privacy policy

last updated: april 2026heylayercake.com

1. who we are

LayerCake is a branding and web design studio based in California. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit heylayercake.com or inquire about our services.

2. what we collect

We may collect the following information:

• Contact information — your name, email address, and any details you submit through our contact or inquiry forms

• Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referral source, and device/browser type, collected automatically via Squarespace Analytics

• Email address — if you subscribe to our email list, your address is stored in Flodesk

We do not collect payment information directly — payments are processed through third-party invoicing tools with their own privacy policies.

3. how we use your information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate about projects

• Send marketing emails if you've opted in (you can unsubscribe anytime)

• Understand how our site is being used so we can improve it

• Meet any legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties — ever.

4. third-party services

We use the following third-party tools that may collect data independently:

• Squarespace — website hosting and analytics. See their privacy policy at squarespace.com/privacy

• Flodesk — email marketing. See their privacy policy at flodesk.com/privacy

• Dubsado — client inquiry and project management forms. See their privacy policy at dubsado.com/privacy

• Google Fonts — loaded via Squarespace and may log requests. See google.com/policies/privacy

5. cookies

Squarespace uses cookies to power site functionality and analytics. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function as intended.

6. your rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you

• Ask us to correct or delete your data

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email

To make a request, email us at hello@heylayercake.com.

7. data retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

8. children's privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

questions? email us at hello@heylayercake.com.