Privacy and COOKIES policy

Effective Date: October 2025

PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.

Welcome to www.selfworkstudios.com (“Website”), operated by Self Work Studios, a sole trader business owned by Tara (“we”, “us”, “our”). By using this Website, you (the user) agree to this Privacy & Cookie Policy, in addition to our Terms & Conditions.

Self Work Studios respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data when you visit our Website or interact with us via any affiliated platforms (e.g. social media). This Policy applies only to data collected by this Website or associated services controlled by us.

We reserve the right to change or update this Policy at any time. If changes are made, we will post the revised version here, and if we intend to use your data in a manner different from what was disclosed, we will notify you via email when possible.

By using this Website, you consent to our collection and use of your data as described in this Policy.

You also confirm that you are of legal age to consent in your jurisdiction (e.g. over 16 or 18 where applicable). We do not knowingly collect, share, or use personal data from minors.

1. What Information We Collect & Why

1.1 Voluntary Submissions

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • Sign up for a free resource, mailing list, or download;

  • Fill out a “Contact Us” form;

  • Send messages, comments, images or videos on the Website or social media;

  • Purchase a service via the Website.

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, messages, and any other data you choose to share. By submitting it, you grant us permission to collect, process, and store it for the purposes described in this Policy.

1.2 Contact & Communication Data

When you contact us (by form, email, social media, etc.), we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message. We process this so we can respond to you and maintain records of our communications.

1.3 Purchase / Transaction Data

If you become a client or customer, we will collect necessary information to fulfill the service or product you purchased (e.g. billing address, payment details, etc.). We will process that data to complete the transaction and will not retain it longer than necessary.

1.4 Marketing, Analytics & Advertising

If you join our mailing list or consent to marketing, we may use your data to send newsletters, promotional content, or updates. We may also use your data to create “look‑alike” audiences for advertising on social media platforms.

In addition, we may collect non‑identifying data such as browser type, IP address, device information, pages visited, and browsing behaviour — often via tools like Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel — to help improve our Website and services.

1.5 Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your device, track activity, and collect analytics.

  • Session cookies expire when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies remain until deleted.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though note that may limit functionality of certain parts of the Website. We do not embed personally identifiable data in cookies. We may not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals.

2. How We Use & Share Your Information

2.1 Use Purposes

We use your information to:

  • Deliver the services, products, or downloads you requested;

  • Communicate with you about your requests, orders, or questions;

  • Send you marketing content (if you consented);

  • Improve our Website and offerings via analytics;

  • Support our advertising efforts (e.g. creating look‑alike audiences).

2.2 Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share data in limited circumstances, such as:

  • With technical or administrative service providers (e.g. website host, email service, scheduling provider) who operate under confidentiality obligations;

  • To comply with legal obligations or protect rights and safety;

  • In the event of a business sale, merger, or reorganization (with notice or within terms of this Policy).

When data is transferred internationally (e.g. our service providers outside the UK), we will rely on mechanisms like standard contractual clauses to ensure protection.

2.3 Third‑Party Platforms

Some third‑party services may collect or receive your data (e.g. Squarespace, Zanda Health, payment processors). Their handling of your data is subject to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them as well.

3. Data Access, Correction & Deletion

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you;

  • Ask us to correct any inaccuracies;

  • Request deletion of your data, under certain conditions;

  • Withdraw consent or object to certain processing activities;

  • Request portability of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us on our website contact form. We will respond within applicable timeframes under data protection law.

You may also unsubscribe from marketing at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails we send or contacting us directly.

4. Data Security & Retention

We employ reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We will retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy, or as required by law or business needs.

5. Legal Basis & GDPR Compliance

Under UK and EU data protection law, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your data:

  • Legitimate interests (e.g. responding to inquiries, managing communications)

  • Consent (where you opt in to marketing)

  • Contractual necessity (to fulfill services or purchases)

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data or data about criminal offences.

The data controller responsible for your information is: Tara (Self Work Studios).

6. Governing Law & International Transfers

This Policy and any dispute arising from it are governed by the laws of England & Wales.

When your data is transferred to other countries (e.g. our service providers abroad), we will ensure safeguards are in place so your rights remain protected.

7. How to Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Policy or our handling of your personal data, please reach out to:
Tara at Self Work Studios
📧 Via our Website contact form