Privacy Policy
This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and Hodge Studio, the owner and provider of this Website. Hodge Studio takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us, or provided by you, in relation to your use of the Website.
This privacy policy should be read alongside, and in addition to, our Terms and Conditions.
Please read this privacy policy carefully.
Definitions and interpretation
In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:
Data — collectively all information that you submit to Hodge Studio via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws.
Data Protection Laws — any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
UK GDPR — the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation.
Hodge Studio, I, we, us — Hodge Studio, a sole trader design studio operated by Alice Hodge.
User, you — any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Hodge Studio and acting in the course of their employment, or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Hodge Studio and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services.
Website — the website you are currently using, hodgestudio.co.uk, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
a. the singular includes the plural and vice versa; b. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to those of this privacy policy; c. a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships; d. "including" is understood to mean "including without limitation"; e. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it; f. headings and subheadings do not form part of this privacy policy.
Scope of this privacy policy
This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Hodge Studio and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website, including but not limited to any links to our portfolio partners, template store, or social media platforms.
For the purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, Hodge Studio is the "data controller". This means that Hodge Studio determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.
Data collected
We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:
a. name; b. contact information such as email address; c. project or enquiry details submitted through our enquiry forms; d. demographic information such as your general location, preferences and interests;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
How we collect Data
We collect Data in the following ways:
a. data you give to us directly; and b. data collected automatically.
Data given to us by you
Hodge Studio will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:
a. when you submit an enquiry through our "Work With Us" form, or otherwise contact us through the Website, by email, or through any other means; b. when you make payments to us, through the Website or otherwise;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
Data collected automatically
To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:
a. we automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website via analytics and cookies. This information helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve its content and navigation. This may include your IP address, device and browser type, the date, time and frequency with which you access the Website, and the pages you view.
Cookies
The Website is built and hosted on Framer, which may set essential cookies required for the site to function, as well as analytics cookies to help us understand site traffic and visitor behaviour. Where analytics or non-essential cookies are used, you will be asked for your consent via a cookie banner where required by law. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Our use of Data
Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website, and to respond to enquiries about our design services. Specifically, Data may be used by us:
a. to respond to and manage enquiries submitted through the Website; b. to provide quotes, proposals, and onboarding documents to prospective clients; c. to issue invoices and manage client accounts; d. for our own internal records;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
We may use your Data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see "Your rights" below).
Who we share Data with
We may share your Data with the following groups of people, for the following reasons:
a. our professional advisors (such as our accountant) — to issue invoices and manage business accounts; b. third-party service providers we use to run the Website and our business operations, such as our website host (Framer) and any project management, invoicing, or email tools we use;
in each case, only to the extent necessary, and in accordance with this privacy policy.
Keeping Data secure
We use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:
a. access to any accounts or tools holding your Data is controlled by unique passwords; b. Data is stored on secure servers provided by reputable third-party platforms.
If you suspect any misuse, loss, or unauthorised access to your Data, please contact us immediately at: alice@hodgestudio.co.uk.
Data retention
Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, or until you request that it be deleted.
Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival systems for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes.
Your rights
You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
a. Right to access — request copies of the information we hold about you, or that we modify, update, or delete it. We will not charge for this unless your request is manifestly unfounded or excessive. b. Right to correct — have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete. c. Right to erase — request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems. d. Right to restrict — "block" us from using your Data or limit how we use it. e. Right to data portability — request that we move, copy, or transfer your Data. f. Right to object — object to our use of your Data, including where we rely on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, or to withdraw consent where consent is our legal basis for processing, please contact: alice@hodgestudio.co.uk.
If you are not satisfied with how a complaint about your Data is handled, you may refer your complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your Data changes.
Links to other websites
This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites, including our portfolio, template store, and social media profiles. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for their content. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites.
Changes of business ownership and control
Hodge Studio may, from time to time, expand, restructure, or transfer part or all of the business. Data provided by Users will, where relevant to the part of the business transferred, be transferred along with it, and the new owner will be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied, under the terms of this privacy policy.
We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of the business or any part of it, and will take steps to ensure your privacy is protected in doing so.
General
You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision will, to the extent required, be deemed deleted, without affecting the validity of the remaining provisions.
This Agreement is governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. Disputes arising under this Agreement are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.
Changes to this privacy policy
Hodge Studio reserves the right to change this privacy policy as necessary, or as required by law. Any changes will be posted on the Website, and you are deemed to accept the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following any changes.
Contact
You may contact Hodge Studio by email at: alice@hodgestudio.co.uk
Effective as of 20 July 2026