Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

At Formartly Studio ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website formartly.studio, use our services, or interact with us.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Fill out contact forms or inquiry forms
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Book a consultation or meeting
  • Communicate with us via email or other channels
  • Apply for job positions

This information may include:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Company name and business information
  • Project details and requirements
  • Professional background (for job applications)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

  • IP address and device identifiers
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website addresses
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Date and time stamps
  • Clickstream data

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To respond to your inquiries, provide requested services, and manage client relationships
  • Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, marketing materials, and other information you've requested
  • Improvement: To analyze website usage, improve our services, and enhance user experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
  • Business Operations: To maintain and improve our website, detect technical issues, and prevent fraud
  • Recruitment: To evaluate job applications and communicate with candidates

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing clients (e.g., email service providers, hosting providers, analytics services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Consent: With your explicit consent or at your direction
  • Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Formartly Studio, our clients, or others

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze information. These may include:

  • Analytics: Google Analytics or similar tools to understand website usage
  • Scheduling: Calendly for appointment booking
  • Email Marketing: Email service providers for newsletter distribution
  • Social Media: Integration with social media platforms

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your information.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You provide information at your own risk.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@formartly.studio

Newsletter Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us directly.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your jurisdiction.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Formartly Studio

Email: hello@formartly.studio

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Website: https://formartly.studio