Last updated: August 29, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Tarek Shalan / INNATE Design Studio collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit tarekshalan.com or contact me through the website.
1. Information I Collect
When you contact me through the website, I may collect the information you choose to provide, including:
Your name
Your email address
Your project type
Your budget range
Information included in your message or project brief
You can also contact me directly at hello@tarekshalan.com.
The website may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as device type, browser information, approximate location, and pages viewed, depending on the analytics and technical services active on the site.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use the information you provide to:
Respond to project enquiries
Discuss your requirements and provide proposals or pricing
Communicate with you about an existing project
Maintain and improve the website
Protect the website from misuse or security issues
I do not use enquiry information to add you to a marketing list unless you have separately agreed to receive marketing communications.
Where data protection law requires a lawful basis for processing, I will rely on the basis appropriate to the activity, such as taking steps at your request before entering into a contract, performing a contract, complying with a legal obligation, or pursuing a legitimate interest.
3. Cookies and Analytics
The website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for the website to function.
If non essential analytics or other tracking technologies are used, they will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy and cookie requirements, including providing appropriate information and consent where required.
The specific technologies used may change as the website develops. This policy will be updated when that happens.
4. How Long I Keep Information
I keep enquiry and project information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including managing communications, projects, accounting, legal obligations, and legitimate business records.
When information is no longer required, I will take reasonable steps to delete it securely.
Some information may remain temporarily in backups or systems operated by third party service providers until those systems remove it according to their retention procedures.
5. Security
I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
The website uses HTTPS for data transmitted through the site. Access to enquiry information is limited to the people or service providers who reasonably need it to operate the website or provide the requested service.
No online system can guarantee absolute security, but I take reasonable steps to protect the information entrusted to me.
6. Your Rights
Depending on where you live and which data protection laws apply, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to:
Request access to the information I hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Object to or request restriction of certain processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To make a privacy request, email hello@tarekshalan.com.
I may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
7. International Clients
INNATE Design Studio works with clients internationally.
Where personal information is processed by service providers or transferred across borders, appropriate safeguards will be used where required by applicable law.
8. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when the website, services, or the way personal information is handled changes.
The latest version will always be published on this page, with the date shown at the top.
9. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact:
Tarek Shalan / INNATE Design Studio
hello@tarekshalan.com
tarekshalan.com