This Privacy Policy explains how Cliu BioAnimation Studio ("Studio," "I," or "me") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit my website at cliubioanimation.studio or contact me regarding services.

1. Information I Collect

Information You Provide

When you use the contact form on the website or email me directly, I may collect:

• Your name

• Your email address and/or institutional affiliation

• Information about your project or inquiry

• Any supporting materials you choose to share (e.g., research papers, drafts)

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical data through Squarespace's built-in analytics, including:

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited and time spent

• Approximate geographic location (country/region level)

• Referring website

This data is aggregated and used only to understand general site usage. I do not use tracking pixels or third-party advertising cookies.

2. How I Use Your Information

Information you provide is used solely to:

• Respond to your inquiry and discuss potential projects

• Manage active projects and communicate with you during the engagement

• Issue invoices and process payments (handled offline)

• Improve my services and website over time

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal or project information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Email Communication

If you contact me via email or submit the website contact form, your message and contact details are stored in my Google Workspace email account. Google's privacy policy governs the handling of that data on their platform. I do not subscribe you to any mailing lists without your explicit consent.

4. Data Retention

I retain project-related correspondence and materials for one year after project completion for record-keeping and reference purposes. If you would like your information removed, please contact me at the address below and I will honor reasonable requests where technically feasible.

5. Third-Party Services

This website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace may collect certain technical data as part of hosting and analytics. Please refer to Squarespace's privacy policy for details on their data practices.

I do not currently use third-party marketing platforms, advertising networks, or analytics services beyond Squarespace's built-in tools.

6. International Visitors

This website is operated from the United States. If you are visiting from the European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, or another jurisdiction with data protection laws, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

If you are located in the EU or UK, you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact me directly at the email below.

If you are located in Canada, your information is handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy law (PIPEDA).

7. Data Security

I take reasonable precautions to protect information submitted through this site and via email. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee the absolute security of information you send to me electronically.

8. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be posted on this page with the effective date noted above. Significant changes will be communicated where feasible.

10. Contact

Questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy? Please contact:

Beiyun Caitlin Liu, PhD

Cliu BioAnimation Studio

Beiyun@cliubioanimation.studio