Privacy Policy

Last updated: 31/05/2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how Ove Studio (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you interact with our website: www.ovestudio.co.uk.

1. Who We Are

Ove Studio is the trading name of Andrew Elliot, operating as a sole trader in the United Kingdom.

Business Address: 38 Museum Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1JQ

Email Contact: hello@ovestudio.co.uk

2. What Information We Collect

Although we do not currently operate a contact or booking form on our website, we may collect the following data when you visit our site:

  • Technical data, such as your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns via analytics tools (Google Analytics and Meta Pixel).

  • Information you choose to send us directly, such as emails you initiate using the contact address provided on the site.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data only where there is a lawful basis to do so. This includes:

  • Responding to enquiries you send directly via email.

  • Analysing website traffic to understand how visitors use the site and improve user experience.

We rely on our legitimate interests to process data for these purposes. Where required, we will seek your explicit consent, particularly when tracking technologies are in use.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website, hosted on Squarespace, uses cookies and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel. These may collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour details.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with any third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. Data collected via analytics tools is processed by Google and Meta in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

Emails you send to us directly are retained for reference and record-keeping. These may be stored for up to seven years, consistent with standard professional practice.

If you wish to have your correspondence deleted, you may request this by emailing hello@ovestudio.co.uk, and we will do so unless we have a lawful reason to retain it (e.g. for tax or legal obligations).

7. Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to processing or request restriction

  • Withdraw consent at any time, where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please email hello@ovestudio.co.uk.

8. Website Hosting

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which may store data on servers located outside the UK. Squarespace is committed to GDPR compliance and uses appropriate safeguards to protect your data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:

Andrew Elliot (Ove Studio)

38 Museum Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1JQ

Email: hello@ovestudio.co.uk