Blend Studios Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1 January 2025

At Blend Studios Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal data when you use our website [www.blendstudios.com], contact us, or use our services. It also outlines your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Blend Studios Ltd is a photography and video production company registered in the United Kingdom.

Registered office: Unit LG03 China House, 401 Edgware Road London NW2 6GY

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: info@blendstudios.com

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Identity Data – name, company name, and job title
• Contact Data – email address, phone number, billing address
• Technical Data – IP address, browser type, time zone, and website usage data (via cookies)
• Communication Data – information provided when you contact us via form, email, or phone
• Project Data – information provided during the course of a project, such as creative briefs or reference imagery

We do not collect or store any special categories of personal data (e.g., health, race, religion) unless required and explicitly consented to during a specific project.

How We Collect Your Data

We collect your data in the following ways:

• When you visit our website and interact with forms
• When you send us an enquiry or contact us directly
• When you sign a contract or engage our services
• When you sign up to receive updates or marketing communications
• Automatically via cookies and analytics tools (see section on cookies)

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• Carry out contracts and deliver our services
• Manage billing, invoicing, and accounting
• Improve our website, services, and client experience
• Send marketing communications (only if you have opted in)

We only process your data when we have a lawful basis to do so, including the performance of a contract, legal obligations, consent, or our legitimate interests.

How We Store and Share Your Data

Your data is stored securely on encrypted servers and protected by appropriate technical and organisational measures. We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or to comply with legal and contractual obligations.

We may share your data with:

• Trusted freelance professionals or suppliers for project delivery (on a need-to-know basis)
• Service providers (e.g. website hosting, CRM, invoicing platforms)
• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

If we transfer data outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. adequacy decision, Standard Contractual Clauses).

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and understand usage patterns.

We may use third-party tools such as:

• Google Analytics
• Meta/Facebook Pixel
• Hotjar or other heatmapping/UX tools

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie banner. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have rights including:

• The right to access your data
• The right to rectification
• The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@blendstudios.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you via email.

Last updated: 28 May 2025