Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 28, 2026

Welcome to DesignZonal (“DesignZonal,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle information when you visit DesignZonal.com (the “Site”), contact us, request digital services, create or manage a directory listing, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with DesignZonal and our services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using the Site or providing information to DesignZonal, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with DesignZonal.

A. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact DesignZonal;
  • Submit a project or digital-service inquiry;
  • Request information about our Services;
  • Create, submit, claim, or manage a business listing;
  • Create or use an account;
  • Subscribe to a newsletter or other communications;
  • Purchase a product or service;
  • Respond to communications from us; or
  • Otherwise provide information through the Site.

Depending on your interaction with us, this information may include:

  • Name;
  • Email address;
  • Phone number;
  • Business or organization name;
  • Business website;
  • Business location or service area;
  • Account information;
  • Project requirements, goals, budget information, or timelines;
  • Services, specialties, portfolio information, or business descriptions;
  • Files, images, logos, content, or other materials you submit;
  • Messages and communications with DesignZonal; and
  • Other information you choose to provide.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit or interact with the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics technologies, server logs, and similar tools.

This information may include:

  • IP address;
  • Browser type and version;
  • Device type and operating system;
  • Pages viewed;
  • Links or features used;
  • Date and time of visits;
  • Approximate geographic information derived from an IP address;
  • Referring website or traffic source;
  • Session and interaction information; and
  • Other technical information about use of the Site.

C. Information About Businesses and Professionals

Because DesignZonal operates a directory, we may collect and publish business-related information about web designers, developers, agencies, and other digital professionals.

This information may be provided directly by the business or professional, obtained from publicly available sources, or collected from other sources reasonably used to maintain the directory.

Directory information may include:

  • Business name;
  • Business website;
  • Business phone number;
  • Business address, location, or service area;
  • Business category;
  • Services and specialties;
  • Publicly available business descriptions;
  • Portfolio or professional information; and
  • Other information relevant to the business listing.

Business owners or authorized representatives may contact us regarding information displayed in a directory listing.

D. Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services used to operate, maintain, secure, analyze, or support DesignZonal.

For example, information may be received from website analytics providers, payment service providers, hosting providers, form providers, email services, integrations, or other technology providers, depending on the Services you use.

2. How We Use Information

We may use information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve DesignZonal;
  • Provide website design, development, redesign, maintenance, SEO, e-commerce, automation, and other digital services;
  • Review and respond to project inquiries;
  • Prepare estimates, proposals, invoices, or project communications;
  • Communicate with clients about active or potential projects;
  • Create, maintain, update, and display directory listings;
  • Allow professionals to submit, claim, or manage listings;
  • Respond to support requests and other inquiries;
  • Provide account-related functionality;
  • Process purchases and transactions;
  • Send service-related and administrative communications;
  • Send newsletters or marketing communications where permitted;
  • Understand how visitors use the Site;
  • Improve Site performance, functionality, content, and user experience;
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, abuse, spam, security incidents, or other harmful activity;
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and other policies;
  • Protect the rights, safety, and property of DesignZonal and others; and
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

3. Project and Service Inquiries

When you contact DesignZonal about a website or digital project, we may collect the information necessary to understand and respond to your request.

This may include your contact information, business information, existing website, project goals, requested services, budget information, timeline, technical requirements, and other details you choose to provide.

We may use this information to evaluate your inquiry, communicate with you, prepare a proposal or estimate, provide requested Services, and maintain appropriate business records.

DesignZonal’s direct services and directory are separate: submitting a project inquiry to DesignZonal does not automatically mean your personal contact information will be distributed to businesses appearing in the DesignZonal directory.

4. Directory Listings

DesignZonal publishes business information to help visitors discover and research web designers, developers, digital agencies, and related professionals.

Information contained in a public business listing may be visible to anyone who visits the Site and may also be accessible through search engines or other services that index public web pages.

If you submit or claim a listing, information you designate for your public business profile may be displayed publicly. You should not submit sensitive personal information for publication in a public listing.

We may retain certain records relating to listing submissions, claims, corrections, or account activity for administrative, security, dispute resolution, and recordkeeping purposes.

5. How We Share Information

We may disclose information in the circumstances described below.

A. Service Providers

We may share information with companies or contractors that perform services on our behalf or help us operate DesignZonal.

These may include providers of:

  • Website hosting and infrastructure;
  • Website forms and communications;
  • Email delivery;
  • Analytics;
  • Payment processing;
  • Security and fraud prevention;
  • Cloud storage;
  • Business software and integrations; and
  • Other technology or operational services.

These providers may access information as reasonably necessary to perform services for us and are subject to their own contractual and legal obligations.

