Privacy Policy
Kachi Studio | Last updated: 19 May 2026 | Cookie Policy
1. Who We Are
Kachi Studio is a web design studio operated by Melissa Carvigant (trading as Elly Carvigant), registered as an auto-entrepreneur in France. We design and build websites and digital platforms for community-led businesses and mission-driven founders.
Website: www.kachi.studio
Contact: mlcarvigant@gmail.com
2. What Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information directly from you:
- Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Your name, email address, and any information you provide when you contact us via the contact form or by email
We also collect derivative data automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data through Google Analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Respond to your enquiries and deliver our services
- Send you our newsletter and occasional updates about Kachi Studio (only if you have subscribed)
- Analyse website usage trends to improve our site and services
- Protect our website and prevent fraudulent activity
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
As a business based in the European Economic Area, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity: to deliver services you have requested
- Consent: for newsletter communications (you may withdraw consent at any time)
- Legitimate interests: for website analytics and security
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, including Google Analytics (GA4), to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects anonymised data about your visit such as pages viewed, time on site, and device type.
You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
For full details on our cookie use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
6. Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your name and email address are stored and processed by Kit (formerly ConvertKit), our email marketing platform. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and services, including:
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
- Kit / ConvertKit (newsletter management)
- Webflow (website hosting)
These providers process your data only as necessary to provide their services and are bound by their own privacy policies.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at mlcarvigant@gmail.com.
10. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data. Our website is hosted on Webflow, which uses SSL encryption and industry-standard security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available at www.kachi.studio. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Melissa Carvigant (Kachi Studio)
mlcarvigant@gmail.com