Aether Fox Studio

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2025-10-10

  1. Who We Are

    Aether Fox Studio LLC (“Aether Fox Studio,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides web design, development, and consulting services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit https://aetherfox.studio (the “Site”) or interact with us.

  2. What We Collect

    • Information you provide
      • Contact details: name, email, phone, company, role
      • Project details: goals, budget, timelines, content you submit
      • Communications: emails, messages, meeting notes
    • Information collected automatically
      • Usage data: pages viewed, links clicked, time on page, referring URLs
      • Device and tech: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
      • Cookies and similar tech: for analytics, performance, and basic site functionality
    • Information from third parties (if you use these tools with us)
      • Analytics: Google Analytics or similar
      • Scheduling: Calendly or similar (contact info, meeting metadata)
      • Payments/invoicing: Stripe/QuickBooks or similar (billing details—card data is handled by the processor, not us)
      • CRM/helpdesk: Notion/HubSpot/Email (contact and communication history)
      • Social/ads (optional): LinkedIn, Meta—ad or referral data if you come from those platforms

  3. How We Use Information

    • Provide and improve our services and Site
    • Respond to inquiries, proposals, and support requests
    • Manage projects, contracts, and payments
    • Analyze Site performance and user experience
    • Send service-related communications (e.g., proposals, invoices, updates)
    • With consent, send occasional marketing messages (you can opt out anytime)
    • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security issues
    • Comply with legal obligations

  4. Legal Bases (for EEA/UK visitors)

    If applicable under GDPR/UK GDPR, our processing bases include: consent, contract performance, legitimate interests (e.g., improving the Site and services), and legal obligations.

  5. Cookies and Tracking We use cookies and similar technologies to:

    • Keep the Site secure and functioning
    • Measure performance and improve content (e.g., Google Analytics)
    • Remember preferences Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Analytics can be disabled via tools like Google’s opt-out or your browser’s settings.

  6. Analytics

    We may use Google Analytics (IP anonymization enabled when possible) to understand how visitors use the Site. Google’s practices are described at https://policies.google.com/privacy and you can manage preferences at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

  7. Payment Processing

    If you pay us online, we use third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, QuickBooks, Paypal). We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. Your payment information is handled by the processor according to their policies.

  8. Sharing of Information

    We do not sell personal information. We share information with:

    • Service providers/contractors who help us run the Site and services (hosting, analytics, email, scheduling, accounting)
    • Professional advisors (legal, tax, accounting) as needed
    • Authorities when required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, property, or safety
    • Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or business reorganization

  9. Data Retention

    We retain information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. If you want us to delete your information, contact us at marketing@aetherfox.studio.

  10. Your Choices and Rights

    • Marketing: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in the message or by contacting us.
    • Access/Update/Delete: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting marketing@aetherfox.studio.
    • Do Not Track: Our Site does not respond to Do Not Track signals.
    • California/CPRA: If you are a California resident, you may have rights to know, correct, delete, and opt out of certain sharing. We do not sell personal information. To exercise rights, contact marketing@aetherfox.studio.
    • EEA/UK: You may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, and data portability; and to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

  11. Security

    We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  12. Children’s Privacy

    Our Site and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect children’s personal information.

  13. International Transfers

    If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. and other countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home jurisdiction.

  14. Third-Party Links

    Our Site may link to third-party websites or services that we do not control. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

  15. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date above indicates the latest revision. Material changes will be posted on the Site and, where required, we’ll notify you.

  16. Contact Us

    Aether Fox Studio LLC

    Email: hello@aetherfox.studio

    Website: https://aetherfox.studio

    Preferred meetings: By appointment (virtual or on-site in Kalispell area)