Studio Wimborne Privacy Notice

Effective from: 01/01/2025
Last updated: 01/07/2025

1. Who we are

Studio Wimborne is a sole trader interior design business based in Camberwell, London, offering design, styling, and project coordination services.

Contact:
Emily Wimborne
Email: emily@studiowimborne.com

2. What data we collect

We collect personal information when you:

• Make an enquiry or book a consultation

• Become a client

• Subscribe to our emails or follow us on social media

• Visit our website

This may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Home address

• Project details (e.g. style preferences, budget, floor plans, photos)

• Payment or invoicing information

• Communication history

3. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

• Deliver our design services

• Communicate with you about your project

• Send invoices and manage payments

• Share updates or marketing (with your consent)

• Improve our website and services

4. Lawful basis for processing

We process your data under:

• Contract: to deliver services you’ve requested

• Consent: for email marketing

• Legal obligation: for tax and accounting compliance

• Legitimate interest: to manage our business and respond to enquiries

5. Who we share your data with

We may share your data with trusted third parties who help us run our business, such as:

• Accountants

• Suppliers or Tradespeople related to your project

• Design software and cloud platforms

• CRM or project management tools

• Email and invoicing platforms

These providers are GDPR-compliant and only access data necessary to perform their duties.

6. How we keep your data safe

We store data using secure, password-protected systems and cloud-based services. We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

7. How long we keep your data

We keep:

• Client project files for 6 years (legal requirement)

• Enquiries and marketing data for up to 2 years unless you request deletion

• Financial records as per HMRC rules (6 years + current year)

8. Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Ask for corrections or deletions

• Withdraw consent (e.g. unsubscribe from emails)

• Object to processing

• Lodge a complaint with the ICO (www.ico.org.uk)

9. Cookies and website usage

We may collect anonymous website data using cookies or analytics tools. This helps us improve our services but does not identify you personally.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

10. Updates to this notice

We may update this notice occasionally. The latest version will always be available on our website.