Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13/05/26

1. Who I am

This website is operated by a sole trader trading as Argelès (“I”, “me”, or “my”). I am the data controller responsible for your personal data under UK data protection law.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact me at:
sally@argeles.studio

2. What personal data I collect

I may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Any information included in messages you send via contact forms or email

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information

  • Website usage data

3. How your data is collected

I collect data when you:

  • Submit a contact form on the website

  • Communicate with me via email

  • Browse the website (via cookies or analytics tools, if enabled)

4. How I use your data

Your data may be used for the following purposes:

  • Responding to enquiries

  • Providing freelance services

  • Managing client relationships

  • Improving website performance and user experience

  • Maintaining basic business records

5. Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and operate and improve the website

  • Consent – where required (for example, cookies or optional marketing communications)

  • Contract – if we enter into a working relationship

6. Cookies and analytics

This website may use cookies to:

  • Understand how visitors use the site

  • Improve functionality and performance

You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

If analytics tools are used (such as Google Analytics), they help provide anonymised usage insights.

7. Data storage and security

Your personal data is stored securely and only accessed when necessary to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Provide services

  • Manage administrative or legal obligations

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect your data.

8. Sharing your data

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

I may share data with trusted third-party providers only where necessary to operate the website or services (for example, email hosting, website hosting, or analytics providers). These providers are required to handle your data securely.

9. Data retention

I keep personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry data: typically up to 12–24 months

  • Client or project records: up to 6 years (for tax and legal obligations)

After this period, data is securely deleted.

10. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

  • Lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority

The UK data protection authority is the
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

11. Third-party links

This website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and you should review their privacy policies separately.

12. Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in services, legal requirements, or website functionality. The latest version will always be posted on this page.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact:

Email: sally@argeles.studio
Website: argeles.studio