Privacy Policy

Last updated: 02/03/2026

PPD Studio ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this website (https://ppdstudio.co.uk), you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

PPD Studio is a UK‑based digital development and marketing service provider.

Data Controller:
PPD Studio
Heathfield, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Information you provide directly

  • Contact form submissions
  • Email enquiries
  • Project discussions or onboarding information

This may include your name, email address, company name, and any details you choose to share.

2.2 Automatically collected information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address (anonymised if analytics is accepted)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URLs

This data is collected only after you accept cookies.

2.3 Cookies and tracking technologies

We use a GDPR‑compliant cookie banner that:

  • Blocks analytics until consent is given
  • Allows you to accept or reject cookies
  • Lets you change your preferences at any time

See Section 7 for more details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide services you request
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Analyse website traffic (only if consent is given)
  • Maintain website security and reliability

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following bases:

  • Consent — for analytics cookies and marketing communication
  • Legitimate interests — to operate and secure our website
  • Contractual necessity — when discussing or delivering a project
  • Legal obligation — where required by law

5. How We Share Your Data

We only share data with trusted service providers necessary to operate our website and services:

5.1 Cloudflare

Used for security, performance, and content delivery. Cloudflare may process IP addresses and request metadata to protect our site.

5.2 Google Analytics (optional, consent‑based)

Only activated if you accept cookies. IP anonymisation is enabled.

5.3 Email and hosting providers

Used to receive enquiries and store website data.

We do not share your information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

6. International Transfers

Some service providers (e.g., Google, Cloudflare) may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, it is protected by:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • UK GDPR‑approved safeguards

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses the following categories of cookies:

7.1 Essential cookies

Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.

7.2 Analytics cookies (optional)

Used to understand website usage and improve performance. These are disabled by default and only load after you click "Accept".

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Contact enquiries: up to 12 months
  • Project‑related communication: for the duration of the project + legal retention requirements
  • Analytics data: as defined by Google Analytics retention settings

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]

10. Security

We use industry‑standard measures to protect your data, including:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Cloudflare security and DDoS protection
  • Secure hosting environment
  • Access controls and monitoring

No system is 100% secure, but we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your information.

11. Links to External Sites

Our website may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the latest version.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact:

PPD Studio
[email protected]
Heathfield, United Kingdom