Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 31, 2026
As We Were ("As We Were," "we," "us," or "our") is a brand design firm. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site") or otherwise engage with us as a prospective or current client, vendor, or contact.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us directly, such as when you fill out a contact or project inquiry form, subscribe to a newsletter, or email us:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company or brand name
• Project budget and timeline
• Project details or messages you send us
Information collected automatically when you visit the Site:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site
• Referring website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)
We do not knowingly collect payment card information through the Site; invoicing and payment for services are handled separately through third-party billing tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Respond to inquiries and communicate about potential or ongoing projects
• Provide, operate, and improve our services and the Site
• Send occasional updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (only where you have opted in, or as otherwise permitted by law)
• Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve its content and design
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
• Service providers who help us operate the Site or run our business (e.g., web hosting, email delivery, analytics, project management tools), under obligations to protect your information
• Professional advisors such as lawyers or accountants, where necessary
• Authorities, if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process
• A successor entity, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your browser, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect how the Site functions. We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that collect information about your use of the Site over time.
5. Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as it serves the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law (for example, tax or accounting records). As a general rule, we do not retain personal information collected through the Site for longer than two years after our last contact with you, except where a project relationship or legal obligation requires otherwise. When we no longer have a legitimate reason to keep your information, we delete or anonymize it, or, where immediate deletion isn't possible (such as information held in routine backups), we securely isolate it until it can be deleted.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal information:
• Know what personal information we've collected about you and why
• Access a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or outdated information
• Delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions
• Restrict or object to certain processing of your information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not currently sell personal information, but this right applies if that ever changes)
• Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time, for example via the "unsubscribe" link in our emails
• Designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf; we may ask for proof that the agent is authorized to act for you before responding
We will not discriminate against you — for example, by denial of service or a different quality of service — for exercising any of these rights.
How to submit a request: Contact us using the details in Section 9. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests; any additional information collected solely for verification will be used only for that purpose and deleted once verification is complete. We aim to respond to requests within a reasonable time and no later than 45 days, or sooner where required by applicable law.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Because there is currently no common industry standard for recognizing or responding to DNT signals, we do not currently respond to them. If a standard is adopted that we are required to follow, we will update this policy accordingly.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as portfolio partners or social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies separately.
10. Minors
The Site is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can remove it.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Email: hello@asweweredesign.studio
Website: www.asweweredesign.studio
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.