Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 24.01.2025

At HU Designs, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, www.huwebdesigns.co.uk, or engage with our services. By using our website and services, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Who We Are

HU Designs is a UK-based creative studio specialised in website and graphic design services. Our company is committed to complying with UK data protection laws, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

• Email: happy@hudesigns.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Payment Details: Billing address and payment information (processed securely via third-party payment processors).
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other details about how you interact with our website (via cookies and analytics tools).
• Project Information: Details about your design preferences, project requirements, and related correspondence.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide website and graphic design services tailored to your needs.
• To communicate with you regarding your inquiries, quotes, and projects.
• To process payments and deliver invoices.
• To improve our website functionality and user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms of service.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you have explicitly agreed to our use of your data.
• Contractual Obligation: To fulfill our contract with you (e.g., providing design services).
• Legitimate Interests: For business purposes, such as improving our services and ensuring website security.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors that help us operate our website, process payments, or deliver services.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website performance. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy [link to cookie policy if available].

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a UK or EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data.
• Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.
• Portability: Request a transfer of your data to another organization.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at happy@hudesigns.co.uk

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the revised date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: happy@hudesigns.co.uk

By using www.huwebdesigns.co.uk, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.