Privacy & Cookies Policy

Last Updated: 14th July 2026

‍Studio Imparo is a UK-based business. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

‍1. Introduction

‍This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website. It also details our use of cookies.

‍2. Information We Collect

  • Automatically Collected: Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and time on site (via Squarespace).

  • Contact Inquiries: Name, email address, and message details submitted through our contact form.

  • Blog Comments (if enabled): Name, email, and comment content.

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it.

‍3. How We Use Your Information & Lawful Basis

We process data based on:

  • ‍Legitimate Interests: Operating and improving the site, analysing traffic, and responding to general inquiries.

  • Contract/Pre-Contractual Steps: Handling commission or service requests.

  • Consent: For non-essential cookies and optional features like blog comments.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to make the site work properly and understand visitor behaviour.

Types of Cookies:

  • Necessary Cookies: Always active — these enable core functions like navigation and security.

  • Analytics/Performance Cookies: Help us see how the site is used (Squarespace analytics). These are non-essential.

‍You can accept, decline, or manage cookies at any time via the cookie banner that appears when you visit the site. Blocking cookies may affect functionality. For more on Squarespace’s cookies, see their guide: The cookies Squarespace uses.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data. Limited sharing may occur with:

  • ‍Squarespace (our hosting provider).

  • Trusted service providers under data processing agreements.

  • Legal authorities when required by UK law. ‍

6. Data Security & Retention

We use reasonable security measures. We keep your data only as long as needed or as required by law.

7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data. You can also withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact us (details below). You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.

‍8. Children’s Privacy

‍Our site is for adults. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

‍We may update this policy. Check the “Last updated” date for changes.

‍Contact Us

For questions about this policy or your data, please email hellostudioimparo@gmail.com

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