Welcome to Polka Dot Teapot Studio. Polka Dot Teapot Studio (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or get in touch.
Polka Dot Teapot Studio is a freelance creative and marketing service based in the United Kingdom.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at laura@polkadotteapotstudio.co.uk
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Information you provide to us:
-Name
-Email address
-Any information you include in messages or enquiries
-Information submitted via contact forms or email sign-ups
Information collected automatically:
-IP address
-Browser type and version
-Pages visited and time spent on the site
-General usage data (via analytics tools)
We use your personal data to:
-Respond to enquiries and messages
-Provide freelance services or discuss potential work
-Send occasional email updates (if you have opted in)
-Improve our website, content, and user experience
-Maintain the security of our website
We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so.
Under UK data protection law, we rely on the following lawful bases
-Consent – when you sign up to receive emails
-Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and improve our services
-Legal obligations – where required to comply with applicable laws
If you subscribe to our mailing list, you may receive occasional emails including updates, insights, or offers. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly. We will never send spam or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with trusted third-party services where necessary to operate our website, such as:
-Website hosting providers
-Email marketing platforms
-Analytics providers
These providers are required to keep your data secure and only use it for specified purposes.
We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary:
-To respond to enquiries
-To provide services
-To meet legal or regulatory requirements
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
-Access your personal data
-Request correction of inaccurate data
-Request deletion of your data
-Object to processing
-Request restriction of processing
-Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address above
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
This website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact: laura@polkadotteapotstudio.co.uk