Privacy Policy

1. About us

Lib’s Creative Studio is a website design and digital services business based in the UK.

Contact address: The Firs Priest Acre, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1QB

Email: libscreativestudio@gmail.com

Website: www.libscreativestudio.co.uk

We are responsible for protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law.

2. What personal data we collect

Personal data is any information that can identify you.

We only collect the information necessary to provide our services. This may include:

  • name

  • email address

  • telephone number

  • business name

  • website details

  • project information you provide

  • billing and invoice information

  • IP address

  • analytics and website usage data

  • marketing preferences

We collect personal data when you:

  • contact us through forms or email

  • book or purchase services

  • communicate with us

  • use our website

  • interact with us on social media

  • subscribe to marketing communications (if applicable)

If you choose not to provide the required information, we may be unable to provide certain services.

3. How we use your PERSONAL DATA

We use personal data to:

  • provide services you request

  • communicate about your project

  • respond to enquiries and support requests

  • manage payments and invoices

  • comply with legal and tax obligations

  • improve our website and services

  • send marketing communications where you have consented

  • operate and secure our website

  • run our business efficiently

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Legal basis for processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Contract - to provide services you request

Legal obligation - for tax and regulatory compliance

Legitimate interests - to run and improve our business, provided this does not override your rights

Consent - for marketing communications where required

You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing us.

5. Sharing personal data

We only share personal data when necessary to operate our business.

This may include trusted service providers such as:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • PayPal (payments)

  • email providers

  • analytics providers

  • professional advisers

  • IT and cloud service providers

We may also share data where required by law.

All third parties are required to protect personal data appropriately.

6. International data transfers

Some service providers may process personal data outside the UK/EU.

Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with data protection law.

7. Data retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary.

Client records are retained for up to 7 years for legal and tax purposes.

Enquiries that do not become clients are retained for up to 12 months.

We securely delete data when it is no longer needed.

8. Data security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • secure storage systems

  • access restrictions

  • encrypted communication where possible

  • regular review of data handling practices

You are responsible for keeping your own devices and accounts secure.

Contact us immediately if you believe your information has been compromised.

9. Cookies and analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools to:

  • understand website usage

  • improve performance

  • enhance user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Your rights

You have rights under data protection law, including the right to:

  • access your personal data

  • correct inaccurate data

  • request deletion

  • restrict processing

  • object to processing

  • data portability

To exercise your rights, email:

libscreativestudio@gmail.com

​We respond within one month where possible.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

https://ico.org.uk/

11. External websites and social media

Our website may link to third-party platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Please review their privacy policies separately.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes.

The latest version will always be published on our website.

Significant changes will be communicated where appropriate.

13. Contact

For any privacy questions or complaints:

Libby Schembri

libscreativestudio@gmail.com

The Firs Priest Acre, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1QB