Privacy Policy

The Little Art Shed Studio

At The Little Art Shed Studio, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

The Little Art Shed Studio
Newton Abbot, Devon

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the details above.

What Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Postal address (where required)
  • Emergency contact details
  • Child's name and age (for children's activities)
  • Booking information
  • Payment information (payments are processed securely through third-party providers—we do not store your card details)

Health Information

Where relevant, we may ask for information about:

  • Allergies
  • Medical conditions
  • Additional needs
  • Accessibility requirements

We only collect this information where it is necessary to provide a safe experience.

How We Collect Your Information

We may collect information when you:

  • Book a class, workshop or event
  • Contact us through our website
  • Complete a registration form
  • Join our mailing list
  • Purchase products or services
  • Contact us by email, phone or social media

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Manage bookings
  • Contact you about your booking
  • Provide workshops and events
  • Keep emergency contact information
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Send newsletters (only if you have opted in)
  • Improve our services
  • Meet our legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data because:

  • You have given your consent.
  • It is necessary to fulfil a booking or contract.
  • We have a legitimate interest in operating our business.
  • We have a legal obligation to retain certain records.

Marketing

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we may occasionally send updates about:

  • New workshops
  • Holiday camps
  • Events
  • Offers
  • Studio news

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us.

Children's Data

As many of our services are designed for children, we only collect the information necessary to safely deliver our activities.

Parents or legal guardians are responsible for providing this information and consent where required.

Photography

Photographs or videos may be taken during sessions for promotional purposes.

We will only use identifiable images where appropriate permission has been given.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

Who We Share Your Information With

We only share your information when necessary.

This may include trusted service providers such as:

  • Amelia Booking System
  • Stripe (payment processing)
  • PayPal (where applicable)
  • MailerLite (email newsletters)
  • Website hosting provider
  • WordPress plugins used to operate our website

These providers process data on our behalf and comply with applicable data protection laws.

We will never sell your personal information.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We only keep personal information for as long as necessary.

Booking records may be retained for accounting and legal purposes for up to six years.

Newsletter information is kept until you unsubscribe.

Medical or emergency information is deleted when it is no longer required.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember website preferences
  • Enable online bookings
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyse website traffic

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Restrict how your data is used
  • Object to processing
  • Request a copy of your information
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Changes to This Policy

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

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

The Little Art Shed Studio
Newton Abbot, Devon
📧 laura@thelittleartshedstudio.co.uk

If you are unhappy with how your personal information has been handled, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Website: https://ico.org.uk