Privacy Policy

Last updated:September 20, 2025

Privacy Policy

Last updated:September 20, 2025

The Design Company, LLC (“The Design Co,” “we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our websites, products, and services (the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and your continued use after changes means you accept those updates.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

  • Name, email, phone number, billing address

  • Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)

  • Information submitted via forms, bookings, or emails

  • Files or materials you share for coaching or reviews

Information We Automatically Collect
When you use our Services, we may automatically collect:

  • Device and connection information (browser, operating system, IP address)

  • Usage data such as pages viewed, links clicked, time on site

  • Referral information (e.g. how you arrived at our website)

Information from Other Sources
We may supplement information with data from trusted third-party services such as analytics providers, payment processors, or partners.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  1. Deliver, improve, and personalize our Services

  2. Process payments and fulfill coaching sessions, community memberships, and digital products

  3. Send updates, newsletters, or promotional content (opt-out anytime)

  4. Communicate with you and respond to inquiries

  5. Protect against fraud, unauthorized transactions, and illegal activity

  6. Comply with applicable laws and regulations

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in these cases:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors (Stripe), email platforms, analytics tools, and community platforms (e.g. Slack, Notion) that help us deliver our Services.

  • Business Transfers: If The Design Co is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with laws, regulations, or valid legal processes, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

  • Aggregated/Non-Identifiable Data: We may share data that does not identify you personally (e.g. usage trends).

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Recognize you when you visit our site

  • Understand usage patterns and improve performance

  • Deliver a more personalized experience

We may also use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that collect information like IP address, browser type, and usage behavior. These tools help us improve our Services but do not identify you personally. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information

  • Request a copy of your information

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Exercise privacy rights under local laws (e.g. GDPR in the EU, CCPA in California)

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@thedesign.co.

Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure. Payment information is handled directly by Stripe and not stored on our servers.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary to deliver Services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it.

International Users

If you access our Services outside the United States, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your information in the U.S. and other countries, where privacy laws may differ.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will update the “Effective Date” above when changes are made.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

info@thedesign.co
The Design Company, LLC
240 Elm Street, 2nd Floor
Somerville, MA 02144