Last updated June 2025

At Tea Break Studios, your privacy is important. This policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU GDPR.

1. Who I Am

I’m Kayleigh, the designer and founder of Tea Break Studios, a one-person design studio. I am the data controller responsible for handling your personal data.

If you have any questions about how your data is used, you can contact me at:  hello@teabreakstudios.co.uk

2. What Personal Data I Collect

When you use the contact form or get in touch with me, I may collect:

• • • Your name

    • Your email address

    • Any other personal details you include in your message

I do not collect any sensitive data (e.g., health, financial, or biometric data).

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, I must have a legal basis to process your personal data. I process your data under the following lawful bases:

• • • Consent: When you voluntarily submit your data via the contact form.

    • Legitimate Interest: To respond to your enquiry or follow up on a potential working relationship.

4. How I Use Your Data

I use your information to:

• • • Respond to enquiries

    • Provide services you’ve requested

    • Maintain communication with clients

    • Keep internal records (e.g., for project management and invoicing)

Your data is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing.

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies Used:

• • • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the site to function properly.

    • Analytics Cookies: (e.g., Google Analytics) help me understand how visitors use the site.

If used, analytics cookies will only be activated with your explicit consent via a cookie banner/pop-up when you first visit the site.

Managing Cookies:

You can accept or reject cookies through the cookie banner, and/or manage them through your browser settings at any time.

6. How Your Data is Stored

Your personal data is stored securely using encrypted devices and password-protected systems. I retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months, or as long as necessary to provide services, unless you request deletion sooner.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• • • Access the personal data I hold about you

    • Correct any inaccurate or outdated information

    • Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

    • Withdraw consent at any time

    • Object to or restrict certain types of data processing

    • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, contact me at:  hello@teabreakstudios.co.uk

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in the law or business practices. Please check this page periodically. The last updated date is listed at the top.