Privacy & cookies policy

What data I collect

Last updated: June 16 2025

ASCS Design (“I”, “me, “or “my”), run by Sofia Sandvik and based in Sweden (EU), is committed by protecting your privacy. This policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website or interact with my services.

When you visit my website (www.ascsdesign.com) or contact me, I may collect the following information:

✷ Your name
✷ Business name or details
✷ Email address
✷ IP address
✷ Preferences

How I collect your data

Your personal data is collected when you:

✷ Fill out the contact form on my website
✷ Sign up for my newsletter

I also collect data automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

Why I collect your data

I only collect and use personal data when necessary to:

✷ Respond to your inquiries
✷ Process and deliver services
✷ Send you my newsletter (if you’ve opted in)
✷ Improve my website performance and services
✷ Understand user behavior through analytics

Third-party services I use

To deliver my services, I rely on the following third-party tools:

✷ Showit (website platform)
✷ Mailchimp (newsletter service
✷ Google Analytics (website insights)
✷ Google Fonts (website typography)

These services may process your data on my behalf in accordance with their privacy policies.

Legas basis for processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, I process your personal data based on:

✷ Consent (when you sign up for my newsletter or accept cookies)
✷ Contract (when you inquire about a service)
✷ Legitimate interest (to improve my website or business services)

How long I keep your data

✷ Inquiries and project-related data: up to 6 months post-project launch
✷ Newsletter subscribers: data is retained until you unsubscribe
✷ Analytics data: retained for up to 14 months, in line with Google Analytics’ standard data retention settings.

Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

✷ Access your personal data
✷ Correct or update your information
✷ Withdraw consent at any time
✷ Request that I delete your data

To exercise these rights, email me at hello@ascsdesign.com

Cookies

I use cookies to improve your browsing experience and gather analytics. You’ll be asked to consent when you first visit the site.

Cookies help:

✷ Understand how visitors use the website
✷ Remember your preferences
✷ Provide a smoother experience

You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time.

Data security

Your data is protected through:

✷ SSL encryption on this website
✷ Secure, password-protected third-party platforms

Contact me

If you have questions about this policy or want to access or delete your data, email me at hello@ascsdesign.com

Thank you!