PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: September 10, 2026

1. General Information

This Privacy Policy describes how Maria Startseva ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data provided by visitors and potential clients ("you") on this website. I am committed to processing your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

3. Personal Information I Collect

Depending on how you interact with this website, I may collect the following personal data:

• Contact Details: Full name, email address, phone number, or social media handles (e.g., Telegram, Instagram).

• Project & Business Information: Website URLs, project briefs, budget estimates, target launch dates, and any messages or files you attach to inquiry forms.

• Technical & Usage Data: IP addresses, device types, browser information, and browsing activity collected via cookies.

5. Third-Party Integrations

I do not sell, lease, or distribute your personal data. To run my design practice effectively, data may be processed through trusted third-party services connected to this website:

• Communication & Delivery: Email providers (e.g., Gmail) and messaging applications (e.g., Telegram).

• Storage & Analytics: Cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive, Notion) and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics).

6. Cookies & Web Analytics

This site uses necessary cookies to function properly and analytical cookies to understand how visitors interact with my content. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies via the cookie consent banner when visiting this site.

7. Data Retention & Your Rights Under GDPR

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill your request or complete a client project. Under GDPR regulations, you have the right to:

• Access, update, or correct your personal data.

• Request the permanent deletion of your data from my records and Squarespace storage.

• Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly at:
starcevamaria92@gmail.com

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please discontinue using this site.

2. Scope of Website Content & Services

This website serves as an online portfolio and commercial presentation for [Your Name / Studio Name].

• All content, portfolio showcases, service descriptions, and pricing indicators are provided for informational and promotional purposes.

• Submitting a project brief, contact form, or request for complimentary resources (such as free audits or calls) does not constitute a binding contract or guarantee of service availability.

• Formal client engagements begin only after a separate contract/proposal is mutually signed and agreed upon.

3. User Conduct & Form Submissions

When submitting information through forms on this site, you agree to:

• Provide truthful, accurate, and up-to-date contact details and project info.

• Refrain from submitting malicious links, offensive materials, or unauthorized third-party content.

• Respect that free offerings, consultations, or resources are provided at my sole discretion and may be adjusted or declined without notice.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on this website — including visual designs, layouts, custom code, text, graphics, branding assets, and project showcase images — is my exclusive intellectual property unless explicitly stated otherwise.

• You may not copy, reproduce, modify, or redistribute any design assets, portfolio work, or website templates without prior written permission.

5. Limitation of Liability

• The information and strategic advice provided on this website or in downloadable design resources are offered "as is" for guidance only.

• I am not liable for any business decisions, financial losses, technical bugs, or conversion changes resulting from the independent application of ideas or concepts found on this site.