Terms & Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 5, 2026
Welcome to Design & Pastry. This Terms & Privacy Policy explains how you may use this website and how Design & Pastry, LLC collects, uses, and protects information submitted through this site.
By using this website, you agree to the terms below. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
Terms of Use
Website Purpose
This website is owned and operated by Design & Pastry, LLC, a web design studio based in North Carolina.
The information on this website is provided for general informational and promotional purposes. It may include details about our design approach, selected work, website services, resources, and ways to inquire about working together.
Nothing on this website creates a client relationship, partnership, contract, or professional obligation between you and Design & Pastry, LLC unless and until both parties sign a written agreement.
Website Inquiries
Submitting an inquiry form does not guarantee acceptance of your project. We review inquiries to determine whether the project appears aligned with our services, availability, and scope.
If your inquiry seems like a good fit, we may follow up to discuss next steps. If it is not a fit, we may decline the inquiry or, when appropriate, suggest another direction.
Services and Project Terms
Any website design, strategy, consulting, or creative services provided by Design & Pastry, LLC are governed by a separate written agreement, proposal, invoice, or contract.
Project scope, timelines, deliverables, pricing, payment terms, revisions, ownership, and cancellation policies will be outlined separately before work begins.
Information on this website is not a substitute for a signed client agreement.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing listed on this website is provided for general guidance only. Final pricing depends on project scope, complexity, platform, content needs, timeline, and other requirements.
Design & Pastry, LLC may change pricing, availability, services, or website content at any time without notice.
Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, images, layouts, logos, design elements, portfolio descriptions, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Design & Pastry, LLC unless otherwise stated.
You may view and share this website for personal or informational purposes, but you may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, or use any website content for commercial purposes without written permission.
Portfolio work shown on this website may include client names, project descriptions, images, mockups, or screenshots used to demonstrate past work. All third-party trademarks, names, or logos belong to their respective owners.
Website Templates, Resources, or Digital Products
If Design & Pastry, LLC offers website templates, downloads, resources, or digital products in the future, those items may be subject to additional terms, licensing rules, usage restrictions, or refund policies.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, purchasing or downloading a resource does not grant you ownership of the underlying intellectual property.
No Guarantees
We care about creating strategic, thoughtful websites. However, Design & Pastry, LLC does not guarantee specific business, financial, marketing, search engine, traffic, inquiry, conversion, or growth results from using this website, working with us, or implementing any recommendations.
Any examples, testimonials, or portfolio references are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not guarantee similar results.
Third-Party Links and Tools
This website may include links to third-party websites, tools, platforms, or resources. These links are provided for convenience only.
Design & Pastry, LLC is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, security, availability, or accuracy of third-party websites or services.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to use this website in a way that:
violates any law or regulation
attempts to gain unauthorized access to the website or related systems
interferes with the website’s functionality or security
copies, scrapes, or misuses website content
submits false, misleading, harmful, or spam content through website forms
We reserve the right to restrict access to this website at any time if misuse is suspected.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Design & Pastry, LLC is not liable for any damages resulting from your use of this website, inability to access the website, reliance on website content, or interaction with third-party links or tools.
This website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
Design & Pastry, LLC may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through this website, including when you:
submit an inquiry form
sign up for a checklist, newsletter, or resource
contact us by email
request information about services, templates, or resources
The information collected may include:
name
email address
business, organization, or project name
website URL
project details
budget range
timeline
inquiry message
any other information you choose to provide
We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as browser type, device information, referring pages, pages visited, and general website usage data.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information you provide to:
respond to inquiries
evaluate whether a project may be a good fit
schedule consultations or follow-up conversations
provide requested resources or communications
manage client relationships
improve website content, services, and user experience
maintain website security
comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
Email Communications
If you sign up for a checklist, newsletter, resource, or email list, we may use your email address to send related updates, resources, or promotional messages.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in the email or by contacting us directly.
Transactional or project-related emails may still be sent when necessary.
Website Analytics and Cookies
This website may use cookies, analytics tools, embedded features, or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve website performance.
These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, device type, browser type, and general location information.
You can adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies, but some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may use third-party platforms or service providers to operate this website and manage communications, forms, analytics, email delivery, scheduling, payments, or other business functions.
These providers may access limited information only as needed to perform their services.
Examples may include website hosting platforms, form tools, email marketing platforms, analytics providers, scheduling tools, payment processors, or cloud storage tools.
Payments
If payments are accepted through this website or through a third-party payment processor, payment information is processed by the applicable third-party provider. Design & Pastry, LLC does not intentionally store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment credentials on this website.
Payment providers have their own privacy and security policies.
How We Protect Information
We take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through this website. However, no website, online form, email system, or digital storage method is completely secure.
Please avoid submitting highly sensitive information through website forms, such as Social Security numbers, banking information, passwords, or confidential personal data.
How Long We Keep Information
We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, managing business records, providing services, complying with legal obligations, and resolving disputes.
You may request that we delete certain information, and we will review such requests in accordance with applicable legal and business requirements.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this website, please contact us so we can review and delete the information if appropriate.
Data Breach Notice
If we become aware of a security incident involving personal information, we will take appropriate steps to investigate and respond. Where legally required, we will notify affected individuals and applicable authorities.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Terms & Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Your continued use of the website after updates are posted means you accept the revised policy.
Contact
For any questions about this Terms & Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@designandpastry.com.