Privacy policy
Last Updated: November 2025
Website: https://gvwwebstudio.co.uk
Company: GVW Web Studio
Email: info@gvwwebstudio.co.uk
1. Introduction
At GVW Web Studio, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services.
We are committed to ensuring your data is handled securely and transparently in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a. Information You Provide Directly
When you:
Fill out our contact or quote form
Subscribe to our newsletter
Request support or customer service
Communicate with us via email or chat
We may collect:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Company name
Project details or message content
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
Your IP address and browser type
Device information and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Referring website or search query
This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools (see our Cookie Policy for details).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
To prepare proposals or quotations
To send newsletters, updates, or promotional offers (if you’ve opted in)
To improve our website, design services, and user experience
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent: You have given us permission to use your data (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).
Contract: Processing is necessary to deliver the services you requested.
Legitimate Interests: For improving services, preventing fraud, and maintaining website security.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and tax record-keeping.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for, including legal or accounting requirements.
If you withdraw consent or request deletion, your data will be securely removed from our systems (unless legally required to retain it).
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
However, we may share your data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our business, such as:
Website hosting services (e.g., SiteGround, Hostinger, or similar)
Email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp)
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Payment processors (if applicable)
These providers are bound by data protection agreements and are not permitted to use your data for any other purpose.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred or stored outside the UK (for example, by cloud or email providers).
When this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent) are in place to protect your information.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to processing or request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@gvwwebstudio.co.uk.
We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.
9. Security of Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to keep your data secure, including encryption, password protection, and secure server access.
However, please note that no online transmission is completely risk-free, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. External Links
Our website may include links to external websites or social platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies before submitting personal data.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law, our practices, or technology.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: