Privacy Policy for Allies Studio

Effective Date: 11/03/25

At Allies Studio we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, http://allies.studio. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data when you use our Website:

‍Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, etc., when you contact us via forms or email. ‍
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, time zone, operating system, device information, and other technical data collected automatically when you use our Website.
‍Usage Data: Information about how you use and navigate our Website, including pages visited, links clicked, and other actions taken.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain our Website.
To respond to inquiries or requests you make via our contact form or email.
To send marketing communications, newsletters, and other information about our services (if you have opted in).
To monitor and analyse usage of our Website to improve the user experience.
To comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

‍Consent: Where you have provided consent (for example, by signing up for our newsletter). ‍
Contractual Necessity: Where the processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or pre-contractual obligations. ‍
Legitimate Interests: Where we have a legitimate interest in processing your personal data (e.g., improving our Website or responding to customer queries). ‍
Legal Obligation: Where we need to process your data to comply with legal requirements.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your personal data with the following:

Service Providers: Third parties who assist us in operating our Website or providing services (e.g., web hosting, analytics, email marketing tools).
Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your data to government authorities or law enforcement.

5. International Transfers

Some of the third parties we engage with (such as service providers or cloud hosting services) may be based outside the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA). We will ensure that any international transfers of your personal data are made in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You have the right to correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Restriction: You can ask us to restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Objection: You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used electronic format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our Website to enhance user experience and analyze Website traffic. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Retention of Your Information

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us.