M5 Design Studio LLC
Last updated: June 16, 2026
1. Introduction
M5 Design Studio LLC (“M5 Design Studio,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website at m5designstudio.com (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. Our Site is informational only; we do not sell products, process payments, or maintain user accounts. The primary way we collect personal information is through our contact form.
By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information you provide to us
When you submit our contact form, we collect the information you choose to provide, which may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name or job title
- The content of your message
You are never required to provide this information. Submission of this information is voluntary; you may always decline to provide it, though this may limit our ability to respond to your inquiry.
B. Information collected automatically
IP address (contact form): When you submit our contact form, your IP address is logged by Contact Form 7 for spam prevention and fraud protection. This is a legitimate security measure and IP addresses collected in this way are retained for up to 90 days.
IP address (security): Our security plugin temporarily logs IP addresses when a failed login attempt is detected on our website. This data is used solely for security purposes when someone tries to login to the website.
Analytics data: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect information about how visitors use our Site, including:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Traffic sources
- General geographic region
This data is collected only with your consent via our cookie banner.
Cookies and tracking technologies: Our Site uses cookies as described in the Cookies section below.
C. Information we do not collect
We do not collect payment information, Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, health information, or any sensitive personal information. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries: To respond to messages submitted through our contact form.
- Security: To protect our website from spam, fraud, and unauthorized access.
- Analytics: Improve our website performance, content, and user experience Site
- Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We use third-party services, including Google Analytics, hCaptcha, Cloudflare, and CookieYes, which receive certain technical data as described in this policy. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and data processing terms.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
5. Cookies
Our Site uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to enable certain functionality and to analyze site traffic. Below is a summary of the cookies we use.
A. Necessary cookies (always active)
These cookies are required for the Site to function and cannot be disabled. They include security cookies from Cloudflare, consent management cookies from CookieYes, spam prevention cookies from hCaptcha, and standard session cookies used when administrators are logged into the site.
B. Functional cookies (optional)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality from third-party services embedded on our Site. They are only set with your consent.
C. Analytics cookies (optional)
With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 to collect information about how visitors use our Site. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.
D. Managing your cookie preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” button on our Site or the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our footer. You may also delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
A detailed, up-to-date list of all cookies used on our Site is available on this page below.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services on our Site. Each has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data.
A. Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze site traffic. Google may process data on servers outside the United States. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
B. Google Search Console
We use Google Search Console to monitor our Site’s performance in Google Search. This tool operates server-side and does not set cookies on visitors’ browsers.
C. hCaptcha
Our contact form uses hCaptcha to prevent spam. hCaptcha may collect device and interaction data to verify you are human. See hCaptcha’s privacy policy at hcaptcha.com/privacy.
D. Cloudflare
Our Site is protected by Cloudflare, which provides security, performance, and reliability services. Cloudflare may process visitor IP addresses and set security cookies. See Cloudflare’s privacy policy at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.
E. CookieYes
We use CookieYes to manage cookie consent on our Site. CookieYes stores your consent preferences and maintains a consent log. See CookieYes’s privacy policy at cookieyes.com/privacy-policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 3 years for business correspondence purposes, then deleted.
- Contact form IP addresses: Retained for up to 90 days for spam prevention, then deleted.
- Security logs (Wordfence): IP addresses from failed login attempts are retained temporarily per Wordfence’s default settings.
- Analytics data: Analytics data is retained for the minimum period necessary to understand site traffic trends.
- Cookie consent records: Consent logs are retained for 180 days, consistent with our cookie consent expiration period.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. We extend the following rights to all US residents, regardless of state:
Right to know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect about you and how we use it.
Right to access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to correction: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Right to deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to opt out of data sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time using the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our footer.
Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
We will respond to verified rights requests within 45 days. We may extend this period by an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary.
A. California residents (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, including the right to limit the use of sensitive personal information and the right to opt out of automated decision-making. To submit a California Privacy Rights request, email us at info@m5designstudio.com with the subject line “Your California Privacy Rights” and include your name, address, and the nature of your request.
B. Residents of other states
Residents of Florida, Texas, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, North Carolina, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may also have rights similar to those described above. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
C. Your choices regarding analytics
You can control how analytics data is collected on our Site in the following ways:
- Cookie preferences: Use the “Cookie Preferences” button on our Site to accept or reject analytics cookies at any time.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout to prevent GA4 from collecting data across all websites you visit.
- Browser settings: You can delete or block cookies at any time through your browser settings.
- Do Not Sell or Share: Click the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our footer to opt out at any time.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is intended for business use and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at info@m5designstudio.com and we will promptly delete it.
11. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Your continued use of our Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us:
M5 Design Studio LLC
Email: info@m5designstudio.com
Website: m5designstudio.com
Location: Orlando, Florida, United States
Terms of Use
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using m5designstudio.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.
2. Permitted Use
This Site is provided for informational purposes only. You may not use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Site.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site (including text, images, logos, graphics, and service descriptions) is the property of M5 Design Studio and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. © 2010–2026 M5 Design Studio LLC. All rights reserved.
Reproduction, redistribution, or retransmission of any content without prior written consent from M5 Design Studio is strictly prohibited.
4. Links to Third-Party Sites
This Site may contain links to third-party websites. M5 Design Studio is not responsible for the content or practices of any linked sites and provides these links for convenience only.
5. Contact Form / Communications
Submitting a contact form does not create a client relationship, contractual obligation, or attorney-client privilege. A formal engagement begins only upon execution of a written agreement.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The information on this Site is provided “as is” for general informational purposes. M5 Design Studio LLC makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, professional, or formal security consulting advice.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, M5 Design Studio shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Site, including damages arising from reliance on any information, content, or materials provided on this Site.
8. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Orange County, Florida.
9. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes take effect upon posting to this page. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
