Privacy Policy
Last updated: [date to be set at launch]
Who we are. Erudite Designs ("we") provides product design and development services in the United States. Legal entity: Erudite Designs, Wisconsin [entity type to confirm]. You can reach us about privacy by using the contact form on our home page and choosing "Privacy request".
What we collect
- Information you send us: your name, email, optional company and phone, project description, timeline, budget range, and any files you upload (images, drawings, CAD).
- Technical and marketing data (only after you consent where required): pages visited, referrer, campaign tags (UTM and click IDs), device and browser type, approximate location from IP address, and the first and last source that brought you to us. We store this with your enquiry so we know how you found us.
- Security data: Cloudflare Turnstile checks and rate limiting to stop spam. These may process your IP address and browser signals.
Why we use it
To reply to your project, prepare proposals, deliver services, keep the site secure, measure and improve the site and our marketing, and meet legal duties.
Legal bases (where GDPR or UK GDPR applies)
Consent (analytics, marketing cookies, contacting you), steps at your request before a contract, and our legitimate interests (security, running the business).
Your files
Uploaded files are stored privately, are used only to evaluate and deliver your project, and are not shared publicly. We will sign an NDA on request. [Retention period to be decided, for example 24 months if no engagement.]
Who we share with
Service providers: Cloudflare (hosting, security, file storage, email sending), [analytics provider], [email or CRM provider], and professional advisers. We do not sell personal information.
Cookies and similar tools
See the Cookie Policy. You can change your choices at any time with "Cookie settings" in the footer.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or export your data, to object to or restrict processing, to withdraw consent, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell it) and of targeted advertising. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA. We respond within the time required by law and do not discriminate against you for using these rights.
International transfers
Our providers may process data in the United States and other countries. [Mechanisms to be confirmed.]
Security
We use encryption in transit, access controls and private storage. No method is perfectly secure.
Children
This site is not directed to children under 16.
Changes
We will update this page and its date when our practices change.
Contact
Use the contact form and choose "Privacy request".