Privacy Policy

BZ Studio

At BZ Studio, we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or submit information through our forms.

By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including:

• Contact information: First name, last name, email address, and any information included in your message.

• Professional information: LinkedIn profiles, portfolio or website links, creative specialties, professional experience, and descriptions of your work.

• Rate information: Minimum and preferred hourly rates submitted by creative professionals.

• Project information: Details about potential projects, business inquiries, or collaboration opportunities.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to questions, inquiries, and project requests.

• Review submissions from creative professionals.

• Build and maintain our network of creative talent.

• Match creative professionals with potential projects and opportunities.

• Communicate about relevant work, collaborations, and business opportunities.

• Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.

• Protect our website and comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not use talent application information for unrelated marketing campaigns without an appropriate legal basis.

3. How We Store Your Information

Information submitted through our website may be stored in Google Workspace, including Google Sheets, as well as other business systems used by BZ Studio.

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Authorized BZ Studio team members who need it for legitimate business purposes.

• Service providers that help us operate our website, communications, and business systems.

• Potential clients or project collaborators, when appropriate and consistent with the purpose for which the information was collected.

• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by applicable law.

5. Creative Talent Submissions

When you submit your information to join the BZ Studio talent network, you understand that:

• Your information may be reviewed and maintained for consideration for future opportunities.

• Submission does not guarantee employment, freelance assignments, or project placement.

• We may contact you about projects that align with your experience, skills, and availability.

• You may request that we update or remove your information from our talent database.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including maintaining our creative talent network, responding to inquiries, and meeting legal obligations.

We periodically review information for continued relevance and may delete records that are no longer needed.

You may request deletion of your information by contacting us.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website is built using Framer and may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, security, and performance.

If we use analytics or other optional tracking technologies, we will provide any notices or choices required by applicable law.

You can also manage certain cookies through your browser settings.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you.

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Request deletion of your personal information.

• Object to or restrict certain uses of your information.

• Withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing.

We will review and respond to privacy requests in accordance with applicable law.

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may include links to external websites, including LinkedIn, portfolio sites, and other third-party services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites we do not control. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and professional talent network are intended for adults and are not directed toward children under the age of 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

11. International Visitors

If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be processed or stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Where required by applicable law, we will use appropriate safeguards for international transfers of personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our practices, services, or legal obligations.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information, please contact: info@bzstudio.co