This Privacy Policy explains how Futurekix Studio (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects any information obtained from visitors and clients (referred to as “you” or “your”) of the website futurekix.studio. We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK-GDPR).
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is Thorlak Hallett, operating as Futurekix Studio.
Contact Details for Privacy Matters: lordthorlak@yahoo.co.uk
2. Information We Collect
We collect data based on two main activities:
A. Data Collected Through Direct Consultation (Contact)
When you initiate contact or a consultation via the button or email links provided on our website, we collect the following Personal Data:
- Identity Data: Your Name, Artist/Company Name.
- Contact Data: Your Email Address, Phone Number (if provided), or other preferred contact method (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram).
- Project Data: Information you volunteer about your project, goals, and needs.
Legal Basis for Processing: This data is processed under the legal basis of Legitimate Interest (to respond to your inquiry and provide pre-contractual information) and Contractual Necessity (to fulfill the services once a contract is established).
B. Data Collected Automatically (Technical/Tracking)
We use industry-standard tools to analyze site performance and traffic.
- Google Analytics (via Rank Math): We collect non-personally identifiable data, including your IP Address (anonymized where possible), browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and device information.
- Legal Basis for Processing: Consent (managed via the cookie banner).
- Cookies: We use small files (“cookies”) essential for the website’s functioning (e.g., WordPress session cookies, Kadence theme settings) and non-essential cookies for analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the data collected for the following purposes:
- To Respond to Inquiries: To communicate with you regarding your consultation request, project feasibility, and quotation requests.
- To Fulfill Contractual Obligations: To execute and deliver the music production and graphic design services you hire us for.
- For Site Improvement: To analyze website traffic via Google Analytics and improve the performance, design, and usability of futurekix.studio.
- For Security: To maintain the security and integrity of our website (e.g., blocking malicious traffic using Wordfence).
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your Personal Data to third parties. We only share data when necessary for service delivery or legal compliance:
- Service Providers: We share anonymized IP data with Google Analytics to process traffic reports.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR (UK-GDPR)
Under UK-GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your Personal Data:
- Right of Access: You can request copies of the Personal Data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Right to Erasure (‘Right to be Forgotten’): You can request that we delete your Personal Data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your data, under certain conditions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your dedicated privacy email].
6. Cookies Policy
By default, your browser accepts cookies. We use a Cookie Consent Banner to manage non-essential cookies. By clicking “Accept” on the banner, you consent to the use of analytical cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the settings accessible on the banner.
7. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”