Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Introduction

LAPS Editorial LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit lapsstudio.com (the “Site”) or interact with our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our Site, you may choose to provide us with contact form submissions (your name, email address, and any information you include in your message), newsletter signup information (your email address if you subscribe to our mailing list), and client communications (information shared during consultations, project discussions, or through email correspondence).

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including usage data (pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked), device information (browser type, operating system, device type), and log data (IP address, access times, referring website addresses). This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about potential projects, provide editorial and copywriting services you have requested, send newsletters and updates (only if you have subscribed), improve our Site and understand how visitors interact with our content, protect the security of our Site and services, and comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only in the following circumstances: with service providers (third-party services that help us operate our Site and business, such as our website host, email service provider, and payment processor, who are obligated to protect your information), for legal requirements (if required by law, court order, or governmental authority), in connection with business transfers (merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, in which case you would be notified), and with your consent (when you have given us explicit permission to share specific information).

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you interact with it.

We use essential cookies (necessary for the Site to function properly), analytics cookies (help us understand how visitors use our Site), and preference cookies (remember your settings and preferences).

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Note that blocking some cookies may affect your experience on our Site.

Third-Party Services

Our Site may use or integrate with third-party services, including Squarespace (our website hosting platform), Square (payment processing for client invoices), email marketing services, and social media platforms. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your information. We encourage you to review their policies.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Contact form submissions and general inquiries are typically retained as long as relevant to our potential or actual business relationship. Client project files and communications are retained in accordance with our client service agreements.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access (request a copy of the personal information we hold about you), correction (request that we correct inaccurate information), deletion (request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions), and opt-out (unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the link in our emails).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. As noted above, we do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the information below.

International Visitors

Our Site is operated in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: laura@lapsstudio.com

For information about how we handle data during editorial projects, please refer to the confidentiality provisions in our client service agreements.