Privacy Policy
Effective date: January 1, 2026
H1 Creative Studio LLC ("H1 Creative Studio," "I," "me," or "my") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect when you visit h1creativestudio.com (the "Site") or contact me about my services, how I use it, and the choices you have.
Who I Am
H1 Creative Studio LLC is a web design and development studio based in Cary, Illinois, serving clients across the United States. You can reach me at scott@h1creativestudio.com.
Information I Collect
Information you give me
When you fill out a form, book a call, or email me, you may provide:
- Your name, email address, and phone number
- Your business name and website address
- Details about your project, goals, or website problems
- Anything else you choose to include in your message
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages you view, links you click, and how long you stay
- The website or search that referred you to the Site
How I Use Your Information
- To respond to your questions and schedule calls
- To prepare proposals and provide my services
- To send follow-up messages about your inquiry or an active project
- To understand how the Site is used and improve it
- To keep the Site secure and prevent spam or abuse
- To meet legal and accounting obligations
I do not sell your personal information. I do not share it with third parties for their own marketing.
Cookies and Analytics
The Site uses cookies, which are small files stored on your device. Some are necessary for the Site to work. Others help me understand traffic and performance, such as through analytics tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the Site work.
Third-Party Services
I use trusted third-party services to run the Site and my business. These providers may process your information on my behalf, and they have their own privacy policies. They include:
- Website hosting, to deliver and manage the Site
- Zcal, to schedule calls
- Email, forms, and CRM tools, to receive and respond to your messages
- Google services, including analytics, Google Fonts, and Google Reviews
- Social media platforms, if you follow or click through to my pages
Links on the Site may lead to other websites. I am not responsible for their privacy practices.
When I Share Information
I only share personal information:
- With the service providers described above, to operate the Site and my business
- When required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety
- In connection with a sale or transfer of my business, if that ever happens
- With your consent
How Long I Keep Information
I keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes above, including to follow up on your inquiry, deliver a project, and meet legal, tax, and accounting requirements. You can ask me to delete it at any time (see "Your Choices and Rights").
Data Security
I use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so I cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices and Rights
You can ask me to:
- Tell you what personal information I hold about you
- Correct or update it
- Delete it
- Stop sending you emails (every marketing email will include an unsubscribe option)
Depending on where you live, such as California and other U.S. states with privacy laws, you may have additional rights over your personal information. To make a request, email scott@h1creativestudio.com. I will respond within a reasonable time and as required by law.
Do Not Track
Some browsers send "Do Not Track" signals. The Site does not currently respond to them, but you can control cookies through your browser settings.
Children's Privacy
The Site is intended for business owners and adults. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent me information, contact me and I will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top shows when it was last revised. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Me
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email scott@h1creativestudio.com or use the contact page.
H1 Creative Studio LLC
Illinois, United States