Privacy Policy
Effective: June 2025
Who we are
Our website address is: https://www.subsurfacedesignpress.com.
How we protect your data
We take appropriate security measures to protect your information. Backups of this site are encrypted and securely stored using DreamObjects, a private cloud storage system.
What data we collect and why
Newsletter Signups
We collect your email address—and optionally, your name—when you sign up to receive updates. This allows us to share news about publications, exhibitions, and reflections from the artist’s studio. Mailing list data is managed and stored securely via MailerLite.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized, non-personal data about how visitors interact with the site. This helps us improve the user experience and understand general site performance.
Cookies
This site may use cookies for performance tracking, functionality, and basic security. You can adjust cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Who we share your data with
Visitor data may be processed by the following third-party tools:
- MailerLite – for managing email subscriptions
- Google Analytics – for anonymous site usage tracking
- (Optional) Spam detection services – if commenting features are ever enabled
No personal data is sold, traded, or shared with other parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
How long we retain your data
Subscriber information is retained indefinitely unless you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Form submissions (if enabled) may be retained for up to one year for reference and administrative purposes.
No other personal data is stored unless required for legal, administrative, or security functions (such as backups or audit logs).
What rights you have over your data
If you have signed up for the newsletter, submitted a contact form, or created an account (if enabled), you may request:
- An exported file of your personal data
- Deletion of your personal data
To make such a request, contact:
gwendolyn@subsurfacedesignjournal.com
This does not include data we are required to retain for legal, security, or administrative reasons.
Where your data is sent
Information submitted through forms may be processed by secure third-party services:
An automated spam detection service (only if commenting is enabled)
MailerLite for email list management
Google Analytics for visitor tracking