PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Your privacy matters.

At Orikhe Studio, we believe transparency should be as carefully designed as the websites we create. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.

We collect only the information necessary to respond to inquiries, communicate with you, and provide the services you request. We do not sell personal information, and we do not use advertising or profiling technologies on this website.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Contents

01 Data Controller
02 Scope of this Privacy Policy
03 Information We Collect
04 How We Use Your Information
05 Legal Basis for Processing
06 Data Retention
07 Sharing of Personal Information
08 International Data Transfers
09 Data Security
10 Your Privacy Rights
11 Children's Privacy
12 Trusted Service Providers
13 Changes to this Privacy Policy
14 Contact Information

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through this website is:

Michelle Machado Santiago
doing business as Orikhe Studio
Partita IVA: 05584650260
Established in Italy

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact:

Email: hello@orikhestudio.com

2. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors of orikhestudio.com and describes how personal information is collected and processed through this website.

It applies only to information collected through this website and does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked from our pages.

3. Information We Collect

We collect only the information you voluntarily provide to us.

Contact Form

When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we may collect:

• First name

• Last name

• Email address

• Project topic

• Estimated timeline

• How you heard about Orikhe Studio

• Any information you choose to include in your message

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and discuss your potential project.

Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

• Your email address

Our newsletter is managed through MailerLite using a double opt-in process. This means your subscription is only confirmed after you verify your email address.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every newsletter email.

Technical Information

Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit this website, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Operating system

• Date and time of access

• Requested pages

This information may be processed by our hosting provider to ensure the security, availability, and proper functioning of the website. Orikhe Studio does not use this information to identify individual visitors, analyze browsing behavior, or create user profiles.

4. How We Use Your Information

We process personal information only for legitimate purposes, including:

• Responding to inquiries

• Communicating regarding requested services

• Sending newsletters to subscribed users

• Improving the security and functionality of the website

• Complying with legal obligations

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, personal data is processed on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent (for newsletter subscriptions)

• Your request prior to entering into a contract (project inquiries)

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Our legitimate interest in maintaining the security and proper functioning of the website

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law.

For example:

• Contact inquiries are retained only as long as reasonably necessary to manage communications and potential business relationships.

• Newsletter subscription information is retained until you unsubscribe.

• Technical logs are retained according to our hosting provider's operational requirements.

When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

7. Sharing of Personal Information

Orikhe Studio does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Personal information may be shared only with trusted service providers that assist in operating this website or delivering requested services. These providers process personal data solely on our behalf and only to the extent necessary to perform their services.

At the time of this Policy, these providers include:

• Framer, which hosts and delivers this website.

• MailerLite, which manages newsletter subscriptions and email communications.

These providers may process personal information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

8. International Data Transfers

Some of the service providers used by Orikhe Studio may process personal information outside your country of residence, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where personal data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where required.

9. Data Security

Protecting your personal information is important to us.

Orikhe Studio implements appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Request deletion of your personal information.

• Restrict or object to certain processing activities.

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

• Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.

• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:

hello@orikhestudio.com

We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

11. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 16.

Orikhe Studio does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so that appropriate steps can be taken to remove the information.

12. Trusted Service Providers

This website currently uses the following third-party services:

Framer

Framer provides the hosting infrastructure necessary to deliver this website.

MailerLite

MailerLite manages newsletter subscriptions and email communications. If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be processed by MailerLite in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

Orikhe Studio encourages visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party providers to better understand how their personal information is processed.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or the services offered by Orikhe Studio.

When material changes are made, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact:

Orikhe Studio
Michelle Machado Santiago
Partita IVA 05584650260

Email: hello@orikhestudio.com