Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 20, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any personal information you provide when using our website or engaging with our services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is protected.
1. Who We Are
We are W-Atkins Design Studio Limited, a UK-based design studio specialising in installation-ready environments, interior architecture, landscape design, and CGI visualisation. We provide services to clients both in the UK and internationally, using advanced technologies including VR and AR.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Identity & Contact Data: Name, address, email, phone number, company name.
Project Data: Drawings, notes, property details, briefs, and related content.
Payment & Financial Data: Billing details, transaction history.
File Uploads: Files provided by you including designs, photographs, documents.
Usage & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, and site usage data.
Cookies: For analytics and enhanced user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Deliver and manage our services
Communicate with you
Process payments and issue invoices
Share project visuals via tools like Markup.io, WeTransfer, and Canva
Analyse and improve website usage via Google Analytics
Send marketing updates (only with your consent)
You will only receive marketing emails if you’ve provided explicit consent, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR and CCPA (California), we rely on:
Consent: e.g., for marketing
Contract: to provide services
Legal Obligation: e.g., for tax or regulatory purposes
Legitimate Interests: to operate our business and improve services
5. Data Storage & Security
Your data is securely stored with encryption, access controls, and reliable cloud services. We only retain data as long as necessary:
Project & client records: up to 7 years
Enquiries: up to 12 months
Financial data: minimum 6 years
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and CCPA, you may:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccuracies
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to certain uses (e.g., marketing)
Opt out of any potential data "sale" (we do not sell your data)
You may also contact the UK ICO or your local data authority to file a complaint.
7. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance performance and user experience. You can manage your preferences via browser settings or our cookie banner.
You can manage your cookie preferences through our on-site cookie banner, or via your browser settings.
8. Third-Party Services Used
We share data only when necessary with:
Google Analytics – site usage
Markup.io – project feedback
Canva – design work
WeTransfer – file transfers
All partners are GDPR and CCPA compliant or bound by Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. International Data Transfers
We may transfer data outside the UK/EEA using:
Standard Contractual Clauses
UK Addendum
Data Privacy Framework compliance
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy and will notify you via website updates or email. Continued use of our services implies acceptance of any updates.
11. Contact Us
W-Atkins Design Studio Limited
Curzon House, Victoria Avenue, Borrowash, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, DE72 3HE
Email: info@w-atk.com
Effective Date: June 20, 2025