Personal Information Collection and Use

Personal information on this website refers to data that can identify or contact an individual. When you interact with Design Station or its affiliated companies, you may be asked to provide personal information. Design Station and its affiliates may share and use this information in line with the Privacy Policy. It may be combined with other data to enhance products, services, content, and advertising. While providing personal information is often optional, refusal may result in Apple being unable to offer products, and services, or respond to inquiries. Examples of personal information collected and its potential uses include:

Collection and Use of Personal Information

When you create an Apple ID, apply for commercial credit, purchase a product, download a software update, register for a class at an Design Station Retail Store, contact us, or participate in an online survey, we may collect information such as your name, address, phone number, email, contact preferences, and credit card details.

Sharing Content

We may collect information about those individuals, including names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers when sharing content with family or friends using Design Station products, or participating in Design Station services or forums. This information is used to fulfill requests, provide services, or for anti-fraud purposes.

Verification and Usage

We may request a government-issued ID in the U.S. in certain circumstances, such as setting up a wireless account. We use personal information, including date of birth, to verify identity, assist with user identification, and determine suitable services. This also helps us to customize services and comply with age requirements.

Communication and Notices

We use collected information to keep you informed about product updates, events, and relevant announcements. Important notices regarding purchases, terms changes, and policies are communicated as they are integral to your interaction with Design Station and cannot be opted out.

Internal Use and Analysis

Personal information on this website is utilized for internal purposes, such as auditing, data analysis, and research in order to enhance Design Station products, services, and customer communication. Participation in sweepstakes or contests involves using provided information for program administration.

Collection and Use of Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information, not directly associated with individuals, may be collected, used, transferred, and disclosed for various purposes. Some examples generally include aggregated data on customer behavior, website usage, and device-related information.

Cookies and Technologies

Design Station generally uses technologies such as cookies, pixel tags, and web beacons in order to understand user behavior, improve website’s sections, and measure advertising effectiveness. Information collected via these technologies is treated as non-personal unless linked to identifiers like IP addresses.

Third-Party Disclosures

Our website may share personal information with strategic partners to provide or enhance products and services by ensuring such data is not used for third-party marketing. Service providers assisting with information processing and delivery must also protect user information.

Legal and Security Disclosures

Design Station may disclose personal information in compliance with law, legal processes, or requests from public and governmental authorities. Such disclosures may occur for national security, law enforcement, public safety, or operational protection.

Protection and Retention

Our website prioritizes the security of personal information during transmission and storage. Encryption methods and physical security measures safeguard stored data. User-shared content in forums or social services is visible to other users, requiring careful sharing.

Integrity and Retention

This website generally encourages users to keep personal information accurate and up-to-date. Data is retained for the duration necessary to fulfill outlined purposes, following legal or business requirements. Access to personal information is provided to users.

Access and Corrections

Users can access and update contact information and preferences through their Design Station accounts. For other personal information, access, correction, or deletion requests can be made through the regional Privacy Contact Form.

Children & Education

Extra precautions are taken to protect children's privacy, with restrictions on creating Apple IDs for those under 13. In addition, parental consent is required, and schools may create Managed Apple IDs for students under specific conditions.

Location-Based Services

Design Station collects precise location data anonymously using GPS, Bluetooth, IP addresses, and other technologies. Location data may be shared with application providers for improved services.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Third-party links or services on Design Station platforms are governed by their privacy practices. Design Station even encourages users to learn about these practices and understands that third parties may collect information independently.

International Users

Information provided may be accessed globally as described in this Privacy Policy. Design Station adheres to safe harbor frameworks and follows regional regulations, such as the APEC Cross Border Privacy Rules System.

Companywide Privacy Commitment

Design Station communicates privacy guidelines to employees and strictly enforces privacy safeguards within the company to secure personal information.

Privacy Questions

You can contact Design Station Support for privacy concerns or questions about Design Station Privacy Policy. We even update its policy periodically, with significant changes accompanied by website notices and updated policies.