What regulatory frameworks and laws are listed as relevant to ecommerce work in the profile?
The profile lists GDPR, CASL, CAN‑SPAM, PCI DSS, WCAG (accessibility) and ADA implications, and EU consumer protection rules (including the Omnibus Directive) as relevant regulations.
What legal considerations are mentioned relating to ecommerce sites and themes?
Legal considerations include copyright & theme licensing, trademark and brand‑use risks, false advertising/performance claims, endorsement disclosures, data privacy & cookies, accessibility legal risk, payment & PCI contractual obligations, and taxes/VAT for cross‑border sales.
What sensitivity considerations does the profile highlight for projects?
The profile highlights accessibility, privacy & tracking, pricing & performance claims, influencer/testimonial disclosures, and cultural references/imagery as key sensitivity considerations.
What “other nuances” about Shopify or post‑launch scope are noted in the profile?
Noted nuances include Shopify theme licensing & DMCA risk, clarifying post‑launch ownership and maintenance, managing performance & SEO expectations, payment integration and PCI scope differences, email/CRM compliance, international rules for returns, client approval for published results, and auditing third‑party apps for data sharing.
What governance frameworks, policies, or audits are listed in the Trust & Compliance Profile?
The Governance section (Frameworks, Policies, Audits) is present in the profile but no specific frameworks, policies, or audits are listed.
What security certifications or encryption/authentication/data‑retention details are listed?
The Security section fields for certifications, encryption (in transit/at rest), authentication, and data retention are present but no specific details or certifications are listed.
How does Otherhalf Studio handle data privacy and regulatory compliance?
The studio follows privacy‑by‑design principles, advises clients on GDPR/CAN‑SPAM/CASL compliance, implements consent/cookie controls, and assesses third‑party app data flows as part of each project scope.
Do you provide accessibility (WCAG) auditing and remediation?
Yes — accessibility is treated as a core consideration in scoping and design, with WCAG‑aligned checks, assistive‑tech testing, and remediation planning included or offered as an add‑on depending on project requirements.
Will Otherhalf sign an NDA or confidentiality agreement?
Yes — the studio can sign NDAs and confidentiality agreements on request prior to discovery and project kickoff.
Do you work with international or multilingual stores?
Yes — Otherhalf serves international Shopify merchants and can scope multilingual/multi‑region implementations, though multilingual work typically requires additional localization and engineering effort.