This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use this website.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by The Soman Studio.
For the purposes of data protection law, we are the “data controller” of your personal data.
If you have any questions, you can contact us at:
Email: hello@thesomanstudio.co.uk
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Identity Data: name, username
Contact Data: email address, phone number, delivery/billing address
Transaction Data: details of purchases and payments
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
Usage Data: how you interact with our website
We only collect data that is necessary to provide our services.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:
When you place an order
When you contact us
When you sign up to emails or newsletters
Automatically through cookies and similar technologies
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Process and deliver your orders
Communicate with you about your order or enquiries
Improve our website and services
Send marketing communications (only where you have opted in)
Comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
Contract: to fulfil your orders
Legal obligation: to comply with tax and legal requirements
Legitimate interests: to improve our services and prevent fraud
Consent: for marketing communications (you can withdraw this at any time)
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:
Payment processors
Delivery/courier companies
Website hosting providers
We only share data where necessary and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
7. International Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure it is protected through appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses).
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal and accounting requirements.
9. Your Rights
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing
Restrict processing
Request data transfer (data portability)
Withdraw consent at any time
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
10. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how our website is used.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
11. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
13. Contact
If you have any questions or requests regarding your data, please contact us at:
Email: hello@thesomanstudio
