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Privacy policy

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Editorial photograph of a woman in glasses reading a dictionary on a cloud, illustrating Five Six Studio's legal page.

LEGAL

Privacy policy

Last update:

No jargon. No hidden clauses. Just clarity on what we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it.

This Privacy Policy explains how Five Six Studio Limited ("Five Six Studio", "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you interact with us - whether through our website, email, social media, or by working with us directly.

By using our website or services, you agree to this policy.

1. Who We Are

Five Six Studio Limited is a creative studio based in North Yorkshire, UK.

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. What We Collect

We only collect what we actually need to do our job properly.

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Business details

  • Project information you provide

  • Billing and payment information

  • Website usage data (via cookies - see Section 6)

We do not collect unnecessary personal data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Deliver our services

  • Manage projects and communication

  • Process invoices and payments

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your data. Ever.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK data protection law, we rely on:

  • Contract – to deliver agreed services

  • Legitimate interests – to run and improve our business

  • Legal obligation – for accounting and compliance

  • Consent – where required (e.g. marketing)

5. How We Store & Protect Your Data

We take data security seriously.

  • Data is stored securely using trusted platforms (e.g. email, cloud storage, project tools)

  • Access is limited to relevant team members and collaborators

  • We take reasonable steps to protect against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access

No system is 100% secure, but we do our part properly.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Understand how people use the site

  • Improve performance and user experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Third Parties

We sometimes work with trusted third parties (e.g. developers, collaborators, software providers).

  • We only share data where necessary to deliver your project

  • All third parties are expected to handle data responsibly

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms you choose to use.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep data only as long as necessary:

  • Active clients: for the duration of the project and ongoing relationship

  • Financial records: up to 6 years (legal requirement)

  • General enquiries: deleted when no longer needed

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to processing

  • Restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, just contact us.

10. Marketing

We do not spam.

If you opt into marketing, you can unsubscribe at any time.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.

12. Contact

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

Website: fivesix.studio