1. Introduction
Sani Creative ("Studio," "we," "us," or "our"), led by Terrence Sani, operates the website located at sanicreative.com (the "Site"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, submit inquiries, or engage our brand identity, packaging, website design, and visual support services.
By accessing our Site or working with us, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site or services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, or is reasonably capable of being associated with you ("Personal Information").
A. Information You Provide Directly
- Inquiries and Contact Information: When you fill out our contact forms, intake questionnaires ("Vibe Check"), or communicate with us directly via email (such as info@sanicreative.com), we collect your name, business name, email address, phone number, project details, timeline, and budget.
- Client Project Materials: When you engage Sani Creative for design services, you may provide brand assets, copy, imagery, credentials, and strategic briefs necessary to execute brand identity, packaging, or web development projects.
- Financial & Billing Information: If you contract our services, we may collect billing addresses and payment confirmation details through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Log and Usage Data: When you visit our Site, our servers automatically collect information your browser sends, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and access timestamps.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information to enhance user experience and analyze traffic patterns.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Providing and Managing Services: To deliver brand identity systems, physical packaging design, strategic websites, and ongoing visual support as contracted.
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, schedule consultations, discuss project scopes, and send administrative information, updates, or invoices.
- Site Improvement & Analytics: To analyze Site traffic, monitor user behavior, and improve our digital presence and user experience.
- Marketing & Portfolio Display: With your prior consent or agreement within our service terms, we may showcase completed project work within our portfolio. You may opt out of promotional communications at any time.
- Legal Compliance: To enforce our terms, protect our rights, comply with legal obligations, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Site may not function properly. We may utilize:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your hard drive until you delete them or they expire, used to remember your preferences.
- Analytics Cookies (e.g., Google Analytics): Used to understand how visitors interact with our Site so we can optimize content and performance.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your Personal Information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors, hosting providers, and payment processors who assist us in operating our Site and conducting our business, bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Information may be transferred as a business asset.
6. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your Personal Information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA Framework)
Depending on your geographic location (such as the European Economic Area or California), you may have specific rights regarding your Personal Information:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your Personal Information.
- Right to Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your Personal Information, under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to object to or restrict the processing of your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, or partner services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are directed to business owners, professionals, and corporate clients. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from individuals under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Studio Name: Sani Creative
Creative Director: Terrence Sani
Email: info@sanicreative.com
Phone: (832) 957-1663
Website: https://www.sanicreative.com