1. Information We Collect
 
a. Personal Information You Provide
 
When you interact with our website or use our services, you may provide personal information such as:
 

• Full name

• Company name (optional)

• Email address

• Phone number

• Project details

• Files or documents you upload

• Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

 
This information is collected through our contact forms, project enquiry forms, email communication, or payment processes.
 
Payments made via PayPal or bank transfer are processed securely by those providers. We do not store or have access to sensitive payment details such as full bank information or credit/debit card numbers.


b. Automatically Collected Information
 
When you browse our website, we may collect:
 

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

• Pages visited and browsing activity

• Date, time and duration of visits

• Referring website URLs

 
This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve performance.


c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
 
We use essential and analytics cookies to:
 

• Ensure the website functions properly

• Improve performance and loading speed

• Understand how visitors use the site

 
You can adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
 

2. Why We Collect Your Data
 
We use your personal information to:

• Provide and manage our design services

• Respond to enquiries and communicate about projects

• Prepare proposals, quotes and agreements

• Process payments and maintain records

• Improve our website and user experience

• Deliver relevant marketing communications (only with your consent)

• Comply with accounting, tax or legal obligations

 
We only collect information that is necessary for running the business and delivering our services.


3. Legal Basis for Processing 
 
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
 

• Contract – to provide the services you request

• Legitimate interests – to operate, improve and market the business

• Consent – when you submit a form or opt in to receive marketing

• Legal obligation – where required for compliance, such as tax or regulatory purposes
  
   

4. Sharing Your Data
 

We may share your information with:
 

• Wix, for website hosting and form processing

• Payment providers (such as PayPal or banking services), when relevant

• Email service providers, to send communication

• Legal authorities, if required by law

 
We do not sell or disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.


5. Data Retention
 
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary.
 
Project and client records are retained for business, financial and tax purposes. Website form submissions are retained until they are no longer needed. Marketing preferences are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
 
We do not keep your information longer than required.


6. Your Rights
 
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data (in certain cases)

• Restrict how your data is used

• Object to certain processing, including marketing

• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

• Withdraw consent at any time

 
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@uddinstudio.com.


7. Data Security
 
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data. However, no method of online transmission is entirely risk-free, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

 
8. International Transfers 
 
Some service providers may process or store data outside the UK or EU. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards — such as Standard Contractual Clauses — are in place.
 
We are not responsible for copyright or trademark issues that arise from materials supplied by you.


9. Third-Party Links
 
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites.

 
10. Children’s Privacy 
 
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

 
11. Updates to This Policy 
 
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

 
12. Contact Us
 
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
 
Uddin Studio
Email: hello@uddinstudio.com
 
If you are unhappy with how your data has been handled, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/