Creative Director & AI-Driven Brand Strategist
Privacy Policy
Effective date: 10/09/2025
Contact: mt2ndesign@gmail.com
I (“MATX”, “I”, “me”, “my”) respect your privacy. This Policy explains how I collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit my website or work with me.
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Scope
This Policy covers my website matxdesign.com and any forms, emails, bookings, proposals, or file transfers related to my services.
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What I collect
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Identifiers & contact: name, email, phone, company, role.
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Project materials: briefs, brand assets, reference files, feedback.
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Billing data: invoicing details (payments are processed by trusted providers; I do not store full card data).
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Usage data: IP address, device, browser, pages viewed, session data, cookies or similar tech.
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Public/social info: details you make public or send via LinkedIn or similar.
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How I collect it
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Directly from you (forms, email, calls, contracts).
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Automatically via cookies/analytics when you browse the site.
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From third parties you authorize (e.g., file-sharing or scheduling tools).
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Why I use it (lawful bases where applicable)
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Provide services & communicate (perform a contract).
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Quotes, proposals, portfolio approvals (legitimate interests/consent).
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Operate, secure, and improve the site (legitimate interests).
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Billing & compliance (legal obligations).
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Marketing updates—only with consent; you can opt out anytime.
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AI & confidentiality
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I sometimes use professional AI tools to ideate or produce assets.
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I do not upload your confidential materials to public AI models without your written permission.
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I minimise or anonymise prompts and use enterprise features where available.
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You may opt out of AI use for your project by emailing me.
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Portfolio use
I value discretion. I may showcase final work (and high-level outcomes) in my portfolio only with your prior consent or as allowed by contract/NDA. You can request removal at any time where contractual rights permit.
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Sharing your data
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I don’t sell your data. I share it only with:
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Service providers (hosting, email, analytics, payment, storage, project tools) under confidentiality and data-processing terms;
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Professional advisers (legal/accounting) if needed;
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Authorities when legally required;
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Business change (if I reorganise my sole-proprietor activities, your data may transfer with appropriate safeguards).
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International transfers
My providers may process data in other countries. I use reputable vendors and, where required, rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses).
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Cookies & analytics
The site may use essential, performance, and analytics cookies. You can manage preferences via the cookie banner (if enabled) or your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.
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Data retention
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Project files: typically 24 months after completion unless agreed otherwise.
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Invoices & tax records: up to 7 years (or as required by law).
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I delete or anonymise data when it’s no longer needed.
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Inquiries & proposals: up to 24 months.
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Security
I use reasonable technical and organisational measures (access controls, encrypted storage where available, least-privilege practices). No system is 100% secure.
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Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object, or port your data, and to withdraw consent. To make a request, email
mt2ndesign@gmail.com. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data authority.
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Children
My services are not directed to individuals under 16. I do not knowingly collect children’s data.
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Do Not Track
There is no consistent industry standard for DNT signals; my site may not respond to them.
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Third-party links
My site may link to external sites. Their privacy practices are their own; please review their policies.
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Changes
I may update this Policy from time to time. I’ll post changes here and update the Effective date above.
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Contact: MATX (sole proprietor)