Privacy Policy

1. Overview

DCS Studio ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website at dcsstudio.com or submit an application to work with us.

We adhere to applicable data protection laws globally, including the Australian Privacy Principles (Privacy Act 1988), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR - EU/UK), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in two main ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you complete our project application form or communicate with us directly, we collect:

• Your name and contact email address
• Your business name and website or social media links
• Information about your products, pricing, and business stage
• Project timeline preferences and budget alignment selections
• Details about your project goals and requirements

B. Information Collected Automatically

With your consent, we use cookies and tracking technologies (such as Meta Pixel and Google Analytics) to collect technical usage data, including:

• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Pages visited, duration, and referral sources
• Interactions with our website and conversion events

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To review, evaluate, and respond to your project application
• To communicate with you regarding your project inquiry
• To deliver and manage our 7-Day Sprint Shopify store builds and services
• To optimize our website performance, marketing, and user experience
• To comply with legal and financial reporting obligations

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use essential and non-essential cookies on our site. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time using our Cookie Banner or browser settings.

• Essential Cookies: Required for site navigation, form security, and remembering your cookie preferences.
• Analytics & Marketing Cookies (Meta Pixel / Google Tag Manager): Used to measure advertising performance and understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies are only activated once you grant consent.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only with trusted third-party service providers necessary to operate our business:

• Make.com: Secure automation platform used to process form submissions and notify our team.
• Meta / Facebook: Used for conversion tracking and ad attribution (with consent).
• Google Analytics: Used for website traffic analysis (with consent).
• Shopify: Development store platform used for client projects.

6. Data Storage & International Transfers

DCS Studio operates globally from Australia. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are in place to protect your data internationally.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

• Access, receive a copy of, or request deletion of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Withdraw your consent for marketing and analytics tracking
• Request restriction of data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@dcsstudio.com.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please email us directly at:

DCS Studio
Email: hello@dcsstudio.com
Website: dcsstudio.com