Last updated: August 2026
Our Commitment to Data Protection
Handcrafted Studio is committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This page outlines how we protect your personal data and uphold your rights under these regulations.
Data Controller
Handcrafted Studio is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please contact us:
Handcrafted Studio
47 Makers Lane
Clerkenwell
London EC1R 4QH
Email: [email protected]
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Be Informed
You have the right to know how your personal data is being collected and used. This information is provided in our Privacy Policy and this GDPR compliance page.
Right of Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. This is commonly known as a Subject Access Request (SAR). We will respond to your request within one month of receiving it.
Right to Rectification
If you believe that any personal data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or complete this information.
Right to Erasure
Also known as the "right to be forgotten", you may request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request that we limit the way we use your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of your data or object to our processing.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit this data to another controller.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including processing for direct marketing purposes.
Rights Related to Automated Decision Making
You have rights relating to automated decision making and profiling. We do not currently use automated decision-making processes that significantly affect you.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at [email protected] with your request. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within one month. If your request is particularly complex or you have made multiple requests, it may take us longer, but we will notify you and keep you updated.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so. The lawful bases we rely on include:
- Contractual necessity: Processing required to perform a contract with you (e.g., processing workshop bookings)
- Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for specific processing
- Legal obligation: Processing necessary to comply with our legal obligations
Data Protection Principles
We adhere to the data protection principles set out in the UK GDPR. Personal data must be:
- Processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently
- Collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes
- Adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary
- Accurate and kept up to date
- Kept for no longer than necessary
- Processed securely
Data Breach Procedures
We have procedures in place to detect, report, and investigate personal data breaches. If a breach is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the Information Commissioner's Office within 72 hours and inform affected individuals without undue delay.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
Complaints
If you are dissatisfied with how we have handled your personal data or any privacy query, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Website: ico.org.uk
Updates to This Information
We may update this GDPR compliance information from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.