Privacy Policy for Studio Onya
Effective date: 1 January 2026
Last updated: 11 May 2026
Introduction
Studio Onya (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, contact us, work with us, or use our services.
This policy is intended to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Studio Onya is a freelance design studio based in the United Kingdom, offering branding, graphic design, digital design, illustration, and creative services through www.studio-onya.co.uk.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
Studio Onya
Email: hello@studio-onya.co.uk
Website: www.studio-onya.co.uk
Location: Worcester, United Kingdom
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Information You Provide Directly
This includes:
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Your name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Company or business details
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Billing and payment information
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Project information and communications
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Any information you submit through contact forms, emails, or enquiries
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Website usage data
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Cookies and analytics data
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Respond to enquiries and provide customer support
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Deliver creative and design services
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Manage freelance projects and client relationships
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Process invoices and payments
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Improve our website and services
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Send important updates related to projects or services
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Meet legal or regulatory obligations
Where required by law, we will only send marketing communications with your consent.
Legal Basis for Processing
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:
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Contractual necessity — when processing is required to provide services to you
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Legitimate interests — to operate and improve our freelance business
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Legal obligations — where we are required to comply with legal responsibilities
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Consent — where you have explicitly agreed to receive marketing or optional communications
How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, or loss.
Your data may be stored securely using trusted third-party services such as:
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Email providers
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Cloud storage platforms
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Accounting software
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Website hosting providers
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Analytics tools
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your information with trusted third parties where necessary to operate our business, including:
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Payment processors
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Website hosting providers
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Cloud storage services
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Accountants or legal advisers
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Software and productivity platforms
All third parties are expected to handle your information securely and lawfully.
International Transfers
Some third-party services we use may store or process data outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
Cookies
The Studio Onya website (www.studio-onya.co.uk) may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse website performance, and understand how visitors interact with the site.
Cookies may include:
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Essential website functionality cookies
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Analytics cookies
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Preference cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
If your website uses a cookie banner or consent management platform, users will be able to manage their preferences directly.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:
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The right to access your personal data
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The right to correct inaccurate information
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The right to request deletion of your data
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The right to restrict or object to processing
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The right to data portability
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The right to withdraw consent
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The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
f you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Studio Onya
Email: hello@studio-onya.co.uk
Website: www.studio-onya.co.uk