SUMMER STUDIOS 88 — PRIVACY POLICY

Effective date: October 31, 2025

1. Introduction
   Summer Studios 88 (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “Company”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our websites, use our Services, communicate with us, or otherwise engage with us. By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use described in this Policy.

2. Scope
   This Policy applies to personal information collected by us in the context of providing Services, operating our websites (including summerstudios88.com), marketing, recruiting, and communicating with clients, suppliers, partners, and visitors. It does not govern information collected offline that is subject to separate agreements unless stated otherwise.

3. Categories of Personal Information We Collect
   We collect various types of personal data, including but not limited to:
   • Contact info: name, email, phone, mailing address, billing details.
   • Professional info: job title, company, role, and business contact information.
   • Account data: usernames, passwords, profile information.
   • Communications: messages, feedback, support correspondence.
   • Usage/analytics: IP address, device and browser characteristics, pages visited, referring/exit pages, operating system, and clickstream data (via cookies and similar technologies).
   • Payment info: billing name and billing address; credit card or payment details may be processed by third-party payment processors.
   • Recruitment data: CVs, portfolios, references, screening data.
   • Client materials: content you provide for projects (which may include personal data relating to your customers or employees).
   • Other information you provide or we lawfully obtain.

4. How We Collect Personal Information
   We collect data directly from you (forms, emails, project materials), automatically (cookies, web server logs), and from third parties (referrals, public sources, service providers, and business partners).

5. Purposes for Processing & Legal Bases (where applicable)
   We process personal information for purposes including:
   • To provide and improve Services, deliver Deliverables, and perform SOWs (performance of contract).
   • To communicate, provide support, and respond to inquiries (legitimate interest / contract).
   • For billing, invoicing, collections and fraud prevention (contract / legal obligation).
   • For recruiting and HR decisions (consent / performance of recruitment contractual steps / legitimate interest).
   • For marketing, portfolio, and case studies (consent or legitimate interest where permitted).
   • For analytics, security, and website operation (legitimate interest).
   • To comply with legal obligations and protect rights (legal obligation / legitimate interest).

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
   We and third-party service providers use cookies and similar technologies to operate our websites, provide features, analyze usage, and deliver advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt-out tools provided on our site. For more details, see our Cookie Notice [link].

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information
   We may share personal information with:
   • Service providers and vendors (payment processors, hosting, analytics, email services).
   • Professional advisors (attorneys, accountants) on a confidential basis.
   • Business partners in connection with joint services, events, or collaborations.
   • When required by law, regulation or legal process, or to respond to claims.
   • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (notice will be provided where required).
   We require third parties to process personal information in accordance with this Policy and applicable law.

8. International Transfers
   Personal information may be transferred to, and processed in, the United States and other countries whose laws may differ from your jurisdiction. When we transfer data internationally, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses, transfer agreements) as required by applicable law.

9. Data Retention
   We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including to meet legal, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods may vary by category of data and purpose; when no longer needed, data will be deleted or anonymized.

10. Security
    We implement organizational, technical, and administrative measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. However, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Your Rights (General; California residents)
    11.1 General Rights. Where applicable law provides, you may have rights to: access, correct, update, port, restrict or object to processing, delete your personal information, and withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@summerstudios88.com. We will respond according to applicable law.
    11.2 California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA). California residents may have additional rights including: right to know categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, right to request deletion, right to opt-out of sale or sharing of personal information for targeted advertising, and right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights. To submit a verifiable request or designate an authorized agent, email privacy@summerstudios88.com or use the methods provided on our website. We will verify requests per the law before responding.
    11.3 Do Not Track. Our site does not presently honor browser Do Not Track signals. We will honor opt-out mechanisms where required by law.

12. Children’s Privacy
    Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or higher minimum age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

13. Data Controller; Contact Information
    Summer Studios 88 is the data controller for the personal information we collect in connection with our Services. For privacy questions, requests, or complaints, contact: privacy@summerstudios88.com or mail: Summer Studios 88, Attn: Privacy, [street address], [city, state, ZIP].

14. Third-Party Sites and Links
    Our websites may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices. Review their privacy notices before providing personal information.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy
    We may update this Policy to reflect legal, regulatory, or business changes. We will post the revised Policy and update the effective date. Significant changes will be highlighted or notified where required.

16. Additional Notices for Residents of Certain Jurisdictions
    We provide supplemental notices or controls in order to comply with local privacy laws (e.g., California Consumer Privacy Act/California Privacy Rights Act, EU GDPR) where applicable. Contact privacy@summerstudios88.com for details or specific requests.

17. Cookies & Ad Choices (Optional)
    (If using targeted advertising or analytics vendors, list links and opt-out instructions here.)

CONTACT & DPO (if applicable)
Email: hi@summerstudios88.com