Privacy Policy.

01Introduction.

This Privacy Policy explains how NearBlack Studio ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information obtained through our website, nearblack.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

02Information we collect.

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you use our contact form or email us directly. This may include:

• Your name
• Business name
• Email address
• Website URL
• Any additional information you include in your message

We also collect limited technical information automatically through our analytics provider, Plausible Analytics. Plausible does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and is fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR. The data collected includes aggregate page views, referral sources, browser type, and country of origin. No individual visitors are tracked or identified.

03How we use your information.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about potential projects
• To send you a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your inquiry
• To improve our website and services based on aggregate analytics data
• To comply with legal obligations

04Email communications.

When you submit the contact form, we use Resend as our email service provider to deliver your inquiry to our team and send you a confirmation email. Resend processes your email address and name solely for the purpose of delivering these emails. We do not send marketing emails, newsletters, or promotional content unless you explicitly opt in to receive them.

05Data sharing and disclosure.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: We use third-party services (Resend for email delivery, Cloudflare for hosting, Plausible for analytics) that process data on our behalf and are bound by their own privacy policies.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

06Data retention.

We retain contact form submissions and correspondence for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which they were collected, maintain our business records, and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at hello@nearblack.com.

07Cookies and tracking.

This website does not use cookies. We do not use any cookie-based tracking, retargeting, or advertising technologies. Our analytics provider, Plausible, operates without cookies and without collecting personal data.

08Data security.

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our site is served over HTTPS, and our infrastructure is hosted on Cloudflare, which provides enterprise-grade security. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

09Your rights.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to object to or restrict processing of your data
• The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@nearblack.com. We will respond within thirty (30) days.

10Children's privacy.

This Site is not directed at individuals under the age of eighteen (18). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

11Third-party links.

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

12Changes to this policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting to this page. The "Effective" date at the top of this policy reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site following changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13Contact us.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

NearBlack Studio
hello@nearblack.com