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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2025

Akeela Studios (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and services. It also outlines your rights under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for U.S. users.

By accessing our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Our Services

Akeela Studios provides web development, branding, and digital design services to small and medium-sized businesses. Our offerings include but are not limited to:

  • Website design and development
  • Logo and graphic design
  • Branding and marketing strategy
  • UI/UX design
  • Business consultation for digital transformation

This Privacy Policy applies to all users who engage with our website, services, and customer support.

2. Scope of Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Visitors of our website.
  • Customers who engage our services.
  • Individuals who interact with us via email, phone, or social media.

This policy does not cover third-party websites or services linked from our site. We encourage users to review third-party privacy policies before sharing personal data.

3. Categories of Personal Data Collected

We collect the following types of personal data, depending on your interactions with us:

3.1 Contact & Identity Data

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Company name (if applicable)

3.2 Payment & Transaction Data

  • Billing information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
  • Purchase history and invoices

3.3 Usage & Technical Data

  • IP address, device type, browser type
  • Website interactions, pages visited, and time spent on pages

3.4 Marketing & Communication Data

  • Subscription preferences (email newsletters, promotions)
  • Responses to surveys or feedback requests

3.5 Customer Data

If you provide us with customer data (e.g., website content, logos, or personal data from your clients as part of a project), we process it only on your behalf and in accordance with your instructions.

We do not collect sensitive data such as race, religion, political opinions, or health-related information.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

  • To provide services – Manage your account, process transactions, and deliver projects.
  • To improve user experience – Optimize our website, services, and customer interactions.
  • To communicate with you – Send important updates, project details, or marketing content (only with consent).
  • For legal and security purposes – Prevent fraud, comply with regulations, and protect rights.

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

For EU users, we process data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – When you voluntarily provide information (e.g., newsletter sign-ups).
  • Contractual Necessity – To fulfill a service agreement.
  • Legitimate Interest – To improve services and ensure security.
  • Legal Obligation – When required by law.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Rights Under GDPR (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:

  • Access your data.
  • Correct inaccuracies.
  • Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”).
  • Restrict processing under certain conditions.
  • Object to direct marketing.
  • Request portability of your data.

6.2 Rights Under CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what data we collect and how it’s used.
  • Delete your personal data.
  • Opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data).
  • Receive equal service regardless of privacy preferences.

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@AkeelaStudios.com.

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent personal data. However, we may share your information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors) for operational purposes.
  • Legal authorities when required by law.
  • Business transfers if Akeela Studios undergoes a merger or acquisition.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience.

8.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies – Necessary for site functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies – Track site performance.
  • Marketing Cookies – Deliver relevant advertisements (only with consent).

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Data Security and Retention

We use security measures to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure.

9.1 Data Retention

  • We retain data only as long as necessary for business purposes or legal compliance.
  • You may request data deletion at any time (see Section 6).

10. International Data Transfers

For users outside the Philippines, data may be transferred internationally where our service providers operate. We ensure adequate data protection measures in compliance with GDPR.

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies. We encourage users to review third-party policies before sharing personal data.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated “Effective Date.”

If significant updates occur, we will notify users via email or website announcements.

13. Contact Us

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

📧 privacy@AkeelaStudios.com
📍 Rizal, PH 1860
📞 +63 977 1234567