Light Domain Studio LLC – Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10/24/2025

Light Domain Studio LLC (hereinafter – “LDS”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects the privacy of online visitors of its website and customers of its services and products.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information and how you can exercise your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the U.S. Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC Act”), and relevant U.S. state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act and Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA).
By using LDS’s website, services, or products, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Definition of Personal Data
“Personal Data” means any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to an individual.
Under the GDPR this includes, among others: name, identification number, location data, online identifiers, or factors specific to the individual’s identity.
Under U.S. law, this may include contact details, device identifiers, and other data that can be associated with a person or household.

2. When and What Personal Data We Collect
2.1. While Browsing Our Website
When you visit https://lightdomainstudio.com, we may collect:
Cookies and similar technologies (to analyze usage and improve functionality);
IP address (for security and analytics);
Device and browser information.
We use cookies to understand how users interact with our website and services, personalize content, and improve functionality.
You can disable or manage cookies through your browser settings at any time.
We also use Google Analytics for aggregated, anonymized statistics about visits to our site. Google Analytics data does not include personally identifiable information.

2.2. When Contacting Us or Submitting Forms
When you contact us via contact forms, submission forms, or “Join the Team” applications, we may collect:
Name, email address, company name, biography, and other information you include in your message;
In the case of job or internship applications, your CV or portfolio, which may include additional Personal Data.
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiries, evaluate applications, and communicate with you.

2.3. When Entering Contractual Relationships
When you sign agreements with LDS, we may process data of representatives of your company (e.g., names, titles, business emails, business addresses).
This data ensures that contractual relationships are established and executed with legitimate representatives.

2.4. When Participating in Events
If you participate in our online or offline events, webinars, or other activities, we may collect:
Name, email address, biography, company, and similar information through registration forms.
This information allows us to contact you regarding event participation and follow-up materials.

3. How We Use Personal Data
We use your Personal Data for the following purposes:
To provide, operate, and improve our website and services;
To communicate with you (including responding to inquiries or requests);
To manage recruitment, scholarship, and internship programs;
To perform contractual obligations and manage customer relations;
To send updates, news, or marketing materials (where permitted by law and with your consent where required);
To comply with legal obligations and protect LDS’s legitimate interests.
We do not sell or rent Personal Data to third parties.
We process Personal Data only as permitted under GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and applicable U.S. federal and state laws.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For individuals located in the European Union/EEA, our legal bases for processing include:
Consent (e.g., for marketing communications or cookies);
Contract performance (e.g., responding to service requests);
Legitimate interest (e.g., to improve services, ensure security);
Legal obligation (e.g., record-keeping, compliance).

5. Data Retention
We store Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and legal obligations (e.g., contract duration, tax laws, or security requirements).

6. Disclosure of Personal Data
6.1. Affiliates and Service Providers
We may share Personal Data with our affiliated companies and trusted subcontractors assisting in the provision of services.
All such partners are required to process your data under confidentiality and security standards equivalent to this Policy.
6.2. Legal and Regulatory Requirements
We may disclose Personal Data where required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order.
6.3. Marketing and Communication Platforms
With your consent, we may share limited data (e.g., name and email) with authorized marketing platforms for communication about events, news, or educational programs.
All such processing complies with GDPR and CCPA standards.

7. Your Rights
7.1. GDPR (EU/EEA Visitors)
You have the right to:
Access your Personal Data;
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information;
Request erasure of your data (“Right to be forgotten”);
Restrict or object to processing;
Data portability (receive data in a machine-readable format).
Requests can be submitted to our Data Protection Officer (DPO) (see Section 10).

7.2. U.S. Consumer Rights (CCPA/CPRA and similar state laws)
If you are a resident of California or another state with privacy legislation, you may have the right to:
Know what categories of Personal Data we collect, use, or disclose;
Request deletion of your Personal Data;
Request correction of inaccurate information;
Opt-out of the sale or sharing of Personal Data (we currently do not sell data);
Limit use of sensitive data (we currently do not collect sensitive data categories).
To exercise these rights, contact us at dpo@lightdomainstudio.com.
We will not discriminate against any individual for exercising privacy rights.

8. Personal Data of Children
LDS does not knowingly collect or process Personal Data of children under 13 (in the U.S.) or 16 (in the EU).
If we learn that such data has been provided, it will be deleted promptly.

9. Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect Personal Data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, in accordance with industry standards and applicable laws (FTC Act Section 5).

10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in laws or our practices.
The latest version will always be available at:
? https://lightdomainstudio.com/privacy-policy
Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated version.

11. Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
 dpo@lightdomainstudio.com
 Light Domain Studio LLC
7901 4th St N, Suite 300
St. Petersburg, FL 33702, USA