Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 26, 2025
Studio Joy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates as a design company based in Charleston, South Carolina. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in connection with our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described herein.
1. Information We Collect
Studio Joy does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information directly from visitors. However, third-party platforms and services we employ (such as website hosting, analytics, and email providers) may automatically collect certain information about your visit, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring URLs
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Device identifiers
We do not combine this information into personally identifiable profiles. We are not responsible for any data that we may collect from you. By using this site, you agree to allow us to collect information from you.
2. Use of Information
The information collected by third-party platforms may be used for:
Monitoring and analyzing site traffic and usage
Improving website performance and user experience
Delivering technical support
We do not use or process personal information for marketing purposes unless you explicitly opt in via a third-party platform.
3. Sharing of Information
Studio Joy does not knowingly share any personally identifiable information with third parties, except as required to:
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal process
Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Studio Joy, our users, or others
When users click an external link, the external site may collect information from them, however, Studio Joy is not responsible or liable for this in any circumstance
Third-party service providers (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services, email services) may have access to aggregated or anonymized data strictly for operational purposes. We require those providers to maintain appropriate safeguards.
4. User Rights and Choices
Because we do not maintain user accounts or knowingly collect personal information, most user rights under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) are not applicable. Nevertheless, if you believe we have collected personal information about you, you may:
Request access to any personal data we hold
Request correction or deletion of personal data
Request to limit or opt out of any further processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us at charlotte@studio-joy.org.
5. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we may delete such information.
6. Compliance with CCPA
For California residents, Studio Joy’s “Privacy Notice for California Residents”:
Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories of personal information collected, sold, or disclosed.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information.
To submit a request under CCPA, please email charlotte@studio-joy.org. We will verify your request in accordance with applicable law.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time, and we reserve the right to do so without notice. The “Effective Date” at the top reflects the date of the latest revision. Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries or requests, please contact:
Studio Joy
Email: charlotte@studio-joy.org
Thank you for visiting Studio Joy. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your information.
