Aralo Studio ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website aralostudio.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site or contact us, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in two ways: information you provide directly, and information collected automatically when you visit the site.
Information You Provide
When you submit the contact form on this site, we collect your name, email address, and any message or details you choose to include. This information is transmitted to us via Formspree, a third-party form service, and is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Information Collected Automatically
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors use this site, including pages visited, time spent on the site, general geographic region (city/country level), device type, and referring source. This data does not identify you personally. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to consultation requests and inquiries submitted through the contact form.
- To understand how visitors use the site so we can improve its content and usability.
- To process payments when you purchase a service plan (payments are handled entirely by Stripe; we do not store your payment card information).
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Third-Party Services
This website uses the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:
- Formspree processes contact form submissions. Formspree Privacy Policy
- Stripe processes payments for service plans. Stripe Privacy Policy
- Google Analytics collects anonymized site usage data. Google Privacy Policy
4. Cookies
This site uses cookies placed by Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data as described above. We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking across other websites, or storing personal information. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though doing so may affect how some parts of the site function.
5. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained in our email inbox for as long as necessary to fulfill your request or maintain an ongoing business relationship. Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's standard retention settings. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at the email address below.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you. To make such a request, please contact us at jeremy@aralostudio.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: