Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

At Direct Design, we believe trust is the foundation of every great business relationship. That includes how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you visit our website or contact us.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website or contact us, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business name
  • Project details and messages submitted through our contact form
  • Any files, photos, or information you choose to share with us

We may also automatically collect certain information about your visit, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser and device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on our website
  • Referring websites
  • General website analytics

This information helps us improve our website, understand how visitors use our content, and provide a better overall experience.

How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Respond to your questions and inquiries
  • Provide estimates and project proposals
  • Complete website design, photography, videography, branding, and digital marketing services
  • Communicate with you regarding current or future projects
  • Improve our website and customer experience
  • Meet legal or contractual obligations when necessary

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, although some features of the website may not function properly.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to help operate our business, including services such as:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Maps
  • Email providers
  • Contact form services
  • Payment processors

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and maintain their own privacy and security policies.

Client Information

If you hire Direct Design, any information you provide for your project—including website content, photos, videos, logos, branding materials, business information, or account credentials—will only be used to complete your project, provide support, and maintain our professional relationship.

Your confidential business information will never be shared with others without your permission unless required by law.

Portfolio & Marketing

Direct Design may showcase completed projects, photography, videography, branding, logos, or publicly accessible websites in our portfolio, social media, or marketing materials.

If your project contains confidential information or you would prefer your work not be featured, simply let us know. We're happy to respect your wishes.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information through secure hosting, software updates, password protection, and industry-standard security practices.

While no website or online service can guarantee absolute security, we work hard to keep your information safe.

External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. Direct Design is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites we do not own or control.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for businesses and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Your Rights

You may contact us at any time to:

  • Request access to the information we have about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information when applicable
  • Ask questions about how your information is handled

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time as our business, website, or legal requirements change. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, we'd be happy to help.

Direct Design
Columbiana County, Ohio

Email: nick@directdesignohio.com

Website: www.directdesignohio.com

We're a small business ourselves, and we believe your information should be treated with the same respect and care we'd expect for our own. Your trust means everything to us, and we're committed to earning it every step of the way.