Privacy Policy for Studio Box Web Design

1. Introduction

Studio Box Web Design ("I," "me," "my service") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how I collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use my website design services. This service is based in the UK.

2. Data I Collect

I collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to me, primarily through:

  • The Initial Questionnaire: This includes your name, email address, business details, and any other information you provide about your project requirements.
  • Email Communications: Any personal data shared during our email correspondence.

3. How I Use Your Data

Your personal data is used solely for the following purposes:

  • To understand your website requirements and provide you with my web design services.
  • To communicate with you about your project, including updates, revisions, and invoicing.
  • To manage my client records.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Storage and Protection

  • Your data from the Initial Questionnaire (if it's a digital form I control, like a document sent to me) and our email communications will be stored securely. If the questionnaire is via a third-party service (e.g., Google Forms, Typeform), their privacy policy will also apply to data submitted through them.
  • I take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
  • Communication is primarily via email. Please be aware of the inherent security risks of email.

5. Data Sharing

I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties unless required to provide the service (e.g., setting up hosting which may require your contact details with your consent) or if required by law.

6. Your Rights (UK GDPR Basics)

As a UK-based service, I adhere to UK GDPR principles. You have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
  • The right to request correction of any inaccurate personal data.
  • The right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and contractual necessities, e.g., for invoicing).
  • The right to object to processing in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact me at studioboxmail@proton.me.

7. Data Retention

I will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, project data will be kept for 6 years for tax and record-keeping purposes.

8. Cookies

My website may use essential cookies for functionality. If analytical or other non-essential cookies are used, I will implement a cookie consent mechanism. (This is a placeholder as the actual site isn't built yet and depends on final implementation choices).

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at studioboxmail@proton.me.