Introduction
At Small Barn Studio, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information, and explains how we use cookies on our website.
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Billing or delivery address
- Business name (if applicable)
- Any messages you send us via email or our contact forms
- Photographs, if you are a client or appear in our portfolio (with consent)
- Website usage data (via cookies)
How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide services you’ve requested
- Send invoices and manage accounts
- Showcase work (only with permission)
- Improve our website and services
- We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under the UK GDPR:
- Consent – e.g., when you subscribe to updates or allow us to use your photos
- Contract – e.g., providing services you’ve requested
- Legal obligation – e.g., maintaining financial records
- Legitimate interest – e.g., improving our website
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Improve user experience
- Monitor website performance
- Cookies are small files placed on your device. You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings.
Types of cookies we use:
- Necessary: Enable basic site functionality
- Analytics: Help us understand site usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- To make a request, contact: [Insert Email]
Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Project-related data: up to 6 years for tax and contract purposes
- Enquiries: 12 months unless services are provided
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage) that comply with data protection laws. Where applicable, data may be transferred outside the UK under appropriate safeguards.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including secure servers, strong passwords, and limited access controls.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time. Please check this page for the latest version.
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