Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 03 March 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how J Sinclair Studio, operated by Joshua Sinclair ("I", "me", or "my"), collects, uses, and protects any information that you provide when you visit jsinclairstudio.com (the "Website"). I am committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Controller
Joshua Sinclair, trading as J Sinclair Studio Email: hello@jsinclairstudio.com
Types of Data Collected
I may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Contact Information: Your name, email address, company name, and any other information you provide when contacting me through the website contact form.
Usage Data: Including IP addresses, browser type, device information, access times, pages visited, and referring pages.
Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to help improve user experience and analyse website traffic.
How I Collect Your Data
Directly Provided Information: When you fill out the contact form, book a call, or correspond with me via email.
Automatically Collected Data: Through cookies and similar tracking technologies when you interact with the Website.
Lawful Basis for Processing
I process your personal data on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
Consent: When you submit the contact form or book a call, you consent to me processing your data to respond to your enquiry.
Legitimate Interest: I use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the Website, in order to improve its content and performance. This processing is carried out on the basis of my legitimate interest in operating and improving my business.
Purpose of Data Collection and Use
I use your personal data to:
Respond to your enquiries and provide the services you have requested.
Improve the Website and my services.
Analyse usage patterns through analytics tools.
Comply with any legal obligations.
Data Processing and Retention
I process your data using secure systems and retain it only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion. Analytics data is retained in accordance with the default retention settings of the analytics provider. You can contact me at any time to request deletion or modification of your data.
Data Sharing
I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties. Data may be shared with the following categories of service provider, solely for the purposes of operating the Website:
Website hosting (Framer)
Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics)
Calendar booking (Cal.com)
These third parties process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and are obligated to keep your data secure.
International Data Transfers
Some of the service providers listed above may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyse traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies, though doing so may limit some functionality of the Website.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Request deletion of your personal data.
Object to or request restriction of certain data processing activities.
Request portability of your personal data.
Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at hello@jsinclairstudio.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated effective date.
Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 03 March 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using jsinclairstudio.com (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Website.
Intellectual Property
All content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, images, and software — is the property of Joshua Sinclair, trading as J Sinclair Studio, and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited licence to view and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. No content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
Use of the Website
You agree to use this Website in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You must not:
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its systems.
Use the Website to transmit any harmful, unlawful, or offensive material.
Infringe upon the intellectual property rights or other rights of any third party.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided on an "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. I do not guarantee that the Website will be error-free, secure, or continuously available. Your use of the Website is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Joshua Sinclair, trading as J Sinclair Studio, shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website.
Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. I have no control over the content or practices of these sites and accept no responsibility for them.
Modifications to the Terms
I reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Website after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact me at: hello@jsinclairstudio.com