Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 5, 2026

West Atelier respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit westatelierdesign.com, contact us, or use our services.

By using our Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Submit an inquiry or contact form
Request information about our services
Request a consultation or proposal
Communicate with us by email
Become a client of West Atelier
Provide information necessary for a design project
Otherwise communicate with us through the Website or our business

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Business or company name
Website or social media information
Project information and preferences
Information included in your messages or inquiries
Billing or payment information when necessary to provide our services

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our Website. This may include:

IP address
Browser and device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of your visit
Referring website
General Website usage information
Approximate location based on IP address

We collect only information that is reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

2. How We Collect Information

We may collect information:

Directly from you when you submit information through our Website or communicate with us
Automatically through your browser or device when you use our Website
Through third-party services that help us operate our Website and business

We do not knowingly purchase personal information about Website visitors from data brokers.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information to:

Respond to inquiries
Communicate with prospective and current clients
Provide design and creative services
Understand your project needs
Prepare proposals, estimates, contracts, and invoices
Process payments when applicable
Schedule consultations and meetings
Manage client projects
Improve our Website and services
Understand Website traffic and usage
Maintain the security of our Website and business
Prevent fraud or unauthorized activity
Comply with legal obligations
Send business or marketing communications where permitted by law

We will not use your personal information for purposes that are materially different from those described in this Privacy Policy without providing any notice required by applicable law.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help a website function, remember preferences, understand Website traffic, and improve the user experience.

Depending on the tools and services used on our Website, cookies or similar technologies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, device information, and general Website activity.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website functionality.

5. Analytics and Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to help operate and understand our Website and business.

These services may include Website hosting, analytics, forms, scheduling, email, payment processing, file storage, project management, and other business tools.

These providers may process personal information on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable agreements.

We do not permit service providers to use your personal information for purposes unrelated to providing services to West Atelier, except where otherwise permitted by law.

6. How We Share Personal Information

West Atelier does not sell your personal information.

We may disclose personal information to service providers and other third parties when reasonably necessary to operate our business or provide services to you.

These third parties may include providers involved in:

Website hosting and operation
Website analytics
Email and communications
Scheduling
Payment processing
File storage
Project management
Accounting and business administration
Legal or professional services

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

Comply with applicable laws or legal processes
Respond to lawful requests from government authorities
Protect our rights, property, or safety
Protect the rights, property, or safety of others
Investigate fraud, security issues, or unlawful activity
Enforce our agreements

If West Atelier is involved in a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

7. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended.

Depending on the circumstances and applicable legal requirements, these rights may include:

Right to Know: You may request information about the categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for which it is used, and the categories of third parties with whom it is disclosed.
Right to Access: You may request access to certain personal information we maintain about you.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information we maintain about you, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt Out: You may have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information where applicable.
Right to Limit: You may have the right to limit certain uses or disclosures of sensitive personal information where applicable.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising applicable privacy rights.

West Atelier does not sell personal information.

8. How to Exercise Your Privacy Rights

To submit a request concerning your personal information, please contact us using the email address provided in the Contact Us section below.

When submitting a request, please provide enough information for us to understand and respond to your request.

We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before completing certain requests in order to protect your personal information.

We will process and respond to valid requests within the time required by applicable law.

You do not need to create an account to submit a privacy request.

If you use a browser or device that sends a valid Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, we will handle that signal as required by applicable law. California recognizes GPC as a mechanism for consumers to communicate certain opt-out preferences.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

The length of time we retain information depends on factors such as the nature of the information, the reason it was collected, our business needs, and legal or contractual requirements.

For example, we may retain certain client and financial information for as long as necessary to provide services, maintain business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, vendors, or websites belonging to our clients or other businesses.

West Atelier is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing them with personal information.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have unintentionally collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our business, Website, services, technology, or applicable laws.

When we make changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or your personal information, please contact:

West Atelier
Southern California, United States

Website: westatelierdesign.com