Privacy Policy for Elise Toy Design

Last updated: 22.07.2025

Who We Are?

Elise Toy Design is a solo design consultancy specializing in sustainable toy design and biomimicry. Our website address is: www.elisetoydesign.com.

What Information We Collect:

Information You Provide to Us:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company details when you reach out for consultations or project inquiries
- Project Details: Information about your toy design needs, target age groups, sustainability requirements, and project specifications
- Communication Records: Records of our conversations, emails, and consultation notes

Information Automatically Collected:
- Website Analytics: We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site, including pages visited, time spent, and general location data
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies for website functionality

How We Use Your Information:

We use your information to:
- Provide toy design consultation and services
- Respond to your inquiries and maintain client relationships
- Send project updates and relevant industry insights (only if you've opted in)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations related to toy safety standards and regulations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR):

We process your personal data based on:
- Legitimate Interest: To provide our design services and maintain client relationships
- Contract: To fulfill our design consultation and project agreements
- Consent: For marketing communications (where you've opted in)

How We Protect Your Information:

- All client project information is kept confidential and secure
- We use secure communication channels for sensitive project details
- Access to your information is limited to what's necessary for providing our services
- We regularly review and update our security practices

Third-Party Services We Use:

To provide our services effectively, we use the following trusted third-party platforms:

- HubSpot: For contact management and client relationship tracking
- ClickUp: For project management and workflow organization
- Google Cloud & Google Workspace: For secure storage of contracts, project files, and business documents
- Sintra AI: For AI-assisted design and business tasks
- Adobe Creative Suite (including Firefly): For design work and AI-powered creative tools
- Google Analytics: For website performance insights

-Invoice details are created and stored via Xolo, AEAT, HM Revenue and Customs and Taxd and TaxDown

Each of these services has their own privacy policies and security measures. We encourage you to review their policies, and we ensure that any data shared with these platforms is limited to what's necessary for providing our services.

Sharing Your Information:

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only:
- With the trusted third-party services listed above, under their respective privacy policies and security standards
- With trusted contractors (like graphic designers) when necessary for your project, under strict confidentiality agreements
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights
- With your explicit consent

International Transfers:

As we work with clients globally (US, EU, and Asia) and use cloud-based services, your information may be processed in different countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers, including working with services that comply with international data protection standards.

Your Rights:

You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and contractual obligations)
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications

Cookies:

Our website uses essential cookies for functionality and analytics cookies to help us improve your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

Data Retention:

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations. Project-related information is typically kept for 7 years in line with business record requirements. Data stored in our cloud services follows the same retention principles.

Data Storage and Security:

- Contracts and Work Files: Securely stored in Google Cloud and Google Workspace with appropriate access controls
- Contact Information: Managed through HubSpot's secure platform
- Project Management Data: Organized through ClickUp with privacy settings in place
- All platforms we use maintain industry-standard security measures and compliance certifications

-Invoice details are created and stored via Xolo, AEAT, HM Revenue and Customs and Taxd and TaxDown

Children's Privacy:

While we design toys for children, our website and services are directed at adults (toy companies, manufacturers, and industry professionals). We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16.

 

 

Toy Testing with Children: 

When conducting toy testing or user research involving children as part of our design process:
- Full written consent is always obtained from parents or legal guardians prior to any testing
- Comprehensive risk assessments are completed before any child interaction with prototypes or test products
- A qualified chaperone is present at all times during testing sessions
- Any data collected during testing is used solely for design improvement purposes and is handled with the highest level of care and confidentiality
- Parents/guardians have the right to withdraw consent and request deletion of any testing-related data at any time

All child testing activities comply with relevant child protection guidelines and toy safety standards across our global markets (US, EU, and Asia).

Changes to This Policy:

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We'll notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated date.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Elise Toy Design 
Email: elisetoydesign@gmail.com
Website: www.elisetoydesign.com

For data protection matters, you can also contact your local data protection authority.