Data protection · Last updated: 15 May 2026

Privacy policy.

Niyah Design places great importance on protecting your personal data. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how you can exercise your rights — in full compliance with the GDPR and the French Data Protection Act (Informatique et Libertés).

— 01 / Data controllerWho is responsible?

The controller responsible for processing the personal data collected through the site is:

Entity
Niyah Design — communication agency
Representative
Hadrien FAVREZ (Publication Director)
Address
8206 Louisiana Blvd NE, Ste A #5944, Albuquerque, NM 87113, United States
Contact email
contact@niyahdesign.com

— 02 / Data collectedWhat data do we collect?

We only collect the data strictly necessary for the purposes described below. This data falls into two categories:

  • Data provided voluntarily — when you contact us by email, you share your name, your email address and the content of your message.
  • Data collected automatically — as you browse, certain technical information is recorded: anonymised IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and visit duration.

We do not collect sensitive data within the meaning of the GDPR (racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data, sexual orientation, etc.).

— 03 / Purposes of processingWhy do we collect this data?

Your data is processed for the following purposes:

  1. Responding to your enquiries — handling messages received via contact@niyahdesign.com, initial contact, quotes, and project follow-up.
  2. Audience measurement — understanding how the site is used in order to improve it (anonymised statistics: most visited pages, time spent, etc.).
  3. Site security — detecting and preventing abusive or malicious use.

— 04 / Legal basesOn what legal basis do we process data?

In accordance with Article 6 of the GDPR, the processing of your data relies on the following legal bases:

Email contact
Consent (Art. 6.1.a)
Audience measurement
Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f)
Security
Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f)

— 05 / Retention periodHow long do we keep your data?

  • Contact messages — kept for 3 years from our last exchange, then archived or deleted.
  • Audience measurement data — kept for 13 months maximum, in line with CNIL recommendations.
  • Cookies — lifespan indicated in the section dedicated to cookies.

— 06 / RecipientsWho has access to your data?

Your data is strictly reserved for Niyah Design. It is never sold, rented or transferred to third parties for commercial purposes.

However, certain technical sub-processors may access it as part of providing services necessary for the operation of the site:

— 07 / Transfers outside the EUData outside the European Union

As the site is hosted by Vercel (United States), a transfer of data outside the EU may occur. Vercel is certified under the Data Privacy Framework and applies the European Commission's standard contractual clauses, ensuring a level of protection equivalent to the GDPR.

— 08 / Your rightsWhat are your rights?

In accordance with the GDPR (Art. 15 to 22), you have the following rights over your personal data:

  • Right of access — obtain confirmation that data concerning you is being processed and receive a copy of it.
  • Right to rectification — correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure (the “right to be forgotten”) — request the deletion of your data.
  • Right to restriction of processing — limit the use of your data.
  • Right to data portability — receive your data in a readable, reusable format.
  • Right to object — object to the processing of your data on legitimate grounds.
  • Right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, send an email to contact@niyahdesign.com with the subject line “GDPR Request” and proof of identity. We will respond within a maximum of one month.

If you believe your rights are not being respected, you may lodge a complaint with the CNIL (the French data protection authority, Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés): cnil.fr/fr/plaintes.

— 09 / CookiesCookie policy

The site uses cookies — small files stored on your device — to ensure it functions properly and to improve your experience. Three categories are used:

  • Essential cookies — strictly necessary (language preferences, dark mode, security). They do not require your consent.
  • Audience measurement cookies — anonymised, set only with your consent.
  • Third-party cookies — set by embedded services (YouTube videos, web fonts, etc.) — only with consent.

You can refuse or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. For more information, see: cnil.fr — Cookies and trackers.

— 10 / SecurityHow do we protect your data?

Niyah Design implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against any loss, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. In particular, the site uses the HTTPS protocol to encrypt communications.

— 11 / ChangesUpdates to this policy

This privacy policy may evolve to reflect legal or technical changes. The date of the latest update appears at the top of this page. We encourage you to review it regularly.

— 12 / ContactA question about your data?

For any question regarding this policy or the processing of your personal data, you can contact us by email at contact@niyahdesign.com.