Privacy Policy
Effective date: July 22, 2026
Who we are
Surfside Studio is a coastal creative studio operated by Anthony Wells, a sole proprietor doing business as Surf Side Studio and Mendocino Drone, based in Fort Bragg, California. This policy explains what personal information we collect through surfsidestudio.com, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Questions or requests related to this policy can be directed to hello@surfsidestudio.com.
Information we collect
Contact inquiries
When you reach out via email or a contact form, we receive your name, email address, and the content of your message. You may also voluntarily provide your phone number or business name. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and discuss potential work together.
Subscription sign-ups
When you subscribe to a website plan, we collect your name and email address to administer the subscription. Payment information — including card details — is collected and processed directly by Stripe. Surfside Studio does not store or have access to your full card number, CVV, or banking information.
Usage data
Like most websites, our hosting infrastructure may automatically log basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used for security and performance monitoring and is not linked to your personal identity.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and proposals
- Deliver and manage the services you have subscribed to
- Send project-related communications and updates
- Process payments through Stripe
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for advertising purposes unrelated to your engagement with Surfside Studio.
Third-party services
We work with the following third-party providers who may process your data:
Stripe
Payment processing. Subject to the Stripe Privacy Policy.
Vercel
Website hosting and infrastructure. Subject to the Vercel Privacy Policy.
Cookies
This website uses only essential cookies required for basic site functionality and security. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party behavioral analytics cookies. You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies; this will not affect your ability to browse the site.
Data retention
We retain contact and project-related information for as long as necessary to manage active client relationships and meet legal or accounting obligations — typically no longer than seven years. You may request deletion of your information at any time (see Your rights below).
Your rights
As a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to know — you may request a summary of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to delete — you may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Right to correct — you may request that we correct inaccurate personal information.
- Right to opt out of sale — we do not sell personal information. No opt-out action is required.
- Right to non-discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@surfsidestudio.com with your request. We will respond within 45 days.
Children’s privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted with a revised effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions about this policy? hello@surfsidestudio.com