  • We process your information based on legal grounds (consent, legitimate interests, legal obligations)
  • You have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
  • Data transfers outside the EEA/UK are protected by appropriate safeguards

10.3 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: What personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

To exercise CCPA rights, contact us at https://galligraphy.com/contact.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

Technical Measures:

  • HTTPS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security updates and patches

Organizational Measures:

  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Regular security audits

Limitations: No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use the Service at your own risk.

12. "Do Not Track" Signals

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals. Our third-party analytics providers (Google Analytics) may track your browsing activity across websites.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Material changes will be notified via:

  • Prominent notice on the website
  • Email to registered users (when accounts are implemented)

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:

Contact Form: https://galligraphy.com/contact

Legal Entity: Galligraphy Designs, LLC (Colorado)

Address: [Your business address - update with your Colorado LLC registered address]

Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.

15. Specific Privacy Rights by Region

15.1 Nevada Residents

Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not currently sell personal information as defined by Nevada law.

15.2 Canada (PIPEDA)

Canadian residents have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), including the right to access and correct personal information.

15.3 Australia (Privacy Act)

Australian residents have rights under the Privacy Act 1988, including the right to access and correct personal information.

Summary of Your Privacy Rights:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your information (with exceptions)
  • Object to processing
  • Lodge complaints with data protection authorities

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.