Privacy Policy
Hayward Social Studio
Effective date: 2nd March 2026
Hayward Social Studio (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you visit our website or work with us.
Who We Are
Hayward Social Studio is a UK-based creative studio providing branding, social media management, content creation and digital marketing services.
For the purpose of data protection law, the data controller is:
Phoebe Hayward
Hayward Social Studio
Email: phoebehayward.digital@gmail.com
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Information you provide directly:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Business name
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Project details or enquiry information
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Any information submitted through contact forms or email correspondence
Information collected automatically:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited
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Time and date of visit
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Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
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Respond to enquiries
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Provide our services
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Send proposals or invoices
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Manage client relationships
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Improve website performance
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Comply with legal or financial obligations
We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including:
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Your consent
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Performance of a contract
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Legal obligation
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Legitimate business interests
How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure.
Data may be stored securely using trusted third-party platforms (e.g. email providers, cloud storage, accounting software), all of which are expected to comply with applicable data protection laws.
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, including legal and accounting requirements.
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your information with:
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Professional advisers (e.g. accountants)
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Service providers who support our business operations
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Legal authorities where required by law
Any third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request erasure of your data
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Restrict processing
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Object to processing
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Request transfer of your data
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Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
phoebehayward.digital@gmail.com
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You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.