PRIVACY POLICY

PRIVACY POLICY 

Effective Date: 18/12/2025

Your Privacy

The Story Atelier respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This policy explains what data is collected, how it is used, and your rights.

 

Who We Are

For the purposes of UK GDPR, The Story Atelier is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

 

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process limited personal data when you:

• Contact us via a form
• Subscribe to updates or newsletters
• Interact with the website

This data may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Any information you choose to share in a message.

 

How We Use Your Data

Your personal data is used only where there is a lawful basis to do so, including:

• To respond to enquiries
• To send newsletters or updates where you have given consent
• To improve and maintain the website

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

 

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following bases:

• Consent — when you subscribe to communications
• Legitimate interest — when responding to enquiries or operating the website

 

Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive updates, you may receive occasional emails from The Story Atelier. You can withdraw your consent and unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.

 

Cookies

This website may use essential cookies to ensure proper functionality and to understand general site usage.

Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

 

Data Storage and Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for its intended purpose.

 

Third-Party Services

The Story Atelier may use trusted third-party services (such as website hosting or email providers) to operate this website. These services process data only as necessary and in line with their own privacy policies.

 

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request the deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

 

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the website or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page.

 

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via the Contact page or

The Story Atelier

sosinspiredcreations@gmail.com

www.sosinspiredcreations.com