Effective Date: 25 / 03 / 2026

1980 Design Studios (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information when you interact with us through:

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• Website contact or enquiry forms

• Social media lead forms (including but not limited to LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)

• Email marketing sign-ups

• Direct enquiries or communications
   

This policy is designed to comply with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and applicable data protection laws.

 

1. What Information We Collect

We only collect data that is relevant and necessary. This may include:

 

Contact Details

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number
   

Professional Information

• Company name

• Job title

• Industry or business type
   

Enquiry Information

• Project details or message content

• Preferences or interests you share with us
   

We do not collect sensitive personal data, including health information, political opinions, financial details, or data relating to minors.
 

2. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your data when you:
 

• Submit a form on our website or landing pages

• Complete a lead generation form on social media

• Subscribe to our email list

• Contact us directly via email or message
   

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:
 

• Respond to enquiries and provide requested information

• Deliver services or proposals

• Send relevant updates, insights, or marketing communications (where you have opted in)

• Improve our services and communication
   

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis, including:

• Your consent

• Legitimate business interest

• Contractual necessity
   

4. Marketing Communications

If you opt in, we may contact you via:
 

• Email

• Phone

• Social platforms
   

You can unsubscribe or opt out at any time by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails

• Contacting us directly
   

We do not send unsolicited marketing without a lawful basis.
 

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with trusted third-party providers who support our business operations, such as:
 

• Email marketing platforms

• CRM systems

• Hosting or website providers
   

These providers are required to handle your data securely and in line with data protection laws.

We never sell your personal data.
 

6. Data Storage & Retention

Your data is:
 

• Stored securely using appropriate systems

• Only kept for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected
   

We regularly review and remove data that is no longer required.
 

7. Your Rights (UK & EU GDPR)

You have the right to:
 

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion of your data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent (Unsubscribe) at any time
   

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from:
 

• Unauthorised access

• Loss or misuse
   

However, no system is completely secure, so we continuously review and improve our processes.
 

9. Third-Party Platforms

If you submit your information via third-party platforms (such as social media), your data is also subject to their privacy policies.

We are responsible for how we use the data once it is received by us.
 

10. Contact Details

If you have any questions or requests regarding your data, contact:

1980 Design Studios
Email: info@1980designstudios.co.uk
Address: 97 Godfrey Avenue, Denny, Stirlingshire

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11. Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
 

Straight Talk (What This Means in Practice)

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• We only collect what we need

• We don’t sell your data

• We don’t spam you

• You stay in control of your information