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.