Privacy policy for H.A. Designs

Effective date: February 13, 2026

Overview

H.A. Designs (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by Holly McCloskey, is committed to protecting your privacy. We operate the website https://hadesignsco.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or submit information through our Contact and Project Inquiry forms.

By using the Site or submitting information via our forms, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or submit any personal information.

Information we collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our forms:

Contact form

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business or website name
  • Message/content of your inquiry

Project inquiry

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business or website name
  • Details about existing website (if applicable): URL, domain registrar, hosting provider, platform (e.g., WordPress, Squarespace)
  • Project needs: scenario (new site, redesign, fixes/features), estimated page count, specific pages needed, primary goal, content readiness, branding status, special features (e.g., e-commerce, booking, membership)
  • Add-on interests (e.g., logo design, copywriting, migration, domain/hosting setup, maintenance, SEO, GDPR setup)
  • Budget range and desired timeline/launch date
  • Preferred communication method (email, phone, in-person if San Diego area)
  • Any additional details or messages you provide

We may also automatically collect limited non-personal information when you visit the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and basic usage data (e.g., via essential cookies or analytics tools if enabled). See the Cookies section below.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., financial details beyond basic budget ranges, health data) unless you voluntarily provide it as directly relevant to a project.

How we use your information

We use your information for:

  • Responding to inquiries, providing quotes, estimates, or consultations.
  • Communicating about projects (via your preferred method: email, phone, screen shares, or potentially in-person in the San Diego area).
  • Understanding needs to tailor web design, branding, or services.
  • Managing client relationships, project planning, and delivery.
  • Improving our Site and services.
  • Administrative purposes (e.g., record-keeping, legal compliance).
  • Occasional follow-ups related to your inquiry (opt-out anytime).

We process this based on your consent (via form submission) and our legitimate interests in operating and improving our freelance services.

Cookies and similar technologies

Our Site uses only essential cookies for basic site functionality, such as maintaining form sessions during your visit or ensuring forms submit properly. These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to work as intended.

We do not use analytics cookies, advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or any other non-essential cookies that monitor user behavior across sites or for marketing purposes.

We do not rely on persistent cookies to store your personal data long-term. Any temporary browser storage (e.g., for pre-filling form fields during a single session) is limited and cleared when you close your browser.

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may limit some Site functionality, such as form submissions.

Sharing your information

We do not sell or share your personal information for targeted advertising or cross-context behavioral purposes. We share information only in limited cases:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., email hosting like Google Workspace, project tools like Notion or Asana, or domain/hosting registrars) under confidentiality agreements.
  • As required by law, court order, or to protect rights/safety/property.
  • In a business transfer (e.g., merger/acquisition).
  • For project needs (e.g., sharing domain/hosting details with registrars), only with your explicit approval.

Data retention

We keep information only as long as needed:

  • Active inquiries/projects: during the engagement plus reasonable follow-up.
  • Inactive/completed: typically up to 3 years for records, potential follow-up, or legal purposes (unless you request deletion earlier).

We then securely delete or anonymize it.

Data security

We use reasonable safeguards (e.g., secure form transmission, limited access) to protect your information. However, no internet transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Your rights

You may have rights to access, correct, delete your data, withdraw consent, or object to processing (depending on location). For California (CCPA/CPRA) or EU/UK (GDPR) residents, additional rights may include opting out of any future sales/sharing (we do not sell/share for ads) or data portability.

We do not use automated decision-making with legal/significant effects.

To exercise rights, please contact us. We respond within legal timeframes (e.g., 45 days under CCPA).

Children’s privacy

To access or use the Site, you must be 18 years old or older and have the requisite power and authority to enter into this Privacy Policy. Children under the age of 18 are prohibited from using the Site.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

International transfers

Data is processed in the United States. If you’re outside the US, we use appropriate safeguards for transfers.

Third-party links and embedded content

The Site may link to or embed third-party content (e.g., form tools). Those have their own policies; we are not responsible.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. Changes post here with a new effective date. Continued Site use means acceptance.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us.

Thank you for trusting us with your information.