Privacy Policy & Disclosure

Privacy Policy & Disclosures

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

We at Playfuldesignsstudio.com (“we,” “us,” “our”) are dedicated to protecting the privacy of our visitors and subscribers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, playfuldesignsstudio.com (the “Site”), read our content, or subscribe to our email list.

Our commitment is to process your information responsibly, securely, and in compliance with all applicable privacy laws. This policy applies to all website visitors and email subscribers.

Information We Collect

We collect information in two main ways:

  • Information You Provide to Us: The primary personal information we collect is your email address, which you voluntarily provide when you sign up for our email list to receive free downloads or newsletters.
  • Information Collected Automatically: When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other usage data through cookies and analytics services (see Section Cookies and Tracking Technologies).
How We Use Your Personal Information

Our primary goals in processing your personal information include:

  • To Deliver Free Products: To send you the free downloads (like printable planners and trackers) that you requested when you subscribed.
  • To Send Marketing and Informational Emails: To send you our newsletters, which may include tips on organizing and savings, blog post updates, and information about our products or affiliate products.
  • To Improve Our Website: To use analytics data to understand how visitors interact with our Site, which content is popular, and how we can improve the user experience.
  • To Respond to Inquiries: To respond to any questions or comments you send to us directly.
Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • Email Marketing Service Providers: We use third-party services (like [e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit, MailerLite]) to manage our email list and send newsletters. These services only process your email address on our behalf.
  • Analytics and Advertising: We use third-party services to help us understand website traffic, measure ad performance, and participate in affiliate marketing. These services may collect data via cookies. Our partners include:
    • Google Analytics
    • Google AdSense
    • Amazon Affiliates
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety or the rights and safety of others.

When sharing data with third parties, we use Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) where required to ensure your information is managed in accordance with GDPR and other relevant laws.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to function, enhance your experience, and help us improve.

  • What are Cookies? Small data files placed on your device to remember preferences and collect usage information.
  • How We Use Them:
    • Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality.
    • Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site.
    • Advertising & Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver more relevant advertisements.
  • Your Choices and Consent: Upon your first visit, a cookie consent banner will allow you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

For more detailed information, please visit our full Cookie Policy at: https://www.playfuldesignsstudio.com/cookie-policy/

Data Storage and Protection

We take the security of your data seriously and implement the following measures:

  • Data Storage: Your personal information is stored on secure servers located in the United States (US). We partner with reputable data hosting and email service providers who adhere to stringent data protection standards.
  • Data Protection Measures: We employ robust security measures, including encryption technologies, to protect your data during transfer and at rest, and to safeguard it against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.
Your Data Rights (GDPR)

In accordance with the GDPR and other applicable laws, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right of Access: To request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: To request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): To request the deletion of your personal information under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: To request that we restrict how we process your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: To receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: To object to our processing of your information (including for direct marketing).
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: To withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: To lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Compliance with United States Privacy Laws (CCPA)

For residents of the United States, including California, you have the following additional rights:

  • Right to Know: To request disclosure of what personal information we have collected, used, shared, or sold about you.
  • Right to Delete: To request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
  • Right to Correct: To ask us to correct inaccurate information we have about you.
  • Right to Opt-Out: To request that we stop selling or sharing your personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

Submitting Requests: You may submit a request by email. We will verify your request by comparing the information you provide with our records.

Appeals: To appeal a decision we have made regarding your request, please contact us within 60 days of our response, explaining why you believe our decision was incorrect.

Direct Marketing and Communications

By providing your email address to download our Free Products, you consent to receive direct marketing communications from us. This includes newsletters, tips, and information about our products and services.

Your Right to Opt-Out: You can withdraw this consent and opt out of our marketing emails at any time. Every marketing email we send will include a clear and easy-to-use “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom.

Data Breach Notification Procedures

We have procedures in place to identify, assess, and respond to a data breach. In the event of a breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms:

  • Notification to Authorities: If required by law, we will notify the relevant data protection authorities.
  • Notification to Individuals: If the breach poses a significant risk to you, we will notify you without undue delay, providing clear information about the breach and the steps you can take to protect yourself.
Affiliate & Product Disclosures

Product Ownership Disclosure (Our Etsy Shop) Transparency is important to us. Please note that we are the owner and creator of the digital products (such as printable planners, savings trackers, and other downloads) linked to our Etsy shop, Playfuldesignsshop.etsy.com.

While We may discuss the benefits of these products in our blog posts, we profit directly from the sale of these items. Our goal is to create helpful tools that We use personally, but we want to ensure you are aware that these are our own products.

Affiliate Link Disclosure In addition to our own products, this website contains affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, We may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

We only recommend products or services that we have personally used, tested, or truly believe will add value to your life (such as planning supplies, tech gadgets, or organization tools).

Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Playfuldesignsstudio.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

As an Amazon Associate, We earn from qualifying purchases.

Contact Us

For any questions, feel free to contact us here.