Privacy, Cookies & Data
At Transparent Design, we like to keep things simple. True to our name, we want you to know exactly how this site handles your data. We don’t harvest personal information to sell, and we don’t keep anything on our servers that we don’t absolutely need to keep the lights on.
1. Privacy Policy
How we handle your information
The Newsletter: If you choose to sign up for our newsletter, we’ll ask for your email address. We use a double opt-in process, meaning you’ll get a confirmation email to make sure it’s really you. We only use this to send you the updates you asked for, and you can opt out at any time.
Server Logs: Like almost every website, our server keeps a basic log of technical details (like your IP address and browser type) to help us keep the site secure and running smoothly. This data is standard for web hosting and isn’t used to identify you personally.
Your Data Rights: You’re in control. If you want to know what data we have (it won't be much) or want us to delete your newsletter subscription, just drop us a message.
No Third-Party Sales: We will never sell your data.
2. Cookies & Storage
How we use your browser’s memory
We use a few digital tools to make your experience better. Some stay for your visit (Session Storage), and some stay until you clear them (Local Storage) - that's why you only have to watch the intro once.
Essential Storage: We use session cookies and storage to make the site work properly while you’re browsing. These vanish as soon as you close your tab.
Preferences: We might use local storage to remember things like your theme choice so the site looks right the next time you visit.
Analytics (GA4): We use Google Analytics 4 to see which of our projects people find interesting. It’s all anonymised—we see trends, not people. We only turn this on if you give us the nod via our cookie banner.
UK GDPR & PECR: We operate fully within UK data protection laws, ensuring your privacy is respected by default.
If you want to ask us anything else about your data and how we use it, then just give us a shout.