Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 22, 2026
Water Bear Design Studio ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at www.waterbeardesignstudio.com.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide We may collect personal information you voluntarily submit, such as when you contact us through our Contact Us page. This may include:
Your name
Your email address
Your company or organization name
Any message or inquiry you send us
Information Collected Automatically When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through Squarespace and its built-in analytics, including:
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or source
General geographic location (city/region level)
Device type
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
Improve and maintain our website
Understand how visitors interact with our content
Share information about our services when relevant to your inquiry
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Squarespace and Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted on Squarespace. By visiting our website, you are also subject to Squarespace's Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://www.squarespace.com/privacy. Squarespace may collect data through its infrastructure as part of hosting and operating our site.
4. Cookies
Squarespace uses cookies to support website functionality and analytics. These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site and allow certain features to function properly. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect your experience on our website.
5. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites for reference or informational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect the information submitted to us. Squarespace maintains industry-standard security measures as part of its hosting infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Choices
You may:
Request to know what personal information we have collected from you
Request that we delete your personal information
Opt out of future communications from us at any time
To make any of these requests, please contact us using the information below.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us through the Contact Us page on our website at: www.waterbeardesignstudio.com/contact-us