1. Introduction

Welcome to Layalin Creative ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we handle your personal data when you visit our website and tell you about your privacy rights.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

• Contact Information: Name, email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
• Communication Data: Any messages you send us through contact forms
• Newsletter Preferences: Your subscription preferences and interests

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone setting, operating system
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website (if analytics are enabled)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To send you our newsletter (only if you've subscribed)
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve our website and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and content
• Legal Obligation: When required by law

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Email Service (EmailJS)

We use EmailJS to process newsletter subscriptions and contact form submissions. Your email address and name are shared with EmailJS solely for this purpose. Please review EmailJS's Privacy Policy.

5.2 Analytics (If Enabled)

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. Please review Google's Privacy Policy.

5.3 Social Media Platforms

Our website contains links to social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook). When you interact with these platforms, their privacy policies apply. We do not control and are not responsible for their privacy practices.

5.4 Support Platforms

If you support us through Patreon, Ko-fi, or YouTube memberships, those platforms' privacy policies apply to information collected through their services.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Contact Form Inquiries: Up to 2 years after resolution
• Analytics Data: As specified by the analytics provider's policy

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@layalin.com.

9. Newsletter

9.1 Subscription

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from us with updates, content, and information about our projects.

9.2 Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any newsletter email or by contacting us directly.

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Types of Cookies We May Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (if analytics enabled)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

14. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: hello@layalin.com
• Contact Form: Contact Page

16. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws.