Privacy Policy.

Last updated: May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Ana Paiva, trading as copenicker . studio ("we", "us"), collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit this website or engage our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

Ana Paiva · copenicker . studio
Email: ana.paiva.design@gmail.com

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact information — name, email address, phone number, when you contact us via the contact form or email.
  • Project information — details you share when discussing or commissioning work.
  • Usage data — anonymised data about how you use this website, collected via Google Analytics 4 (see section 5).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and communicate about projects.
  • Deliver contracted services and send invoices.
  • Improve this website based on aggregated, anonymised analytics.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

  • Contractual necessity — processing required to fulfil a contract or prepare to enter one.
  • Legitimate interests — improving our services and website.
  • Consent — where you have given explicit consent (e.g. analytics cookies).
  • Legal obligation — where required by law.

5. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our content. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymised data such as pages visited, time on site, and device type. This data is processed by Google and governed by their privacy policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Cookies

This website uses only analytics cookies (Google Analytics). No tracking or advertising cookies are used. You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Project-related communications are kept for up to 3 years after project completion.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data.
  • Request portability of your data.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at ana.paiva.design@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.

10. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests: ana.paiva.design@gmail.com