Privacy Policy

At Thread & Ink we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

Please read the following carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we treat it.

Effective Date: 5th September 2025

Company Name: Thread & Ink Design Studio Ltd.
Website: www.threadandinkdesign.com
ICO Registration Number: ZB968560

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, address, phone number (if provided)
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics data
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Used to enhance user experience and analyse site traffic

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide information (e.g., newsletter sign-up)
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfil a service or respond to your inquiries
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and communicate with users
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to your messages or inquiries
  • Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., analytics platforms or email services) who help us operate our website. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions approved by the UK government.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at dpo@threadandinkdesign.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact:
E dpo@threadandinkdesign.com

A Dorchester House, Suite 2, 7 Fairview Estate, Henley-on-Thames. RG9 1HE

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk.