Privacy Policy

(EM Studio Belfast)

1. Who We Are

EM Studio Belfast is operated by a sole trader trading as EM Studio Belfast, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

For any privacy-related questions, you can contact:
📧 Emstudiobelfast@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
  • Booking details (appointments and training courses)

We do not store full payment details ourselves.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Process bookings and payments
  • Manage appointments and training courses
  • Communicate with you regarding your booking
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve our services

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide services you have booked
  • Legitimate interests – to manage and improve our business
  • Legal obligations – where required by law

5. Payments

All payments are processed securely via trusted third-party providers, including:

  • Stripe
  • Klarna

These providers process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with:

  • Payment providers (Stripe, Klarna)
  • Booking systems (if applicable)
  • Legal authorities if required

7. Data Retention

We only retain your data for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing
  • Request restriction of processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 Emstudiobelfast@gmail.com

9. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
The latest version will always be available on our website.

🍪 Cookie Policy

(EM Studio Belfast)

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help improve your browsing experience and enable website functionality.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly
  • Process bookings and payments
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyse website traffic

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly (e.g. booking, payments).

Performance Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use the website (e.g. analytics).

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services such as:

  • Stripe (payments)
  • Klarna (payment options)

These providers may place cookies on your device.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Please note: disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Consent

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

6. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy at any time.
Changes will be posted on this page.