Privacy Policy for The Spinners Mill Studio

Last Updated: June 23, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Privacy Policy for The Spinners Mill Studio partnership ("we", "us", or "our"). We operate the studio in East Belfast and are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, use our contact forms, sign up for our newsletter, or book studio time with us.

2. The Data We Collect About You

Personal data means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. We may collect, use, and store the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Your first name and last name.

  • Contact Data: Your email address and telephone number.

  • Technical Data: Internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, and operating system via our website platform.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data from you in the following ways:

  • Direct Interactions: You give us your name, email, and phone number by filling out forms on our website (such as our contact form or newsletter sign-up) or by communicating with us directly to book studio time.

  • Automated Technologies: As you interact with our website, we may automatically collect Technical Data about your equipment and browsing patterns, powered by our hosting platform, Squarespace.

4. How and Why We Use Your Data

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we use your data in the following circumstances:

  • To manage bookings: We use your name and phone number to schedule your studio sessions, contact you about updates, and manage our business relationship. (Legal basis: Performance of a contract)

  • To send newsletters: If you explicitly opt-in via our newsletter form, we will send you updates and news about the studio. (Legal basis: Consent)

  • To respond to inquiries: If you message us via our contact form, we use your details to reply to you. (Legal basis: Legitimate interests)

5. Where Your Data is Stored and Shared

We keep your data secure by minimising who has access to it.

  • Squarespace: Our website and data storage are hosted by Squarespace. Your data is stored securely through their platform.

  • Third Parties: We never sell your data to third parties. We only share data with essential service providers (like Squarespace) who help us run our business, and they are legally required to keep your data safe.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We believe in data minimisation. We will keep your information securely stored until you choose to unsubscribe or ask us to delete it. If you ask to be removed, we will promptly delete your contact and newsletter records from our systems, unless we are legally required to keep booking financial records for tax purposes.

7. Your Legal Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

  • Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correct any mistakes in your data.

  • Erasure (the "right to be forgotten") by asking us to delete your data.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any newsletter).

8. Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise any of your rights, please contact our data lead:

  • Contact Name: Morgan

  • Email: info@thespinnersmill.co.uk

  • Organisation: The Spinners Mill Studio partnership, Banana Block, East Belfast