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