Last updated: 8th October 2025
North East Studio (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy.
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
North East Studio
www.northeaststudio.uk
We are the data controller responsible for your personal data when you interact with our website www.northeaststudio.uk.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process:
Contact information (name, email, company, project details) submitted via contact forms or email
Analytics data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent (collected via Google Analytics)
Technical data (cookies, device type, operating system)
Platform data through hosting or integrations with Webflow or Shopify
We do not collect special category data (e.g. health, financial, or sensitive personal data).
3. How We Collect It
When you submit a form or contact us by email
Automatically, through cookies and analytics
Through Webflow or Shopify hosting logs
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
Respond to project enquiries and communicate with you
Analyse website traffic and performance (via Google Analytics)
Improve our website’s functionality and design
Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights
We will never sell or rent your data to third parties.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
Legitimate interests — to respond to enquiries and maintain our business
Consent — when you accept cookies or sign up for communications
Legal obligation — where required by law
6. Cookies and Analytics
Our Site uses cookies to improve user experience and collect anonymous analytics data.
We use Google Analytics, which stores cookies on your device to help us understand site traffic.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings or opt out via Google’s opt-out tool.
Webflow and Shopify may also use cookies for hosting, performance, and security.
See their respective privacy policies:
Webflow Privacy PolicyShopify Privacy Policy7. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.
For example, contact form submissions may be stored for up to 12 months for reference.
8. Data Storage and Security
Our Site is hosted by Webflow, which stores data securely on servers in the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK ICO.
We also use secure email systems and encryption (HTTPS) to protect your data.
9. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled
For more information, visit
www.ico.org.uk.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review those sites’ own policies before providing personal information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with the updated date.
Contact:
For questions or data requests, please contact:
hello@northeaststudio.uk
