Privacy
Privacy Policy — Studio
Overview
Studio (“we”, “us”) operates the website thewriting.studio.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
What we collect
We may collect:
Contact information
Name and email address when you submit an application or contact form
Application materials
Writing samples, responses, and personal statements
Technical data
IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools)
How we use your data
We use your data to:
Review and respond to applications
Communicate with you about Studio programmes
Manage participation in cohorts
Improve the website and user experience
We do not sell or share your personal data for advertising.
Legal basis
Under UK GDPR, we process data on the basis of:
Consent — when you submit forms or accept cookies
Legitimate interest — to operate and improve Studio
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Ensure the website functions properly
Understand how visitors use the site
Improve performance and user experience
Where required, we ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings.
Third-party services
We may use trusted third-party providers to operate the website and services, including:
Website hosting (Framer)
Form handling and email services
Analytics tools
Consent management (Termly)
These providers may process personal data on our behalf.
Data retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
Applications: up to 12 months
Contact enquiries: up to 12 months
Analytics data: according to the relevant provider’s settings
Your rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Contact
For any privacy-related enquiries:
Updates
This policy may be updated from time to time.
Last updated: March 2026
How to complain
If you have any concerns about our use of your personal data, you can make a complaint to us using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice.
If you remain unhappy with how we’ve used your data after raising a complaint with us, you can also complain to the ICO.
The ICO’s address:
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Helpline number: 0303 123 1113
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint