Last​ ​Updated​ ​on September 15th, 2026

GENERAL
The following gives a simple overview of what kind of personal information we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle your data when you are visiting or using our website.

Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in the privacy policy below.

DATA COLLECTION ON OUR WEBSITE

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DATA COLLECTION ON THIS WEBSITE? 
The data collected on this website is processed by the website operator, Dusti J Design. The operator's contact details can be found in the "Contact Us" section below.

HOW DO WE COLLECT YOUR DATA?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us—for example, data you enter in a contact form, inquiry form, or when you provide your phone number to sign up for text messages. Other data is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit and use our website. This data is primarily technical, such as the browser and operating system you are using or when you accessed the page. This data is collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.

WHAT DO WE USE YOUR DATA FOR?
Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data can be used to analyze how visitors use the site, to respond to inquiries, to provide design services, and—where you have opted in—to send you appointment reminders, project updates, account notifications, and marketing messages by email or text message.

WHAT RIGHTS DO YOU HAVE REGARDING YOUR DATA?
You always have the right to request information about your stored data, its origin, its recipients, and the purpose of its collection at no charge. You also have the right to request that your data be corrected, blocked, or deleted, and to opt out of text messages or marketing communications at any time. You can contact us at any time using the information in the "Contact Us" section if you have further questions about privacy or data protection. You may also file a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities.

ANALYTICS AND THIRD-PARTY TOOLS
When visiting our website, statistical analyses may be made of your browsing behavior, primarily using cookies and analytics tools. This analysis is usually anonymized and pseudonymized, meaning we cannot identify you from this data. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information can be found below.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND MANDATORY INFORMATION

DATA PROTECTION: The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data as confidential and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, what we use it for, and how and for what purpose this happens.

Please note that data transmitted via the internet (e.g., email or SMS) may be subject to security breaches. Complete protection of your data from third-party access is not possible.

REVOCATION OF YOUR CONSENT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR DATA: Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect—for text messages, by replying STOP; for email, via the unsubscribe link; or by contacting us directly. Data processed before we receive your request may still be legally processed.

RIGHT TO FILE COMPLAINTS WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITIES: If there has been a breach of data protection legislation, the affected person may file a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities.

RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY
You have the right to have data which we process based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract automatically delivered to yourself or to a third party in a standard, machine-readable format, to the extent technically feasible.

SSL OR TLS ENCRYPTION
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and for the protection of the transmission of confidential content, such as inquiries you send to us. You can recognize an encrypted connection when your browser address bar shows "https://" and a lock icon.

INFORMATION, BLOCKING, DELETION
As permitted by law, you have the right to be provided at any time with free information about your stored personal data, its origin, its recipients, and the purpose of processing. You also have the right to have your data corrected, blocked, or deleted. Contact us using the information in "Contact Us" below.

OPPOSITION TO PROMOTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
We hereby expressly prohibit the use of contact data published in the context of this website's legal notice requirements for sending promotional or informational materials that were not expressly requested. We reserve the right to take legal action if unsolicited advertising material, such as email or SMS spam, is received.

TEXT MESSAGING (SMS) PROGRAM
If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages from Dusti J Design, the following terms apply:

TYPES OF MESSAGES: By opting in, you may receive both non-marketing/transactional messages (e.g., appointment confirmations, project updates, account notifications) and marketing messages (e.g., promotions, design tips, newsletters, special offers), depending on the program(s) you sign up for.

MESSAGE FREQUENCY: Message frequency varies and may include up to 4 messages per month, depending on the program(s) you're enrolled in.

MESSAGE AND DATA RATES: Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

CONSENT IS NOT A CONDITION OF PURCHASE: Consenting to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services from Dusti J Design.

NO THIRD-PARTY SHARING FOR MARKETING: We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile opt-in data or phone number with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes. Your phone number and consent status are used solely to send you messages related to Dusti J Design's own services and programs, and to comply with applicable law.

