Privacy policy

Privacy and Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

At Studio418, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled securely and transparently. This Privacy and Cookie Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Studio418 is a creative design agency specialising in bespoke branding and design solutions. For any questions about this policy, please contact us at:

Email: info (AT) studio418 (DOT) co (DOT) uk
Address: Unit 418, 4th Floor, Broadstone Mill, Stockport, SK5 7DL

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

Personal Information: When you fill out forms, contact us, or register for services via our website, we may collect your name, email address, and other relevant details.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to your enquiries and provide services you request.
Facilitate project management and communication.
Improve our website and understand how users interact with it.
Comply with legal obligations.

Our legal basis for processing your personal data is:

Consent: Where you have provided consent (e.g., for cookies or communications).
Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and website functionality.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it with:

Service providers who help us operate our website or manage projects.
Authorities, if required by law.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience. Our website uses minimal cookies to ensure functionality and provide a better user experience.

Managing Cookies: You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction: Ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data where applicable.
Restriction: Request we limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
Portability: Request we transfer your data to another organisation in a machine-readable format.
Objection: Object to how we process your data for legitimate interests.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time, where consent is the basis for processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info (AT) studio418 (DOT) co (DOT) uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

Retention of Your Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal requirements. Specific retention periods will vary depending on the nature of the data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. We encourage you to review this page regularly for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: info (AT) studio418 (DOT) co (DOT) uk
Address: Unit 418, 4th Floor, Broadstone Mill, Stockport, SK5 7DL

You can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for more information or to raise a concern: https://ico.org.uk/.

By using our website, you agree to this Privacy and Cookie Policy.