Privacy notice

1. Introduction

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

Company Name: ASD Arts and Education Ltd
Registered Address: 23, Merton Close, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, OX29 4QE
Email: admin@asd-arts.co.uk
We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:
Identity Data: name (if provided)
Contact Data: email address (for newsletter sign-up)
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
Usage Data: how you interact with our website

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data:
When you sign up to our newsletter
Automatically via cookies and analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
When you book a meeting (e.g. via Calendly)

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:
Send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)
Analyse website usage to improve our services
Maintain website security and performance

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on: Consent – for sending newsletters and setting non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics)
Legitimate interests – to analyse and improve our website performance
You can withdraw consent at any time.

7. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This may include:
IP address (anonymised where possible)
Pages visited
Time spent on site
This data helps us understand website traffic and improve user experience.
Google may process this data on servers outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are used.
You can opt out by:
Using browser add-ons to block Google Analytics

8. Newsletter Communications

If you sign up to our newsletter:
We will use your email address to send updates and marketing content
We will only do this with your explicit consent
You can unsubscribe at any time by:
Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
Contacting us directly

9. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:
Email marketing providers (e.g. Mailchimp or similar)
Analytics providers (Google)
We do not sell your personal data.

10. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

11. Data Retention

We retain your data:
Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Analytics data: for a limited period as set in Google Analytics

12. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing
Restrict processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact: admin@asd-arts.co.uk

13. Cookies

We use cookies to:
Enable website functionality
Analyse traffic (Google Analytics)

14. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk/

15. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.