Data controller
If you have any questions about how your data is handled, please contact us at the email above.
What data we collect
Data you provide directly
If you email us or contact us through any channel, we receive your message content, email address, and any other information you choose to include.
Data collected automatically (with your consent)
If you allow analytics cookies, Google Analytics 4 collects anonymized usage data including pages visited, approximate location (country/city level), device type, browser, and interaction events. IP addresses are anonymized before processing.
Data stored locally on your device
Your cookie consent preference and language preference are stored in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not sent to any server.
Why we process your data
| Purpose | Legal basis | Data involved |
|---|---|---|
| Respond to your messages | Legitimate interest | Email address, message content |
| Understand website usage | Your consent | Anonymized analytics data via Google Analytics 4 |
| Remember your preferences | Legitimate interest | Cookie consent choice, language preference (stored locally in your browser only) |
Third-party services
Google Analytics 4
Loaded only after you give consent. IP anonymization is enabled. Data is processed by Google LLC under their privacy policy. Google may transfer data to the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses.
Google Fonts
Font files are loaded from Google's servers (fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com). This means Google receives your IP address and browser information when fonts are loaded. See Google's Fonts privacy FAQ.
Google Maps
An embedded map is shown on certain pages. When loaded, Google receives your IP address and browser data. See Google's privacy policy.
Data retention
- Email correspondence: kept as long as needed to resolve your inquiry, then deleted.
- Google Analytics data: retained for 14 months (Google's default), then automatically deleted.
- Local storage data: stays in your browser until you clear it or change your preferences.
Your rights under GDPR
As a visitor, you have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Erasure — ask us to delete your data
- Restrict processing — ask us to limit how we use your data
- Withdraw consent — change your analytics preference at any time through the cookie settings in the website footer
- Lodge a complaint — contact the Latvian Data State Inspectorate (dvi.gov.lv) if you believe your rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, email us at redthriftstudio@gmail.com.
Children's privacy
This website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy if the website changes. The date below reflects the most recent update.
Last updated: April 2026