Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 3, 2026

Stander Studios ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data collected through our website and client management systems. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or engage our web hosting and digital marketing services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information needed to communicate, deliver our services, and fulfill contracts:

• Personal & Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, business name, billing address, and account details provided directly by you when filling out contact forms, requesting proposals, or signing client agreements.

• Payment & Transaction Data: Payment details processed through secure third-party payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or direct bank transfer details). We do not store full credit card information on our servers.

• Client Content & Assets: Text, imagery, media files, and brand credentials supplied to us for website development, hosting configuration, or social media management.

• Technical & Usage Data: Automated technical data collected when you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access timestamps.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following legitimate business purposes:

• Service Delivery: Building, configuring, and hosting client websites, managing social media channels, executing ad campaigns, and providing ongoing support.

• Billing & Administration: Processing payments, issuing invoices, enforcing contracts, and managing account communications.

• Marketing & Communication: Sending project updates, newsletter updates, or responding to inquiry submissions.

• Website Optimization: Analyzing traffic patterns to maintain server performance, patch security flaws, and improve user experience.

3. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

Stander Studios does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We share data only with trusted service providers necessary to deliver our services:

• Third-Party Infrastructure Providers: Cloud hosting providers, domain registrars, payment processors, analytical platforms, and email delivery services.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to enforce our contracts and protect our legal rights.

4. Fully Managed Infrastructure & Data Security

As part of our managed hosting and development model, Stander Studios maintains administrative control over hosted server environments. We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal and business data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking tools to collect standard web analytics, optimize site navigation, and measure marketing campaigns. You can disable cookies through your web browser settings, though doing so may affect website performance or availability.

6. Data Retention

We retain client data and personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the operational, legal, tax, or reporting requirements associated with our service contracts. Once data is no longer required, it is deleted or securely anonymized.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your local jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data held by us.

• The right to opt out of promotional communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in emails or contacting us directly.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions, feedback, or data requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Stander Studios

• Email: standerstudios@gmail.com

• Website: www.standerstudios.co.za