Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Last Updated: [Insert Date]

[Your Studio Name] ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website or engage our interior design services.

We comply with the [UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)] and the [Data Protection Act 2018].

1. Who We Are

Business Name: [Your Studio Name]
Business Address: [Registered Address]
Email: [Contact Email]
Phone: [Contact Number]

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information You Provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Project address
- Billing details
- Design preferences
- Any information submitted via contact forms

Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Cookies and usage data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide interior design services
- Prepare quotations and contracts
- Manage payments and invoicing
- Improve our website and services
- Send marketing communications (only with your consent)

We will only use your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including:
- Contract performance
- Legal obligation
- Legitimate business interests
- Your consent

4. Payments

If payments are processed through third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), we do not store your card details. Payment providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

All pricing on our website is displayed in [GBP (£)] unless otherwise stated.

5. Marketing Communications

We may send design updates, newsletters or promotional material if you opt in. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link, or by emailing us directly

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:
- Contractors and suppliers (where necessary for your project)
- Accountants or legal advisors
- IT service providers
- Payment processors

We will never sell your personal data.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purpose it was collected for
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes

8. Your Rights [(UK GDPR)]

You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, email: [Insert Email]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic.
You can control cookies via your browser settings.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.