Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 14, 2026

yioti.design ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of everyone who visits this website (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. WHO WE ARE

yioti.design is a freelance design studio operated by Yioti Fitikides, based in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: hello@yioti.design

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

a) Information you provide directly

When you use our contact form, we collect the information you choose to submit, which may include:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Any message content or project details you provide

We only use this information to respond to your enquiry and discuss potential work.b) Information collected automatically

b) Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information through cookies and analytics tools, including:

  • Your IP address (typically anonymised or truncated)
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website
  • General location data (e.g. city or region, derived from IP address)

This information helps us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.

3. COOKIES

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies to:

  • Enable core site functionality
  • Understand site traffic and visitor behaviour through analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics or similar services)

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them. Note that disabling cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.

4. HOW WE MAY USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form
  • Communicate with you about potential projects or collaborations
  • Understand and improve how the Site is used
  • Maintain the security and performance of the Site

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. SHARING OF INFORMATION

We do not share your personal information with third parties except:

  • With service providers who help operate the Site (e.g. website hosting, analytics providers), who are only permitted to use your information to provide services to us
  • If required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of yioti.design, our clients, or others

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain contact form submissions only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry or maintain a record of client communication, after which they may be deleted. Analytics data is generally retained according to the retention settings of the analytics tool used.

7. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@yioti.design.

8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g. social media profiles, portfolio platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

10. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

Email: hello@yioti.design
Location: Adelaide, South Australia