Privacy Policy

We care about your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.

Last updated: January 15, 2025Version: 2.1

1. Introduction

Welcome toBookmark Design ("we", "our", or "us"). We operate the website atbookmarkdesign.co (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

This policy applies to all users ofBookmark Design, including visitors, registered users, and website submitters.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

  • Account information such as your name and email address when you register
  • Website submissions including URLs, Twitter handles, and resource links
  • Communications you send us via email or contact forms
  • Feedback and survey responses

Information collected automatically

  • Log data including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent
  • Device information such as hardware model, operating system, and unique identifiers
  • Usage data including features used, search queries, and click patterns
  • Location data derived from IP address (country/region level only)

Information from third parties

  • Social login data if you sign in via Google or GitHub
  • Analytics data from our analytics providers
  • Payment information processed by our payment processor (we never store card details)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • To process website submissions and credit contributors
  • To send transactional emails such as submission confirmations
  • To respond to your comments and questions
  • To monitor usage patterns and improve user experience
  • To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers

We share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, subject to confidentiality agreements.

Legal requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

Business transfers

IfBookmark Design is involved in a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.

Essential cookies

Required for core features like authentication and security.

Analytics cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website. You can opt out via your browser settings.

Preference cookies

Remember your settings such as theme preference between visits.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary:

  • Account data: Duration of your account plus 90 days after deletion
  • Submission data: Indefinitely as part of our public gallery
  • Log data: 12 months
  • Analytics data: Aggregated, anonymised form indefinitely
  • Communication records: 3 years

7. Your Rights

GDPR

Depending on your location, you may have these rights:

  • Right to access — Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure — Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to portability — Request your data in a machine-readable format
  • Right to object — Object to processing for direct marketing

Contact us at privacy@bookmarkdesign.co. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Third-Party Services

We currently use:

  • Cloudflare R2 — image and asset storage
  • Vercel — hosting and edge network
  • PostHog — privacy-friendly analytics
  • Resend — transactional email delivery

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, contact us at privacy@bookmarkdesign.co.

10. Security

  • All data encrypted with TLS in transit
  • Passwords hashed, never stored in plain text
  • Access restricted to authorised personnel only
  • Regular security audits and reviews
No method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email and an on-site banner for 30 days.

12. Contact Us