Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st May 2025
Welcome to Skin Altar Studio ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
Skin Altar Studio is a UK-based skincare service specialising in bridal facial treatments. We are the "data controller" responsible for your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, wedding date (if provided), and any information you submit via contact forms or booking requests.
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data through cookies or analytics tools.
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Communication Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing communications from us.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Respond to your enquiries or booking requests
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Deliver and manage our services
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Send occasional marketing updates (if you opt in)
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Improve our website and user experience
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Meet legal and regulatory obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, the lawful bases we rely on for processing your data are:
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Consent – when you provide it (e.g., signing up for updates)
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Contract – to fulfil our services to you
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Legal obligation – to comply with the law
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Legitimate interests – to operate and grow our business responsibly
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or trade your personal data.
We may share information with:
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Service providers (such as website hosting or marketing tools) who help us run our business, under strict confidentiality
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Legal authorities if required by law
6. Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary:
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For service delivery (up to 7 years for accounting/legal reasons)
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For marketing (until you withdraw your consent)
You can request deletion of your personal data at any time.
7. Your Rights
Under data protection law, you have rights including:
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Access – You can request copies of your personal information.
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Rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Erasure – You can ask us to delete your data ("the right to be forgotten").
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Restriction – You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
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Objection – You can object to our processing of your data.
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Data portability – You can request we transfer your data to another organisation.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: glow@skinaltarstudio.co.uk
8. Cookies
We may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer. For more information, please see our [Cookie Policy]
Effective Date: 1st May 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Skin Altar Studio ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us understand how you interact with our site, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., security, page navigation).
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language or location settings).
We do not use cookies for advertising or profiling purposes.
3. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, although some parts of our site may not work as intended if you do.
For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, cookies or you wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Skin Altar Studio
Email: glow@skinaltarstudio.co.uk
Website: www.skinaltarstudio.co.uk
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how we handle your data: www.ico.org.uk