Effective Date: April 12, 2025
At The Sugar Studio, accessible via thesugarstudio.org, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using thesugarstudio.org, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Data We Collect
We collect and process personal data in several ways, including when you:
- Visit our website
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us via email
- Comment on our blog or content
- Interact with us on social media
The types of personal data we may collect include:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Usage data (pages visited, time on site, etc.)
- Preferences and interests (when voluntarily shared)
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Provide and manage our website and services
- Respond to your inquiries and messages
- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze traffic and trends to optimize our content
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Data
Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent – when you opt-in to receive communication from us.
- Contractual obligation – to provide services you’ve requested.
- Legitimate interest – to improve our services and content.
- Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or similar) for newsletter delivery.
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to track website performance.
- Service providers that help us operate our website.
All third-party services we use are GDPR-compliant and only receive the data necessary to perform their functions.
5. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and support features such as remembering login or form preferences.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect some website functionality.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request the deletion of your data at any time.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
- Right to access – Request copies of your personal data.
- Right to rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure – Request deletion of your data.
- Right to restrict processing – Request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability – Request that we transfer your data to another organization.
- Right to object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to withdraw consent – At any time, where processing is based on your consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the effective date clearly stated.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this GDPR Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: thesugarstudio.org
Your trust matters to us. Thank you for being part of The Sugar Studio community.