Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Designarcus is committed to protecting your privacy and handling all personal data with the highest standards of transparency, security, and respect. As an independent global magazine for architecture, art, and design, we process data in accordance with applicable laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU GDPR where relevant.

If you have any questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@designarcus.com.

1. Data Controller

The data controller for Designarcus is Designarcus Ltd (a company registered in [Your Jurisdiction, e.g., UK], company number [TBD], with headquarters on the island of Tristan da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean, TDCU 1ZZ).
Founder & Data Protection Officer: Rafael Cunha (rafael@designarcus.com).

2. What Data We Collect

Identity & Contact Data: name, professional title, studio/company, email, phone (when you submit or contact us).
Submission Data: project descriptions, photographs, plans, credits, and any files you upload.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device info (via server logs).
Marketing Data: newsletter preferences (opt-in only).

We do not collect sensitive personal data or data from children under 16.

3. How We Use Your Data

Reviewing, editing, and publishing submitted projects
Responding to enquiries and providing magazine services
Improving the website (anonymised analytics)
Sending optional newsletters (you can unsubscribe anytime)
Security and legal compliance

4. Sharing Your Data

We never sell or rent personal data. Limited sharing occurs only with:

Our editorial and curatorial team (across continents)
GDPR-compliant service providers (hosting, email delivery)
Legal authorities when required

Published projects appear on the Site and our official social channels with your consent and full credit.

5. International Transfers

Data may be transferred outside the UK/EEA using EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses and additional safeguards.

6. Data Security & Retention

We use encryption, access controls, and regular audits. Submission files are kept up to 5 years for archival purposes; other data only as long as necessary.

7. Cookies

Only essential cookies + self-hosted Matomo analytics (privacy-first, no third-party sharing). You can manage cookies in your browser.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your data, and to data portability. Contact info@designarcus.com – we respond within one month, free of charge.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy; significant changes will be announced on the Site or by email.

10. Contact Us

Email: inf@designarcus.com (general)
Post: Designarcus, c/o Post Office, Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, Tristan da Cunha, TDCU 1ZZ