Privacy Policy

Sage Oki (“I,” “me,” or “the Site Operator”) respects the privacy of visitors to this website. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and managed when you visit this website or contact me regarding my design services.

1. Personal Information I Collect

When you contact me through this website's contact form or other communication channels, I may collect the following personal information:
* Name
* Email address
* Inquiry or project details
This website uses Google Analytics to understand visits and interactions. Google Analytics may use cookies and collect information about the pages you view and your browser and device. Google processes this information to provide analytics reports. For details about how Google uses information from sites and apps that use its services, see https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. Technical information may also be processed by services used to host and operate this website.

2. How I Use Personal Information

I use personal information for the following purposes:
* Responding to inquiries and communicating with prospective or existing clients
* Discussing project requirements and preparing quotations or proposals
* Arranging meetings and providing requested design services
* Managing project-related communications and records
* Operating, maintaining, and protecting this website
I do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to those described above unless permitted by applicable law.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Where the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR applies, I process personal information on an appropriate legal basis, which may include:
* Pre-contractual steps: To respond to your inquiry, discuss a potential project, and prepare a quotation at your request.
* Contract performance: To provide services and fulfil obligations under an agreement with you.
* Legitimate interests: To maintain and protect this website, manage business communications, and maintain appropriate business records, where these interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
* Legal obligations: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable legal requirements.
The applicable legal basis depends on the circumstances and the purpose of the processing.

4. Data Storage and Retention

I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Inquiry information may be retained for the time needed to respond to the inquiry and manage any resulting discussions or project. If an inquiry does not result in a project, the information will be deleted or otherwise disposed of when it is no longer reasonably necessary, unless retention is required for legitimate business purposes or by applicable law. Information relating to commissioned projects may be retained for the duration of the business relationship and any additional period necessary to meet legal, accounting, or record-keeping obligations.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information

I do not sell personal information. Personal information will not be disclosed to third parties except where necessary to operate this website, provide requested services, comply with legal obligations, or otherwise as permitted by applicable law. Service providers may process information on my behalf in connection with website hosting, contact form functionality, or other necessary website operations. Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards will be considered when personal information is shared with service providers or transferred internationally.

6. Third-Party Services

STUDIO
This website is built and hosted using STUDIO. Information submitted through the contact form may be processed through STUDIO's services. The processing of information by STUDIO is also subject to its applicable terms and privacy policies.

Google Fonts
This website uses Google Fonts to display web fonts. When a page loads, your browser may connect to Google's servers to retrieve font files. This connection may involve the processing of technical information. For further information, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to measure website traffic and interactions. Google may use cookies and process information about your use of this website as described in Section 1. Learn more at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

7. International Data Transfers

Some service providers used to operate this website may process information in countries other than your country of residence. Where applicable data protection laws impose requirements on international transfers of personal information, I will take the steps required by those laws. The relevant processing arrangements and safeguards depend on the services used and the circumstances of the transfer.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and the applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
* Request access to your personal information
* Request correction of inaccurate information
* Request deletion of your personal information
* Request restriction of certain processing activities
* Object to certain processing activities
* Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format, where applicable
* Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection supervisory authority
To exercise an applicable right, please contact me using the email address below. I may need to verify your identity before responding to a request. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable law.

9. Data Security
I take reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, alteration, and other forms of improper handling. However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in my services, website operations, or applicable legal requirements. The latest version will be published on this website. Where required by applicable law, I will take additional steps to notify affected individuals of significant changes.

11. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
Name: Sage Oki
Email: hello@sageoki.com

Last updated: October 26, 2026