PRIVACY POLICY
INTRODUCTION
Glisson Graphics is an independent creative design studio operated by Side Note Designs, LLC, doing business as Glisson Graphics ("Glisson Graphics," "we," "us," or "our").
We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information responsibly and transparently.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit our website at https://glissongraphics.com, submit an inquiry, communicate with us, or engage with our creative services.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Information You Provide
When you contact Glisson Graphics through our website or communicate with us regarding our services, we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number, if provided
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Business or organization name
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Project details, budgets, and timelines
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Messages and information submitted through our contact form
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Other information or materials voluntarily shared during communications or projects
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected by Wix, our website hosting platform, and any enabled website services.
This may include:
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IP address
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Browser and device information
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Operating system
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Pages visited and website interactions
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Referring websites
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Approximate location derived from IP address
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Cookies and similar technical identifiers
This specific information collected depends on the website features and services enabled.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use information collected through our website and business interactions to:
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Respond to inquiries and project requests
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Provide information about our services
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Prepare proposals, estimates, and agreements
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Communicate with clients and prospective clients
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Deliver branding, website design, marketing, and other creative services
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Manage projects, invoices, and business records
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Improve website functionality and visitor experience
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Maintain website security and prevent misuse
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Manage business partnerships and collaboration opportunities
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Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We do not use contact form submissions to automatically enroll visitors in promotional mailing lists.
WEBSITE HOSTING, COOKIES,
AND ANALYTICS
Our website is built and hosted using Wix.
Wix may use cookies and similar technologies to provide essential website functionality, maintain security, support performance, and operate enabled website features.
Depending on the site's configuration, cookies may support:
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Website functionality and security
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Session management
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Visitor preferences
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Website performance and traffic measurment
Wix also provides website analytics capabilities that may collect information about website visits and interactions when enabled.
We do not currently use advertising or retargeting pixels as part of our website's marketing activities.
You can manage or restrict cookies through your browser settings. Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate consent or preference controls for nonessential technologies.
For more information about Wix's privacy practices visit:
HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION
We may share personal information with trusted services providers when reasonably necessary to operate our website or deliver services.
These may include:
Wix, for website hosting and contact form functionality
Email and communication providers
Cloud storage and project management providers
Invoicing and payment service providers
Independent creative collaborators or contractors involved in authorized projects
Professional advisors when necessary for legal, accounting, or business purposes
We do not sell contact form submissions or client contact lists to data brokers.
We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect our legal rights, or in connection with a business transfer.
CLIENT PROJECTS + CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
As a creative design studio, Glisson Graphics may receive business information, brand assets, creative materials, and other project-related documents.
We take reasonable measures to handle these materials responsibly and limit access to individuals or service providers who require them to perform authorized work.
Where necessary, information may be shared with approved creative collaborators or service providers to complete a project.
Additional confidentiality, intellectual property, and project-specific terms may be established through separate client agreements.
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
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Respond to inquiries
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Maintain business communications
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Complete projects and provide services
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Maintain appropriate financial and business records
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Meet legal, tax, or contractual obligations
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Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
Retention periods depend on the type of information, the reason it was collected, and applicable legal requirements.
When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it.
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on applicable law and your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These may include the right to:
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Request access to personal information we maintain about you
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Request corrections to inaccurate information
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Request deletion of eligible personal information
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Withdraw consent where applicable
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Object to or restrict certain uses of your information
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Exercise other privacy rights available under applicable law
Some requests may be subject to identity verification, legal exceptions, or record keeping obligations.
To submit a privacy request, contact
Sheldon@glissongraphics.com
We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
Glisson Graphics may communicate with existing clients, prospective clients, and business contacts regarding projects, services, or collaboration opportunities.
We do not automatically subscribe website contact form users to marketing emails.
If we introduce a promotional email subscription in the future, we will provide appropriate subscription and unsubscribe options as required by applicable law.
You may request to stop receiving promotional communications by emailing
Sheldon@glissongraphics.com.
Necessary communications concerning active projects, invoices, or contractual matters may continue.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website may include links to external websites, social media platforms, client websites, or other third-party resources.
These services operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and information collection practices.
Glisson Graphics is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party services before sharing personal information.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our website and services are intended primarily for businesses, professionals, and individuals seeking creative design services.
Our website id not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.
If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it in accordance with applicable law.
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
Glisson Graphics operates from North Carolina, United States.
Information collected through our website may be processed or stored in the United States or other locations where Wix or our service providers maintain operations.
Data protection laws may differ between jurisdictions.
Where applicable, we will comply with legal requirements governing the collection, processing, and international transfer of personal information.
BROWSER PRIVACY PREFERENCES
Some browsers and devices offer settings to restrict cookies or communicate tracking preferences.
You may use available browser controls to manage cookies and similar technologies.
The way our website responds to browser privacy signals depends on its configuration and the requirements of applicable law.
Where legally required, we will honor applicable privacy preference signals and provide required opt-out mechanisms.
UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, business operations, or applicable legal requirements.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Where required by law, we will provide additional notice of material changes.
CONTACT INFORMATION
DATA STORAGE + SECURITY
Our website is hosted through Wix, which provides infrastructure and security measures for its platform.
We also take reasonable precautions to protect information maintained through our business operations against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
However, no website, electronic communication, or data storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
If a qualifying security incident occurs, we will take appropriate action and provide notifications where required by applicable law.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to submit a privacy-related request, please contact:
Glisson Graphics
Operated by Side Note Designs, LLC
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Email: Sheldon@glissongraphics.com
Website: https://glissongraphics.com
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy inquiries in accordance with applicable law.
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
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Respond to inquiries
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Maintain business communications
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Complete projects and provide services
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Maintain appropriate financial and business records
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Meet legal, tax, or contractual obligations
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Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
Retention periods depend on the type of information, the reason it was collected, and applicable legal requirements.
When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it.