Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
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Privacy Policy
Studio NEA.R. · Effective: March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information Studio NEA.R. collects from visitors to www.studionear.co (the “Site”), how that information is used, and your rights in relation to it. NEA.R. is a sole proprietorship registered in Washington State.
1. Who This Policy Applies To
This policy applies to all visitors to the Site, regardless of location, including visitors based in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA). If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), described in Section 7 below.
2. What Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you use the contact form on either Site, you may submit your name and email address. This information is sent to Studio NEA.R. via the form provider and received in our business email (Zoho Mail). We do not store contact form submissions in any separate database.
If you sign up for the mailing list on studionear.com, your email address is collected and stored by Squarespace.
If you use a scheduling link to book a call with Studio NEA.R. (via a third-party tool such as Calendly, if in use), that tool may collect your name, email address, and any information you provide when booking. Please refer to that tool’s own privacy policy for details.
Information Collected Automatically
The Site use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with the Site. This may include your approximate location (country or city level), browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
Google Analytics uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to collect this data. By using the Site, you consent to the use of these cookies. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Squarespace may also collect basic technical data such as IP addresses and page views as part of their standard platform operations. Studio NEA.R. does not control this data collection. Please refer to Squarespace’s respective privacy policies for details.
3. How We Use Your Information
Studio NEA.R. uses the information collected solely for the following purposes:
• To respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form
• To manage scheduling of calls or consultations
• To understand how visitors use the Site and improve their content and structure (via Google Analytics)
• To maintain records of clients and prospective clients for business purposes, including tracking communications, payment schedules, and project notes
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Storage and Retention
Contact form enquiries received by email are stored within our Zoho Mail account for as long as reasonably necessary for business purposes. Client information (name, email, payment details, and project notes) may be stored in internal business records — such as a spreadsheet or document — for the duration of the client relationship and for a reasonable period afterward for record-keeping purposes.
If you would like your information deleted from our records, you can request this at any time by contacting us at the email address listed in Section 9. We will action deletion requests promptly and confirm when complete.
5. Cookies
The Site use cookies primarily through Google Analytics. A cookie consent notice may be displayed on your first visit to the Site. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on the Site.
Studio NEA.R. does not use advertising cookies or social media tracking pixels.
6. Third-Party Services
The Site interact with the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:
• Squarespace — website hosting
• Google Analytics — website analytics
• Stripe — payment processing for clients
• Zoho Mail — business email
• Calendly (if in use) — call scheduling
Studio NEA.R. is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
7. Your Rights (Including EU/EEA Visitors)
Regardless of your location, you have the right to:
• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of any inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent to data processing at any time (where processing is based on consent)
If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have additional rights under the GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Our lawful basis for processing personal data under GDPR is legitimate interest (for analytics and business records) and consent (for the mailing list signup).
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at the address in Section 9. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Studio NEA.R.
Seattle, Washington, USA
Email: contact@studionear.co
10. Changes to This Policy
Studio NEA.R. reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
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Terms of Use
Studio NEA.R. · Effective: March 2026
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of www.studionear.co (the “Site”), operated by NEA.R., a sole proprietorship based in Seattle, Washington, USA. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of the Site
The Site is provided for informational purposes only. You may browse the Site for personal and professional reference. You may not use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use of them.
2. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, photography, and other materials — is the property of Studio NEA.R. or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, or exploit any content from the Site for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Studio NEA.R. Personal, non-commercial reference is permitted provided attribution is given.
3. No Professional Advice
The content on the Site is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on the Site constitutes professional marketing, legal, financial, or business advice. Any strategies, frameworks, or ideas shared on the Site are general in nature and do not constitute a client relationship.
A formal client relationship with Studio NEA.R. is only established through a signed Client Services Agreement.
4. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. Studio NEA.R. has no control over the content of those sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
5. Disclaimers
The Site are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Studio NEA.R. makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Site.
Studio NEA.R. does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Studio NEA.R. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of the Site, even if Studio NEA.R. has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
7. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of King County, Washington.
8. Changes to These Terms
Studio NEA.R. reserves the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
9. Contact
For any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Studio NEA.R.
Seattle, Washington, USA
Email: contact@studionear.co
Studio NEA.R. · Seattle, WA · www.studionear.co · Terms of Use