Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how CL Studio collects and uses personal data when you visit our website, submit an enquiry, or purchase a template. We process personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data controller

The data controller is Connor Lunn, trading as CL Studio, based in United Kingdom. Contact: hello@clstudio.uk.

What we collect

• Enquiry and order details: name, email address, and any message or project information you submit through our contact, quote, or checkout forms.
• Payment data: payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store full card numbers on our servers. Stripe may process billing details according to their own privacy policy.
• Technical data: our host (Vercel) may log IP address, browser type, and request metadata for security and reliability.
• Local storage: your browser may store cart items and theme preference locally on your device.

How we use your data

• To respond to enquiries and provide quotes.
• To deliver templates and send download links by email.
• To process payments and fulfil orders.
• To keep records for accounting, tax, and legal obligations.

Legal bases

• Contract: to deliver templates or services you purchase.
• Legitimate interests: to respond to enquiries and operate our business securely.
• Consent: where you submit a form voluntarily.
• Legal obligation: where we must retain financial records.

Processors we use

We use the following service providers to run the site:

• Vercel Inc. — website hosting (USA; appropriate safeguards for international transfers).
• Resend — transactional email delivery.
• Stripe Payments UK Ltd — payment processing.

Each processor only receives the data needed to provide their service and is required to protect it.

Retention

Enquiry records are kept while we are in contact and for a reasonable period afterwards. Order and payment records are kept for up to six years where required for accounting and tax purposes. You may ask us to delete data sooner where we have no legal reason to keep it.

Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share it with the processors listed above or where required by law.

Your rights

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, and to data portability where applicable. You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).

To exercise your rights, email hello@clstudio.uk. We will respond within one month.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use essential local storage for cart state and theme preference. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party analytics trackers on this site.

Children

Our services are aimed at businesses. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will change when we do.