Last Updated: August 2026

Alternative Design (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.

Our website address is: https://alternativedesign.co.

 

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

We collect personal information when you:

  • Submit a contact form

  • Leave a comment

  • Upload media

  • Create an account (if applicable)

  • Request project estimates or services

This may include your name, email address, phone number, business information, and any details you choose to share.

2. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect:

  • The data shown in the comment form

  • The visitor’s IP address

  • Browser user agent string for spam detection

An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service. Their policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

3. Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images on the site.

4. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience. Cookies may store:

  • Your name, email, and website when leaving comments

  • Login status and screen display preferences

  • Temporary session data

Cookies typically last from 1 day to 1 year depending on their purpose.

5. Embedded Content

Pages may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external site directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.

 

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve services

  • Respond to inquiries and project requests

  • Manage comments and prevent spam

  • Maintain website functionality and security

  • Analyze site performance and user engagement

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

 

Who We Share Your Data With

We only share data when necessary:

  • If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email

  • Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service

  • Service providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, or security

We do not share your information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

 

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely

  • User profiles (if created) remain until the user deletes their account

  • Contact form submissions may be retained for customer service purposes

 

Your Rights Over Your Data

You may request:

  • An exported file of the personal data we hold

  • Correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion of your personal data

This excludes data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

Submit a request through our contact page.

 

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services. Some third‑party tools may store data on secure servers outside your home country.

 

How We Protect Your Data

We use industry‑standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure hosting

  • SSL encryption

  • Access controls

  • Routine monitoring

 

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at: info@alternativedesign.co