Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Alan

North East Digital Studio

Last updated: July 2026

1. Introduction

North East Digital Studio (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.


2. Who We Are

North East Digital Studio

Email: alan.dotchin@gmail.com
Website: https://northeastdigitalstudio.com

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Information you provide directly:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Business name
  • Project details submitted via contact forms

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Cookies (see Section 9)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide quotations and services
  • Manage client relationships
  • Deliver and maintain projects
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.


5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate interest - responding to enquiries and running our business
  • Contract - delivering agreed services
  • Legal obligation - tax and accounting requirements
  • Consent - for optional marketing communications (if used)

6. Data Sharing

We may share data with trusted third parties only where necessary, such as:

  • Hosting providers
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
  • Payment processors (if applicable)

All third parties are required to handle data securely and in compliance with GDPR.


7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry data: up to 12-24 months if no ongoing relationship exists
  • Client data: retained for legal, tax, and business record purposes (typically 6 years)
  • Website analytics: according to provider settings

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

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

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Enhance user experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

A separate Cookie Policy may be provided if required.


10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.


12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.


13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

North East Digital Studio

Email: alan.dotchin@gmail.com
Website: https://northeastdigitalstudio.com/