Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy explains how SAFDS (“SAFDS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website, browse products, purchase items, register for events, subscribe to updates, or otherwise interact with our platform.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

01. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when placing an order, joining a waitlist, subscribing to updates, submitting an inquiry, attending an event, or communicating with us directly.

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, billing address, shipping address, payment details, purchase history, event registration information, and any additional details you choose to provide through forms, email, or other communication channels.

We may also automatically collect limited technical and browsing information such as device type, browser type, IP address, referring pages, interaction behavior, shopping cart activity, and general analytics data used to understand how visitors interact with the website and improve overall performance.

02. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to operate and improve the SAFDS experience across commerce, editorial content, customer support, and event-related communication.

Your information may be used to process transactions, fulfill orders, coordinate shipping, respond to inquiries, provide customer support, manage event attendance, improve website functionality, analyze site performance, prevent fraudulent activity, and communicate updates related to products, releases, collaborations, or future events.

From time to time, we may also use your information to send marketing or promotional communication where legally permitted. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time.

03. Orders, Payments, and Shipping

Users may choose to subscribe to newsletters, release announcements, product updates, editorial content, or future event communication through the website or related platforms.

Marketing emails may include information regarding new product releases, collaborations, exhibitions, events, editorial stories, or general SAFDS updates.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communication at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting us directly.

04. Email Communications and Marketing

Users may choose to subscribe to newsletters, release announcements, product updates, editorial content, or future event communication through the website or related platforms.

Marketing emails may include information regarding new product releases, collaborations, exhibitions, events, editorial stories, or general SAFDS updates.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communication at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting us directly.

05. Cookies and Tracking

The website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand visitor behavior, optimize performance, remember user preferences, and support commerce-related features such as shopping cart retention.

These technologies help us better understand how visitors navigate the website, which products or content receive engagement, and how the overall experience can continue evolving.

Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact certain features or functionality across portions of the website.

06. Sharing Your Information

SAFDS does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We may share limited information with trusted partners, vendors, service providers, or platforms that assist with payment processing, website hosting, analytics, shipping, customer communication, event coordination, or operational support necessary to run the business and website experience.

Information may also be disclosed where required by law, to comply with legal obligations, protect SAFDS rights or property, investigate misuse of the website, or support security and fraud prevention measures.

07. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party platforms or external services, including social media channels, event platforms, payment providers, editorial references, or partner websites.

Once you leave the SAFDS website, we are not responsible for the content, policies, practices, or security of those third-party platforms. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external services they choose to visit or interact with.

Including links to external platforms does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or responsibility for those services unless explicitly stated.

08. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services, complete transactions, maintain operational records, resolve disputes, comply with legal obligations, or support legitimate business purposes.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information collected, the nature of transactions, legal requirements, or operational needs related to SAFDS products, events, or services.

When information is no longer reasonably required, we take steps to securely remove, delete, or anonymize stored data where appropriate.

09. Security

We take commercially reasonable measures to help protect personal information and maintain the security of our website, systems, and transaction processes.

However, no method of online transmission or digital storage can ever be guaranteed as completely secure. While we work to protect information submitted through the website, SAFDS cannot guarantee absolute security of transmitted or stored data.

Users are encouraged to avoid sending sensitive information through unsecured communication channels whenever possible.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and SAFDS does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that information has been submitted by a child without appropriate parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to remove that information from our systems.

Parents or guardians who believe a child may have provided information through the website may contact us directly for assistance.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location or applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include requesting access to stored information, correcting inaccurate data, requesting deletion of personal information, withdrawing consent from marketing communication, or limiting certain forms of processing where legally applicable.

To submit a request regarding your information, please contact SAFDS directly using the contact details below.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

SAFDS may update or revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in business operations, website functionality, legal requirements, or service providers.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

We encourage users to review this page occasionally to stay informed about how information is collected and used.

13. Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal information, orders, or data-related requests, please contact us directly.

SAFDS
St. Petersburg, FL
studio@safds.com