Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2, 2026

Derek Charles Design Studio, a trade name of Derek Charles, LLC ("we," "our," or "us"), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through derekcharles.studio (the "Website").

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Billing address

  • Phone number

  • Payment-related information

  • Order details

  • Messages submitted through contact forms

  • Newsletter subscription information

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Referral URLs

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the Website

  • General geographic location derived from IP address

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Communicate about purchases and customer service inquiries

  • Send requested updates, newsletters, and marketing communications

  • Improve Website performance and user experience

  • Analyze Website traffic and visitor behavior

  • Detect fraud, unauthorized activity, or security incidents

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Payment Processing

Payments made through the Website may be processed by third-party payment providers.

We do not store complete credit card numbers or payment credentials on our servers. Payment information is collected and processed directly by the applicable payment processor according to their privacy policies and security practices.

4. Cookies and Analytics

The Website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand visitor behavior.

These technologies may be used to:

  • Remember user preferences

  • Analyze Website traffic

  • Measure marketing effectiveness

  • Improve site performance

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.

5. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, join a mailing list, or otherwise provide your email address, we may send you:

  • Product announcements

  • New artwork releases

  • Studio updates

  • Promotional offers

  • Other communications related to Derek Charles Design Studio

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in those emails.

We may still send transactional or administrative emails relating to purchases, account activity, or customer service matters.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties when necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Shipping and fulfillment providers

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Analytics providers

  • Professional advisors and legal counsel

We may also disclose information if required by law, court order, legal process, or to protect our rights, customers, or property.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfill orders

  • Provide customer service

  • Maintain business records

  • Comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission, internet communication, or data storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or social media platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party services. Users should review the privacy policies of those services independently.

10. Children's Privacy

This Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

11. Photography, Artwork, and User Content

If you submit photographs, testimonials, reviews, comments, or other content through the Website or social media channels associated with Derek Charles Design Studio:

  • You represent that you have the right to provide such content.

  • You grant us permission to display and use the content in connection with our business operations, marketing, and promotional efforts unless otherwise agreed in writing.

  • We reserve the right to remove content at our discretion.

Ownership of your submitted content remains with you unless otherwise agreed.

12. AI Training and Content Protection

The photographs, artwork, designs, and creative content displayed on this Website are protected intellectual property owned by Derek Charles, LLC d/b/a Derek Charles Design Studio.

We do not grant permission for any person, company, automated system, data scraper, crawler, bot, artificial intelligence developer, machine learning platform, or similar technology to collect, copy, download, reproduce, archive, process, or use Website content for the purpose of:

  • Training artificial intelligence systems

  • Training machine learning models

  • Building image datasets

  • Developing generative AI tools

  • Improving automated content generation systems

Any such use requires our prior written consent.

13. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to:

  • Request access to information we maintain about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of certain information

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Request information regarding data sharing practices

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Derek Charles, LLC
3527 S Federal Way, Ste 103-007
Boise, ID 83705
DBA Derek Charles Design Studio
Website: https://www.derekcharles.studio
Email: hello@derekcharles.studio

Privacy Policy Summary

In plain English:

  • We collect only the information needed to run the website and fulfill orders.

  • We do not sell your personal information.

  • We use trusted third-party providers for payments, shipping, analytics, and email communications.

  • You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

  • Your information is protected using reasonable security measures.

  • Our artwork and photography may not be used to train AI systems without written permission.

This summary is provided for convenience only. The full Privacy Policy governs.