B. Business Listings

Information intended for publication in a directory listing may be displayed publicly as part of the DesignZonal directory.

C. Legal and Safety Reasons

We may disclose information when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, security, or safety of DesignZonal, our users, or others.

D. Business Transfers

If DesignZonal is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

E. With Your Direction or Consent

We may disclose information when you request, direct, or consent to the disclosure.

6. Sale and Use of Personal Information

DesignZonal does not sell personal information for money in the ordinary course of our business.

Certain privacy laws may define terms such as “sale,” “sharing,” or “targeted advertising” more broadly than an ordinary monetary sale. Depending on the technologies used on the Site, some disclosures involving analytics, advertising, or similar technologies may be treated differently under applicable privacy laws.

Where required by applicable law, DesignZonal will provide any required privacy choices or opt-out mechanisms.

7. Payments

If you purchase paid Services from DesignZonal, payment information may be processed by third-party payment service providers.

DesignZonal may receive transaction-related information such as payment status, transaction identifiers, billing contact information, amount paid, and other information needed for accounting and transaction management.

We generally do not receive or store complete payment-card numbers when payment information is entered directly through a third-party payment processor.

Payment providers process payment information according to their own privacy policies and security practices.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

DesignZonal may use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Site.

These technologies may be used to:

  • Enable essential Site functionality;
  • Maintain user sessions or account functionality;
  • Remember preferences;
  • Understand Site traffic and visitor behavior;
  • Measure Site performance;
  • Identify referral sources;
  • Improve content and functionality; and
  • Support security and fraud prevention.

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used on the Site.

You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through cookie or privacy controls provided on the Site. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

9. Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand how visitors find and use DesignZonal.

Analytics providers may collect information such as pages viewed, interactions, device information, approximate location, referral source, and other usage information through cookies or similar technologies.

We use this information to evaluate Site performance, understand visitor behavior, and improve DesignZonal.

10. Email and Other Communications

If you contact DesignZonal, submit a project inquiry, create or manage an account, purchase a Service, or interact with a directory listing, we may send communications necessary to respond to your request or administer the applicable Service.

These may include project communications, account notices, listing-related messages, transaction information, support responses, security notices, and other administrative communications.

If you subscribe to marketing or newsletter communications, you may unsubscribe using the unsubscribe mechanism included in the applicable email or by contacting us.

Opting out of marketing messages does not prevent us from sending non-promotional communications reasonably necessary to provide Services you requested or administer an existing business relationship.

11. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:

  • Provide and maintain our Services;
  • Complete and document client projects;
  • Maintain directory and account functionality;
  • Maintain business and transaction records;
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests;
  • Resolve disputes;
  • Prevent fraud and abuse;
  • Enforce agreements; and
  • Comply with legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the nature of our relationship with you, and applicable legal requirements.

12. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, network, storage system, transmission method, or security measure can guarantee absolute security. You should use appropriate care when submitting information online and protect your account credentials where applicable.

13. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live and subject to applicable law, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information.

These rights may include the ability to:

  • Request access to certain personal information we maintain about you;
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information;
  • Request deletion of certain personal information;
  • Request a copy of certain personal information;
  • Opt out of certain marketing communications;
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; or
  • Exercise other rights provided by applicable privacy law.

These rights are not absolute and may be subject to exceptions or verification requirements under applicable law.

To submit a privacy request, contact info@designzonal.com. Please provide enough information for us to understand and process your request.

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests. Where applicable law permits, an authorized agent may submit a request on your behalf subject to appropriate verification.

14. Public Information

Information published in a public DesignZonal directory listing is intended to be publicly accessible.

Search engines and other third parties may index, cache, archive, or redistribute publicly available web pages. As a result, removal or modification of information on DesignZonal may not immediately remove copies maintained by independent third parties.

15. Third-Party Websites and Services

DesignZonal may contain links to websites, portfolios, social media profiles, business websites, software platforms, or other services operated by third parties.

We do not control the privacy practices of independent third parties. When you leave DesignZonal or interact with another provider, that provider’s privacy policy and terms may apply.

16. Children’s Privacy

DesignZonal is intended for business and professional use and is not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to DesignZonal, please contact us at info@designzonal.com so we can review the matter and take appropriate action.

17. International Visitors

DesignZonal operates online and may be accessed by visitors from different locations.

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed or stored in the United States or other locations where DesignZonal or its service providers operate.

Privacy and data-protection laws in those locations may differ from the laws where you live.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our Services, technology, business practices, or legal requirements.

When we update this Privacy Policy, we will post the revised version on this page and update the “Last Updated” date above.

We encourage you to review this page periodically for changes.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to submit a privacy request, or have concerns about how DesignZonal handles information, please contact:

DesignZonal
Email: info@designzonal.com