Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 11, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with this website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information directly from you and automatically through your interaction with our site:
Information You Provide directly: When you fill out contact, inquiry, or consultation forms on our site, we collect the personal details you choose to provide. This typically includes your name, email address, phone number, project details, and any message content.
Information Collected Automatically: When you visit the site, we automatically collect certain technical information about your device and browsing activity. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
2. How We Collect Data (Cookies and Tracking Technologies)
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to analyse website traffic, improve your browsing experience, and understand how visitors interact with our services. These tools are provided by third-party services, including:
Website Hosting Platform (Squarespace): Analytics cookies to monitor site traffic, performance, and visitor navigation.
Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics): Tracking tools to help us analyse overall website usage and engagement.
Marketing and Social Media Pixels: We may now or in the future use tracking pixels or tags from social media and advertising networks (such as Meta, Pinterest, Google, or other platforms) to measure campaign effectiveness and deliver relevant content or advertising.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the site may not function properly without them.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for general business purposes, including to:
Respond to your inquiries, schedule consultations, and fulfill service requests.
Communicate with you regarding your project or administrative updates.
Analyze and improve the design, content, and functionality of our website.
Monitor marketing, advertising, and promotional campaigns.
Comply with legal obligations and protect our business rights.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, including:
Service Providers: Third-party platforms that assist with website hosting, form processing, analytics, and marketing.
Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to protect the safety and rights of our business and others.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or limit the processing of your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: studio@piersthurston.co.uk