This policy explains how LOSTCODE Digital Studio ("LOSTCODE", "we", "us", or "our") handles personal information when you visit lostcode.dev, contact us, or subscribe to our writing. LOSTCODE is operated by [LEGAL ENTITY NAME], based in Lagos, Nigeria. If you have questions, reach us at hello@lostcode.dev.
1. Who we are
The data controller responsible for your personal information is [LEGAL ENTITY NAME], [REGISTERED ADDRESS], Lagos, Nigeria. For any privacy request, contacthello@lostcode.dev.
2. Information we collect
We only collect what we need to respond to you and run this site.
- Contact form. When you send us a project brief we collect your name, email address, phone number, company or project name (optional), the service and budget you select, and the details you write.
- Newsletter. If you subscribe, we collect your email address.
- Technical data. Our hosting providers automatically process standard server and request data (such as IP address and browser type) to deliver and secure the site. We do not use advertising or analytics tracking cookies.
- Preferences. Your light or dark theme choice is stored locally in your browser and is never sent to us.
3. How we use your information
- To respond to your enquiry and discuss potential work.
- To send you our newsletter, where you have asked to receive it.
- To operate, secure, and improve the website.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect against spam and abuse.
4. Legal bases
Where applicable data protection law (including the Nigeria Data Protection Act and the EU/UK GDPR) requires a legal basis, we rely on: your consent (for the newsletter and when you choose to contact us), our legitimate interests (to respond to enquiries and keep the site secure), and legal obligation (where the law requires us to retain records). You may withdraw consent at any time.
5. Cookies and local storage
We do not use tracking or advertising cookies, so there is no cookie consent banner. We use only strictly necessary storage: a theme preference saved in your browser, and a security check (Cloudflare Turnstile) on our contact form that helps us block automated spam. If you enable maintenance-bypass access, a functional cookie is set for that purpose.
6. Service providers
We share personal information only with the processors that help us run the studio, under agreements that require them to protect your data:
- Vercel — website and application hosting.
- Neon — database hosting for form submissions and content.
- Cloudflare — Turnstile spam protection on the contact form.
- Resend — delivery of transactional and notification email.
We do not sell your personal information.
7. International transfers
Some of our providers process data outside Nigeria, including in the United States and the European Union. Where information is transferred across borders, we rely on the providers' contractual safeguards and appropriate transfer mechanisms to protect it.
8. How long we keep it
We keep contact submissions for as long as needed to evaluate and pursue the enquiry, and for a reasonable period afterwards for our records. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe. You can ask us to delete your information sooner at any time.
9. Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal information, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these, email hello@lostcode.dev. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission or your local data protection authority.
10. Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Children
This site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date above. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.
13. Contact
Questions or requests about this policy or your data can be sent tohello@lostcode.dev.
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