Design & Image Use Policy

Policy for the Use of Customer Designs, Images, and Products

At Story In Steel, we respect your privacy and take great care to ensure transparency in how we use your designs, images, and the final products we create for you.

We do not use any personal information, images, or designs without your explicit consent. 

This policy applies solely to customers who have granted us permission to use their designs and related materials.

1. Scope of Consent

By consenting to the use of your design, original image, or images of the finished product, you agree that Story In Steel may:

  • Showcase these materials as examples of our work on our website.

  • Use them in advertisements, including but not limited to social media platforms, email campaigns, print materials, and other digital or physical marketing channels.

  • Feature them in promotional content, such as blog posts, newsletters, or case studies.

2. Types of Materials Used

We may use the following:

  • Original Images: Photos or artwork submitted to us as part of your order.

  • Approved Designs: Any design created by our team based on your input and approved by you.

  • Images of Final Products: Photographs of the physical product we create based on your design.

3. Purpose of Use

The materials may be used to:

  • Highlight our craftsmanship and services.

  • Inspire other customers with examples of completed projects.

  • Promote Story In Steel through various marketing and advertising efforts.

4. Customer Anonymity

Whenever possible, we aim to respect your privacy by:

  • Not including personal identifiers (such as names) in our promotional materials unless explicitly agreed upon.

  • Blurring or removing identifiable information from the original image if it includes sensitive content.

5. Opting Out

If you change your mind after consenting, you can contact us at support@storyinsteel.com to request the removal of your materials from future marketing efforts. Please note that while we will honor your request for new materials, previously distributed content may remain in circulation.

6. Ownership and Intellectual Property

You retain full ownership of your original image. Story In Steel does not claim copyright over your submitted designs or images. However, by providing consent, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use these materials for the purposes described in this policy.

7. Duration of Use

Your consent remains valid indefinitely, or until you request its withdrawal. Requests to withdraw consent can be sent to support@storyinsteel.com, and we will process them promptly.

8. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website or directly to consenting customers.

Questions? If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your materials are used, please contact us at support@storyinsteel.com. We value your trust and are committed to ensuring your satisfaction.