Privacy Policy

Key points

The Gill Studio collects information you submit through its forms and newsletter signup.
We use it to respond to requests, provide services, communicate with you, and understand site traffic.
We use Google Analytics.
We don’t sell personal information.
Questions or privacy requests can be sent to michelle@michellegill.studio.

1. Who we are
The Gill Studio, based in the Roanoke Valley in Virginia, operates this website and is responsible for the personal information collected through it. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

2. Information we collect
When you submit information through our contact form, client intake form, author site request form, newsletter signup, or blog subscription form, we collect the information you choose to provide. This may include your name, email address, project details, business information, and the content of your message. When you use the website, Wix and Google Analytics may collect technical information such as your device, browser, IP address, approximate location, pages viewed, and website usage information.

3. Why we use your information

We use submitted information to respond to questions, evaluate project requests, communicate about services, send requested newsletters or blog updates, and provide information you ask for.
We use website analytics to understand traffic and improve the website.
We do not use visitor information for automated decision-making or artificial intelligence.

4. How we share information
The website is built and hosted by Wix. Wix may store and process information through its platform and service providers. You can review Wix’s current service providers at Wix’s sub-processors list. We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage. Google may process information according to its own privacy terms. We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with law, respond to legal requests, protect rights and safety, or investigate suspected misuse. We do not sell personal information or share it for targeted advertising.

5. Where information is stored
Information may be stored and processed by Wix and Google in the United States and other countries where their service providers operate. Those companies use their own safeguards and privacy practices for international data transfers.

6. Cookies and analytics
The website uses essential cookies needed for security, functionality, sessions, and site stability. With the applicable choice in the cookie banner, the website may use analytics cookies, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site. You can manage your choices through the cookie banner and your browser settings. You can also learn about Google’s available privacy controls at Google Analytics’ privacy information.

7. Newsletters and communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or blog updates, we use your submitted contact information to send those communications. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting michelle@michellegill.studio. We may still contact you when necessary to respond to a request you made.

8. Your privacy choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or a copy of your personal information. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain uses. To make a request, email michelle@michellegill.studio. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

9. How long we keep information
We keep information only for as long as reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was collected, to communicate with you, to maintain business records, and to meet legal, tax, or accounting obligations. We then delete or anonymize it when reasonably possible.

10. Security
The site is built and hosted on Wix. Wix helps secure the underlying website infrastructure. We also take reasonable steps to protect information in our care. No online service can guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-party websites
The website may contain links to other websites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this one.

12. Children
The website is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

13. Updates
We may update this policy when our practices, services, or legal obligations change. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Any heading, caption, section title, or “In short:” summary is provided for convenience only and does not legally bind either party.

14. Contact us
For privacy questions or requests, contact:
The Gill Studio
Email: michelle@michellegill.studio

Last Updated: October 14, 2026