Privacy Policy

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Introduction

Handmadestudiogl respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our blinds and curtains manufacturing services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Name and contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
Information provided when you contact us or request a quote
Details about your window treatment requirements and preferences
Technical data including IP address, browser type, and device information

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Process your inquiries and provide information about our blinds and curtains products
Communicate with you regarding your orders and manufacturing requirements
Improve our services and website functionality
Comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate business interests

Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract
Legal obligation: When processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject
Legitimate interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

With service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements
When required by law or to respond to legal process, such as court orders or subpoenas
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our customers or others
In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
With your explicit consent for any other purpose

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your information is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel.

Your Rights and Choices

Under data protection laws, including GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right of access: Request access to your personal data and receive a copy of the information we hold about you
Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of how we use your personal data
Right to data portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format
Right to object: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes
Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section.

International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. When we transfer personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Retention Periods

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. The retention period depends on:

The nature of the personal data and the purpose for which it was collected
Legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements
Our legitimate business interests

When personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services that collect information about your use of our website:

Google Ads Conversion Tracking: We use Google Ads conversion tracking to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to track your interactions with our ads.
Google Ads Remarketing: We may use Google Ads remarketing to show you relevant advertisements on other websites you visit. This is based on your previous visits to our website.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as how often you visit our website, what pages you view, and what other websites you visited before coming to our site.
Google Maps API: If we use Google Maps on our website, Google may collect information about your location and usage of map features.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing the collection and use of your information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your data.

Use of Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and activities on our website. Cookies help us provide you with a better experience and allow us to analyze website usage. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at correspondenceY3mxs9K1m or 10 Heron Way, Blackpool FY3 8FB, United Kingdom.