HDK Design Atelier
Last updated: 21 October 2026

1. Introduction

HDK Design Atelier respects the privacy of its visitors, clients and collaborators. This policy explains how personal information is collected, used and protected through our website, including the use of cookies and analytics technologies.

We aim to handle personal information responsibly, transparently and in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation.

2. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:

Information You Provide

• Your name and email address when submitting an enquiry.

• Information voluntarily included in your messages or correspondence.

• Project information or documentation shared with us.

Information Collected Automatically

• Website visits and pages viewed.

• Browser, device and operating system information.

• Approximate geographical location and traffic sources.

• IP addresses and other technical information associated with website access.

Automatically collected information may be processed through Squarespace, our website hosting and analytics provider.

3. How We Use Your Information

Personal information is used for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Responding to enquiries and communicating with prospective clients.

• Discussing, preparing and delivering commissioned services.

• Maintaining appropriate records of professional correspondence.

• Monitoring website performance and improving the visitor experience.

• Maintaining the security and functionality of our website.

We do not sell personal information to advertisers or data brokers.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), personal information must be processed on an appropriate lawful basis.

Depending on the circumstances, we may rely on:

Legitimate Interests: To respond to general enquiries, maintain business correspondence, protect our website and understand its performance, where our interests do not override your rights.

Contractual Necessity: To take steps requested before entering into an agreement or to provide services under an existing agreement.

Legal Obligations: To maintain records or process information where required by applicable law.

Consent: Where we specifically request permission for processing activities that require it, including certain cookies or optional communications.

5. Storage, Security & Retention

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

Information may be stored and processed through Squarespace, our email provider and other service providers used in operating our business.

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, taking into account ongoing correspondence, contractual responsibilities and applicable legal requirements.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or trade personal information.

Information may be shared with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our website, manage communications or deliver agreed services.

We may also disclose information where required by law or where necessary to protect our legal rights.

Where service providers process information outside the United Kingdom, applicable data protection requirements and appropriate safeguards will be considered.

7. Cookies & Website Analytics

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when visiting a website. They support website functionality, remember certain preferences and help website operators understand how their services are used.

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which may use the following categories of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These cookies support the security, operation and basic functionality of our website. They are necessary for certain website functions and generally do not require consent.

Analytics Cookies

We use Squarespace Analytics to understand website activity, including visitor numbers, page views and traffic sources.

This information helps us evaluate and improve our website and its content.

Analytics cookies will be used in accordance with applicable consent requirements or an available legal exemption.

Third-Party Cookies

Certain embedded content or external services may use additional cookies or similar technologies. Where applicable, their use is subject to relevant privacy requirements.

8. Managing Your Cookies

You can manage or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies through the cookie controls provided on our website, where available.

You can also restrict or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Where analytics cookies are used under an applicable consent exemption, we will provide any legally required information and means of objection.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Under UK data protection legislation, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information held about you.

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.

• Request restrictions on how your information is processed.

• Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

• Request transfer of your information where applicable.

• Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

You also have the right to raise concerns with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent data protection authority, at www.ico.org.uk.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes to our services, website functionality or applicable regulations.

The latest version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact

For any questions regarding this policy or the handling of personal information, please contact

HDK Design Atelier
hd_kilinc@hotmail.com
London, United Kingdom