Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 30, 2026
Baraza Impact Design Studio (“Baraza,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect information shared with us. Baraza is operated by IvorySmith, LLC. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through baraza.studio, forms linked from our website, and other digital tools we use to communicate with clients, prospective clients, collaborators, experts, and members of our community.
Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on how you interact with Baraza.
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
Contact Baraza through our website
Request information about our services
Schedule a meeting
Subscribe to newsletters or other communications
Complete a survey, questionnaire, or research form
Express interest in joining the Baraza expert network
Communicate with us by email or through another digital platform
This information may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Company or organization
Job title or professional role
Location
Professional background and areas of expertise
LinkedIn profile, website, portfolio, resume, or CV
Availability
Consulting or professional rates
Project interests and preferences
Information you choose to provide in forms, surveys, or communications
Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information through our website or forms unless it is specifically requested for a legitimate business or research purpose.
Baraza Expert Network
Baraza works with a network of independent professionals and subject-matter experts whose experience may be relevant to particular projects.
If you express interest in joining our expert network, we may use the information you provide to:
Understand your professional background and expertise
Evaluate potential fit for future engagements
Identify individuals with relevant experience when assembling project teams
Contact you about potential consulting, research, facilitation, advisory, or other professional opportunities
Maintain an internal database of potential collaborators
Submitting information to the Baraza expert network does not create an employment, contractor, partnership, or other business relationship with Baraza and does not guarantee future project opportunities.
Website Forms and Communications
When you submit information through a form on our website or through a form linked from our website, we collect the information requested so that we can respond to your inquiry, manage our relationship with you, or provide the information or service you requested.
We may use third-party service providers to support functions such as website hosting, form collection, scheduling, email communications, database management, file storage, and other business operations.
These providers may process information on our behalf in order to provide their services.
Scheduling Meetings
If you use a scheduling link to book time with Baraza, you may be asked to provide information such as your name, email address, organization, reason for meeting, and scheduling preferences.
This information is used to coordinate meetings and communicate with you about your appointment.
Email and Newsletter Communications
If you subscribe to Field Notes or other Baraza communications, we may collect your name, email address, and information related to your interaction with those communications.
We use this information to send the communications you requested and to improve our content and outreach.
You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those emails.
We may still contact you regarding an existing project, business relationship, inquiry, or other non-marketing matter.
Website Analytics and Cookies
Our website may collect information about how visitors use the site.
This may include information such as:
Browser, network, and device information
IP address
The website or page you visited before coming to our site
Pages you visit on our website
Links or buttons you interact with
Dates and times of website activity
Information about how you navigate and use the site
We use this information to understand website traffic, improve the website, and evaluate the effectiveness of our content and communications.
Our website may also use cookies and similar technologies. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, while others may help us understand website performance and visitor activity.
Your browser may allow you to block, delete, or limit cookies. Doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.
How We Use Information
Baraza may use information collected through our website and related tools to:
Respond to inquiries
Provide consulting, research, strategy, facilitation, and related professional services
Schedule and manage meetings
Communicate with clients and prospective clients
Manage relationships with collaborators and experts
Identify professionals for potential project opportunities
Send newsletters or other communications you have requested
Conduct research, surveys, or other engagement activities
Improve our website, services, programs, and communications
Maintain appropriate business records
Protect our business, clients, collaborators, and users
Comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements
We do not sell personal information in the ordinary meaning of the term.
How We Share Information
We may share information with service providers that help us operate our website and business.
These providers may support functions such as:
Website hosting
Form collection
Database and information management
Email communications
Scheduling
Analytics
File storage
Customer and relationship management
Other business operations
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
Comply with applicable laws or legal processes
Protect Baraza’s rights, property, or safety
Protect the rights, property, or safety of our clients, collaborators, users, or others
Investigate suspected fraud, security concerns, or misuse of our services
If Baraza is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale, or other business transaction, relevant information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Research Participants
Baraza conducts qualitative and quantitative research as part of some client engagements.
Privacy practices for a particular research study may differ from the general practices described in this Privacy Policy. When appropriate, research participants may receive additional information about how their information will be collected, used, recorded, stored, or shared before participating.
Information collected by Baraza on behalf of a client may also be subject to that client’s privacy requirements and the terms of Baraza’s agreement with that client.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to manage existing or potential professional relationships, maintain appropriate business records, and satisfy legal, contractual, accounting, or reporting obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the nature of our relationship with you.
Information submitted to the Baraza expert network may be retained so that we can consider individuals for future opportunities unless removal is requested.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technological measures intended to protect information in our possession.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or digital storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Choices
Depending on where you live and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
You may contact Baraza to:
Ask what personal information we maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of information you previously provided
Ask us to stop sending marketing communications
Request removal from the Baraza expert network
We will respond to reasonable requests consistent with applicable law and our legitimate business and recordkeeping obligations.
Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may include links to scheduling platforms, professional networking sites, client websites, partner organizations, forms, or other third-party websites and services.
Baraza does not control the privacy practices of third parties. When you leave our website or provide information directly through a third-party service, that organization’s privacy policy and terms may also apply.
We encourage you to review the privacy practices of services you choose to use.
Children’s Privacy
Baraza’s website and services are intended for businesses, organizations, professionals, and adult users. Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website.
Our consulting work may involve organizations that serve children and families. Any research or engagement involving minors would be conducted under separate project-specific procedures and appropriate consent requirements.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, business practices, or applicable requirements.
When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a request regarding personal information you have provided to Baraza, please contact us through the contact information provided on baraza.studio.