HOW TO OPT OUT: Reply STOP to any text message at any time to opt out. You will receive a one-time confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent unless you opt in again.

HOW TO GET HELP: Reply HELP to any message, or contact us at (210)-701-1105 or dusti@dustijdesign.com.

CARRIER LIABILITY: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Supported carriers include, but are not limited to, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and other major U.S. wireless carriers.

HOW WE COLLECT CONSENT.: We collect express consent to send text messages through methods such as an unchecked checkbox on our website contact/inquiry form, a written or verbal request during a consultation, or sign-up through our newsletter form. We keep records of how and when consent was obtained.

DATA RETENTION: We retain phone numbers and consent records for as long as necessary to operate our messaging program and comply with legal and carrier requirements, after which records are securely deleted.

DATA COLLECTION DETAILS

COOKIES: Some of our web pages use cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain viruses. They help make our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Most cookies we use are "session cookies," automatically deleted after your visit; others remain until you delete them. You can configure your browser to accept, reject, or automatically delete cookies. Disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

SERVER LOG FILES: The website provider automatically collects information your browser transmits in "server log files," including: browser type and version, operating system used, referrer URL, host name of the accessing computer, time of the server request, and IP address. This data is not combined with data from other sources.

CONTACT FORM: If you send us questions via a contact form, we collect the data entered, including contact details, to answer your question and any follow-ups. We do not share this information without your permission. You may revoke your consent at any time; an informal email is sufficient.

PROCESSING OF DATA (CUSTOMER AND CONTRACT DATA): We collect, process, and use personal data only insofar as necessary to establish or modify our business relationship with you. Collected customer data is deleted after completion of a project or termination of the business relationship, subject to legal retention periods.

DATA TRANSMITTED TO THIRD PARTIES: We transmit personal data to third parties only to the extent required to fulfill a contract (e.g., to vendors or payment processors). Your data will not be transmitted for any other purpose without your express permission, and will not be disclosed to third parties for advertising purposes without your express consent. Text messaging opt-in data is never shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

SOCIAL MEDIA

INSTAGRAM: Our website contains functions of the Instagram service, offered by Instagram Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. If logged into Instagram, you can link content on our pages with your Instagram profile. We receive no information on the content of transmitted data or its use by Instagram. See Instagram's privacy policy: instagram.com/about/legal/privacy

ANALYTICS AND ADVERTISING

GOOGLE ANALYTICS: This website uses Google Analytics, operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, which uses cookies to analyze your use of the website. Data is usually transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA.

IP ANONYMIZATION: We have activated IP anonymization on this website. Your IP address is shortened by Google within the EU/EEA prior to transmission to the US, except in rare cases.

BROWSER PLUGIN: You can prevent cookie storage via browser settings, or by installing the opt-out browser plugin: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

OBJECTING TO DATA COLLECTION: An opt-out cookie can be set to prevent data collection on future visits.

MORE INFO: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en

DEMOGRAPHIC DATA COLLECTION
This website uses Google Analytics' demographic features, generating reports on the age, gender, and interests of visitors, which cannot be attributed to any specific individual. You can disable this via your Google account ad settings.

HOTJAR
The storage of Hotjar cookies is based on our legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize the website and advertising. This information is not disclosed to third parties. You can prevent cookie storage via browser settings or disable this feature directly, which will set an opt-out cookie.

NEWSLETTER
If you would like to receive our newsletter, we require a valid email address and confirmation that you agree to receive it. We only use this data to send the requested information and do not pass it to third parties. You can revoke consent at any time, e.g., via the "unsubscribe" link in the newsletter.

PLUGINS AND TOOLS

GOOGLE WEB FONTS: This page uses web fonts provided by Google for uniform font display. Your browser establishes a direct connection to Google servers, which become aware that our page was accessed via your IP address. If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font is used.

MORE INFO:
https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

CONTACT US:
Dusti J Design
Texas, United States
Phone: (210) 701-1105
Email: dusti@dustijdesign.com
Website: https://dustijdesign.com