Privacy Notice

Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice applies to the handling of personal data by Sucks Design LLC (“Sucks”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) in connection with our website, sucks.design (the “Site”), and the services and content we provide through it (together, the “Services”). We respect the privacy of every person who interacts with our Site or uses our Services and are committed to protecting your personal data and upholding your rights.

1. Purpose of this Notice

1. Purpose of this Notice

This Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data. It outlines your rights and how to exercise them. “Personal data” refers to any information that relates to an identifiable individual. This includes names, contact details, IP addresses, and any data that can be linked to you.

Please read this Notice carefully. It should be read alongside our Cookie Policy, which explains our use of tracking technologies.

2. Who We Are

2. Who We Are

Sucks Design LLC is the data controller responsible for your personal data. We are a U.S.-based design company registered in California.

3. How to Contact Us

3. How to Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Notice or your data, you can contact us at:

Email: contact@sucks.design

4. How We Collect Personal Data

4. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

  • Directly from you when you fill out forms, contact us, subscribe to updates, or provide information during collaboration.

  • Automatically through cookies and analytics tools when you visit our Site (see our Cookie Policy).

  • From third-party sources, including business partners, public platforms, and social media interactions.

5. Who This Applies To

5. Who This Applies To

We process data from individuals in the following categories:

  • Visitors to our Site

  • Clients and collaborators

  • Event participants

  • Business partners and vendors

  • Applicants for roles or freelance projects

6. What Personal Data Do We Collect and Why

6. What Personal Data Do We Collect and Why

We collect and use your data to:

  • Provide and improve our Services

  • Communicate with you about projects, events, and news

  • Understand how users interact with our Site

  • Fulfill legal and contractual obligations

  • Manage hiring processes

Examples of data we collect include:

  • Name, email address, and contact information

  • Payment and billing details (where applicable)

  • Professional background and CVs (if applying for roles)

  • IP address and browser information

Our legal basis for processing your data includes the performance of a contract, our legitimate business interests, compliance with legal obligations, and, where required, your consent.

7. Marketing and Communications

7. Marketing and Communications

We may send you updates or promotional content via email or SMS, but only if you’ve opted in or we are otherwise legally permitted to do so. You can opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our communications or contacting us directly.

8. Recruitment and Hiring

8. Recruitment and Hiring

If you apply to work with us, we collect information relevant to your application, such as your resume, portfolio, contact details, and references. We may use third-party platforms to manage applications. We will not collect sensitive data unless legally permitted or with your consent.

9. Sharing Your Personal Data

9. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our Site and deliver our Services. These include:

  • Cloud storage and IT providers

  • Analytics and CRM services

  • Payment processors

  • Legal, accounting, and HR partners

  • Government agencies if required by law

We ensure all such third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

10. International Transfers

10. International Transfers

If we transfer personal data outside your country or region (e.g. the European Economic Area), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities.

11. Retention of Your Data

11. Retention of Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal and accounting requirements. If you opt out of communications, we may retain minimal information on a suppression list to respect your preferences.

12. Security Measures

12. Security Measures

We take data security seriously. We use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data from loss, unauthorized access, or misuse.

13. Your Rights

13. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • Access to your personal data

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion of your data

  • Restriction or objection to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdrawal of consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 3.

14. Use of Cookies

14. Use of Cookies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to understand usage and improve user experience. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for details.

15. Children’s Privacy

15. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

16. External Links

16. External Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please refer to their privacy policies before providing them with your data.

17. Changes to This Notice

17. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Notice from time to time. If we make material changes, we’ll notify you where appropriate. Please check this page periodically to stay informed.

Last Updated: July 29, 2025

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