Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Studio 14 Interior Design (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our clients, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with us or visit our website.

This policy is prepared in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

Studio 14 Interior Design is an interior design studio based in London, United Kingdom. We are the data controller responsible for the personal data we collect and process in connection with our services and website.

Email: studio14interiordesign@gmail.com

Location: London, United Kingdom

3. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you interact with our website or engage with our services. The types of data we collect include:

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

Name and contact details submitted through enquiry or contact forms
Email address and telephone number
Details relating to project enquiries, briefs, or service requests
Any other information you choose to share when communicating with us

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect certain technical data automatically, including:

IP address and device identifiers
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on the website
Referring website or search terms used to reach our site

This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further information.

4. How We Use Your Information

Studio 14 Interior Design uses personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to enquiries and service requests
To provide and manage interior design services
To communicate with clients and partners about ongoing or future projects
To improve the functionality and user experience of our website
To maintain accurate internal business records
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

5.1 Legitimate Interests

We may process your data where it is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as responding to enquiries, maintaining client relationships, and improving our services, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.

5.2 Contractual Necessity

Where you have engaged our services, we process personal data as necessary to fulfil the contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract at your request.

5.3 Consent

In certain circumstances, we will ask for your explicit consent before processing your personal data, for example when subscribing to communications. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

5.4 Legal Obligation

We may process your data where required to comply with applicable laws or regulatory requirements.

6. Data Sharing

Studio 14 Interior Design does not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share information with trusted third parties only where necessary for legitimate business operations, including:

Website hosting and IT service providers
Payment processors (where applicable)
Professional advisers such as accountants or legal counsel

Any third parties with whom we share data are required to handle it securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. We do not permit them to use your data for their own purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

The specific retention period will depend on the nature of the data and the purpose for which it is held. For example, records relating to a completed project may be retained for a reasonable period in case of follow-up enquiries or legal requirements.

8. Data Security

Studio 14 Interior Design implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure.

While we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your data, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to contact us promptly if you have any concerns about the security of your information.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

Right of access – to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification – to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure – to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
Right to restrict processing – to request that we limit how we use your data
Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
Right to object – to object to processing based on legitimate interests
Rights related to automated decision-making – not to be subject to solely automated decisions that significantly affect you

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 2. We will respond to your request within one month in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Studio 14 Interior Design is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.

11. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance functionality and gather usage data. For full details of how we use cookies and your options for managing them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Your continued use of our website or services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us & Right to Complain

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Studio 14 Interior Design