Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 May 2025

At Craytive Design Studio, I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use my services or visit my website.

1. Data Controller

Craytive Design Studio is operated by me as a sole proprietor (Enskild firma) based in Sweden.
Contact details:

  • Email: malin@craytivedesign.com

  • Phone: +46 (72) 221-5722

  • Address: Herrhagsgatan 3A, Karlstad 65218

2. What Personal Data I Collect

I may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Your name and contact information (email, phone number, address)

  • Payment information (e.g., invoicing details)

  • Information you provide in communications or project briefs

  • Technical data from website use (e.g., IP address, cookies—see my Cookie Policy if available)

3. How I Use Your Personal Data

Your data is used only for the following purposes:

  • To manage and deliver my design services to you

  • To communicate with you about projects, invoices, and updates

  • To comply with legal obligations such as accounting and tax reporting

  • To improve my website and services

I do not use your data for marketing unless you have explicitly given consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

I process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity: To deliver design services and manage invoicing for your projects.

  • Consent: For any marketing communications, if you have explicitly agreed to receive them.

  • Legal obligation: To comply with accounting, tax, and other legal requirements.

  • Legitimate interests: To improve and maintain my website and services.

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

I do not sell or rent your personal data. However, I may share necessary information with:

  • Payment providers (e.g., Swish, PayPal) to process payments

  • Accounting or tax authorities as required by law

  • IT service providers who help me run my business and website

If your personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your data privacy.

I ensure that any third party handling your data complies with GDPR.

6. Data Retention

I retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide my services and fulfill legal requirements. Typically, this means keeping data for up to 7 years for accounting purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When transferring data internationally, I ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy and rights, such as Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission. If you want more details about these safeguards or have concerns, please contact me at malin@craytivedesign.com.

8. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, I will promptly assess the situation and take appropriate measures to mitigate any potential harm. If required by law, I will notify the Swedish Data Protection Authority (Datainspektionen) and affected individuals without undue delay, typically within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

I am committed to protecting your data and will keep you informed about any significant issues related to your personal information.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion or restriction of your data

  • Object to data processing in some cases

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting processing before withdrawal

You can exercise these rights by contacting me at malin@craytivedesign.com.

If you are not satisfied with my response, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swedish Data Protection Authority (Datainspektionen).

10. Security

I take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

11. Cookies and Tracking

My website does not use cookies for tracking or marketing purposes. However, your browser may store essential cookies necessary for the website’s basic functionality, which are managed by the website platform (Squarespace). You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings if you wish.

For more information on managing cookies, please refer to your browser’s help resources.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on my website.

Thank you for trusting Craytive Design Studio with your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, please feel free to contact me.