Part A — Terms and Conditions

By using using this website you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the website.

A1. Use of This Website

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You must not:

• Use the website in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations in the United Kingdom
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its related systems
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material
• Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious or harmful material
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the website in breach of these Terms

This website is intended for a general adult audience and is not aimed at children. We do not verify the age of website visitors.

A2. Interactive Code Editor

This website includes an interactive p5.js code editor. When using the editor:

• You may run, modify, and download code provided for personal and educational use
• You must not use the editor to generate, store, or distribute unlawful, harmful, or offensive content
• Downloaded code is provided "as is". We make no warranties regarding its fitness for any particular purpose
• We reserve the right to remove or restrict access to the editor at any time without notice

A3. Downloads (Code and Images)

Code and image files that you download from this website are free for you to use. You may use, copy, modify, distribute, and create commercial or non-commercial work from this material without seeking further permission from us and without payment. Attribution is appreciated but not required.

This permission applies only to the code and image files made available for download. It does not extend to the rest of the website — see Section A4 (Intellectual Property) below.

A4. Intellectual Property

The code and image files available to download from this website are not protected against reuse — see Section A3 (Downloads) above for the permissions that apply to them.

Everything else on this website — including its design and layout, the Design by Code name and logo, written text, and video content — remains the property of Design by Code Limited and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws, except where stated otherwise.

Nothing on this website grants you any right, title, or interest in that remaining material except as expressly stated in these Terms.

A5. Videos

This website contains links to videos hosted on YouTube and may also include videos hosted directly on this website or via third-party platforms. We are not responsible for the content of third-party platforms. Viewing third-party videos is subject to the terms and privacy policies of those platforms.

A6. Links to Third-Party Websites (Including Etsy)

This website contains links to third-party websites, including our Etsy shop and other external sites. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

A7. Affiliate Links and Commercial Relationships

This website may contain affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you purchase a product or service after clicking a link, at no extra cost to you. Where this applies, it will be clearly indicated on the relevant page. We only recommend products and services that we genuinely consider relevant to our audience. See Part B (Privacy Policy) and Part C (Cookie Policy) for how affiliate tracking and cookies are used.

A8. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails from us. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send, or by contacting us (see About Us above). See Part B (Privacy Policy) for how we process your newsletter data.

A9. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content on it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, that:

• The website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
• The information on the website is accurate, complete, or up to date
• Code, images, or other downloadable materials are suitable for any particular purpose

A10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Design by Code Limited shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by Scots law.

A11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Scotland. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.

Part B — Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit the Website. See About Us at the top of this page for our company and ICO registration details and how to contact us.

B1. What Personal Data We Collect

Data you provide directly

• Contact enquiries: your name and email address if you contact us via email or a contact form
• Newsletter subscription: your name (optional) and email address

Data collected automatically

• Usage data: pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, approximate location (country/region), and referring URL — collected via Google Analytics 4
• Cookies and similar technologies: see Part C (Cookie Policy) for full details

Data we do not collect

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. We do not collect payment information — any purchases through our Etsy shop or other third party sites are handled by those sites own privacy policy.

B2. How We Use Your Personal Data

Purpose -  Legal basis (UK GDPR)

Responding to contact enquiries  -  Article 6(1)(b) — contract steps; or Article 6(1)(f) — legitimate interests

Sending newsletters  -  Article 6(1)(a) — consent (you can withdraw at any time)

Analysing website usage  -  Article 6(1)(a) — consent (via cookie banner)

Website security and fraud prevention -  Article 6(1)(f) — legitimate interests

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

B3. Third-Party Services That May Process Your Data

Where a service below also sets cookies on your device, the specific cookie names and expiry periods are listed in Part C (Cookie Policy).

Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website. Google may set cookies and process data in the USA under Standard Contractual Clauses. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

YouTube

This website contains links to and embedded videos from YouTube. When you play a video, YouTube (Google) may set cookies and collect data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. We use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode where possible to limit cookie-setting before you interact.

Social Media

Our website may include links or embedded content from social media platforms. These platforms may collect data about you when you interact with their content, in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Newsletter Service

We use Kit to manage newsletter subscriptions. Your email address and name (if provided) will be stored on their platform. Please review their privacy policy before subscribing.

Website Hosting

Our website is hosted by Hostinger. Standard server log data (including IP addresses) may be collected by them. Please refer to their privacy policy for details.

Etsy and other online retail sites

We link to products on online retail sites. Any data you provide to the retail sites as part of a purchase is governed by that site's Privacy Policy. We do not receive your payment or billing details.

Affiliate Programmes

We may participate in affiliate programmes. If you click an affiliate link, the third-party retailer or network may set cookies to track referrals. Please review the relevant third-party privacy policies.

B4. Data Retention

• Contact enquiry data: retained for up to 2 years, or longer if required for a legal claim
• Newsletter data: retained until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data: retained in line with Google Analytics default retention settings (up to 14 months for user-level data)

B5. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — request a copy of data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — ask us to delete your data in certain circumstances
• Right to restriction — ask us to restrict processing in certain circumstances
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw at any time without affecting previous processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in About Us above. We will respond within one calendar month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO: ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.

B6. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party providers are based outside the UK. Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place — such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the ICO — to protect your data.

B7. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure and we cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted to our website.

B8. Links to Other Websites

Our website contains links to other websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Part C — Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains the cookies used on the Website. It supplements the Privacy Policy above.

C1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website owner. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

C2. UK Law and Cookies

Our use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR. Under PECR, we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.

C3. How We Obtain Your Consent

When you first visit designbycodestudio.com, a cookie banner will ask for your consent to place non-essential cookies. You can accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences. You can also change your preferences at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link dsiplayed near the bottom of every page, or by contacting us using the details in About Us above.

C4. Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They do not require your consent under PECR.

• Session cookies — Used to keep the website functioning correctly during your visit. Deleted when you close your browser.
• Cookie consent cookie — Remembers your cookie preferences so we do not ask again on every visit. Typically expires after 12 months.

Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)

• Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*, _gid) — Set by Google to track page views, sessions, and user behaviour in aggregate. Expiry: _ga = 2 years; _gid = 24 hours. Provider: Google LLC. google.com/privacy

Functional / Third-Party Cookies (Require Consent)

These may be set when you interact with third-party content embedded in our website:

• YouTube (VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, yt-remote-*) — Set when you play an embedded YouTube video. Used to deliver video content and track viewing preferences. Expiry varies. Provider: Google LLC.
• Social media embeds — If you interact with any embedded social media content, the relevant platform may set cookies on your device. We have limited control over these cookies.

Hosting Provider Cookies

Hostinger (our website host) may set technical cookies as part of the hosting service. These are typically strictly necessary. Please refer to their cookie policy for details.

Affiliate / Marketing Cookies

If you click on an affiliate link on our website, the third-party affiliate network may set cookies to track referrals and attribute commissions. We do not control these cookies. Where affiliate links are present on a page, this will be clearly disclosed.

C5. Managing and Deleting Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Cookie banner — Use our consent banner when you first visit to accept or decline non-essential cookies
• Browser settings — Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites
• Google Analytics opt-out — Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on at google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ad Settings — Manage how Google uses your data at google.com

Browser-specific instructions for managing cookies:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Changes to This Document

We may update the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, or Cookie Policy set out on this page at any time — for example, to reflect changes in our services, the cookies we use, or legal requirements. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision across all three parts. We recommend checking this page periodically.

Contact Us

For any questions about these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, our Cookie Policy, or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact Design by Code Limited at: contact@designbycodestudio.com