Draft Policy Shell · Staged Release Mode Privacy Act 1988 Reference

Privacy & Data Handling Notice

Notice: In starter mode, Desai Studio stores essential shopping cart items and user interface preferences locally in your browser. No personal tracking data is shared with third-party brokers.

1. Local Storage & Essential Cookies

We use essential local browser storage (`localStorage` and `sessionStorage`) to preserve your shopping cart state, dark/light theme preferences, and session tokens across page reloads. These files remain stored locally on your device.

2. Information Collection & Usage

When you submit a custom quote request or contact form, we collect the contact information (name, email address, project specifications) you explicitly provide to respond to your project inquiry. We do not sell or rent customer contact details.

3. Third-Party Services & Links

Our site may contain links to external channels (Etsy, Shopify, Facebook, Upwork). Once you navigate to external domains, their respective privacy policies apply.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to request access to or correction of personal information held by Desai Studio.