PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 26th September 2025.

Picandi Studio is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a user of our website: www.picandistudio.com

Who We Are

Picandi Studio
Based in the United Kingdom
Email: hello@picandistudio.com
Website: www.picandistudio.com

We collect the following types of personal data:

Information You Provide to Us

• Name
• Email address
• Project or enquiry details (via our contact form or email)

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookies

How We Use Your Data

We only use your personal data when we have a legal basis to do so, including:

• Consent – when you fill out a contact form or subscribe to updates
• Contract – to respond to enquiries and deliver our web design services
• Legitimate interest – to improve website functionality and user experience
• Legal obligation – for compliance with laws and regulations

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve performance and analyse user behaviour (e.g. through Google Analytics). You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. 

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers (e.g. website hosting, email services, analytics tools)
• Legal authorities where required by law

All third-party processors are required to respect your data and only use it in accordance with our instructions and applicable law.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for legal or accounting purposes.

• Contact/enquiry data: retained for up to 12 months
• Client data: retained for the duration of a project plus 6 years (for tax/legal purposes)

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data (where legally possible)
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact: hello@picandistudio.com

By using our website and services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.