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Privacy Policy
1. Overview
KUMBR Studio respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you visit our website or engage our services.
This policy applies to all data collected through our website (kumbr.studio), email communications, and any other channels through which you interact with us.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and contact details (email, phone number)
- Company name and job title
- Project details and requirements shared through our contact form
- Communication records (emails, messages)
- Payment and billing information for active clients
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Device information (browser type, operating system)
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
- Referring website or source
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
- To manage and deliver ongoing projects
- To send relevant updates about our services (with your consent)
- To improve our website performance and user experience
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- To comply with legal obligations
We will never sell your personal data to third parties. Your information is used solely for the purposes outlined above.
4. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled and do not store personally identifiable information.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data. We use this information to improve our site's performance and content.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their privacy settings.
5. Data Sharing
We may share your information with trusted third parties only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers who assist in delivering our services (hosting, analytics, email)
- Professional advisors (legal, accounting) as required
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law
- With your explicit consent for any other purpose
All third-party service providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted communications, secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls.
While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic storage or transmission is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining industry-standard protections.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
- Client project data: retained for 5 years after project completion
- Contact form submissions: retained for 2 years
- Website analytics data: retained for 26 months
- Marketing communications: until you unsubscribe
After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure (the right to be forgotten)
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@kumbr.studio. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
9. International Transfers
As KUMBR Studio operates from both Turkey and Ireland, your data may be transferred between these locations. When transferring data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and KVKK (Turkish Personal Data Protection Law).
10. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
KUMBR Studio
hello@kumbr.studio
For data protection inquiries within the EU, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.