GudoStudio

Effective date: 2/16/2026
GudoStudio operates https://www.gudostudio.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how GudoStudio collects, uses, and protects information when the GudoStudio site is visited or when UpwardPins is contacted.

1) Information GudoStudio Collects

GudoStudio may collect the following information:

A. Information you provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content
  • Shop links (Etsy/Shopify URL) and product details you choose to share
  • Any files/images you submit (if applicable)

B. Payment information

If payment is made through Stripe or PayPal, payment is processed by those providers. GudoStudio does not store full payment card details on the GudoStudio site.
Stripe and PayPal may collect payment and billing information according to their own privacy policies.

C. Automatically collected information

When the site is used, GudoStudio may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser/device type
  • Pages viewed and time spent on the site
  • Referring website
  • Cookies or similar technologies (see Section 5)

2) How GudoStudio Uses Information

GudoStudio uses information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Deliver services (pin creation, uploading/scheduling)
  • Send service-related messages (updates, next steps, invoices)
  • Improve site performance and user experience
  • Prevent spam, abuse, or fraud

3) Legal Basis (If Applicable)

Depending on location, GudoStudio may process personal data based on:

  • Consent (e.g., submitting a contact form)
  • Contract necessity (to provide requested services)
  • Legitimate interests (site security, improving services)
  • Legal obligations (accounting/tax as required)

4) Sharing Information

GudoStudio does not sell personal information.

GudoStudio may share information with:

  • Service providers that support business operations (email delivery/SMTP, hosting, security)
  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) to complete transactions
  • Legal authorities if required to comply with law or to protect rights and safety

5) Cookies & Analytics

GudoStudio may use cookies or similar technologies to help the site function and understand traffic.

Cookies can be controlled through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site functions.

If analytics tools are used (for example, Google Analytics), GudoStudio may use analytics data to understand site traffic and improve the site.

6) Email Communications

If someone contacts GudoStudio, GudoStudio may email to respond to the request or provide service-related information.

GudoStudio does not send marketing emails unless explicit opt-in is provided.

7) Data Retention

GudoStudio keeps contact messages and service communications only as long as needed for:

  • Providing services and support
  • Recordkeeping and legal/tax requirements

Deletion requests may be honored (see Section 9), subject to legal obligations.

8) Data Security

GudoStudio takes reasonable measures to protect information. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9) Rights

Depending on location, rights may include:

  • Requesting access to personal data
  • Requesting correction or deletion
  • Objecting to or restricting processing
  • Requesting data portability

Requests may be submitted through the Contact form on the GudoStudio website.

10) Children’s Privacy

GudoStudio services are not intended for children under 13, and GudoStudio does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11) Third-Party Links

The GudoStudio site may link to third-party websites (for example, Etsy, Shopify, Stripe, PayPal). GudoStudio is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

12) Changes to This Policy

GudoStudio may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. GudoStudio will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

13) Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please use the Contact form on the GudoStudio website.

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