At SODA Studio ("we", "our", or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit https://sodastudio.co.uk or subscribe to our newsletter.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you choose to provide to us. This includes:

* Your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.

We also collect anonymous website usage information through Google Analytics (see Section 5).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your email address to:

* Send you our newsletter.

* Share updates about our business, services, projects, events, and news.

* Manage your newsletter subscription.

We will only send you marketing emails if you have given your consent, and you can withdraw this consent at any time.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your personal data on the following lawful basis:

* Consent – when you subscribe to our newsletter or consent to the use of non-essential cookies.

4. Newsletter Provider

We use a trusted third-party email marketing service to manage our mailing list and send newsletters. Your email address is only used for this purpose and is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:

* Pages visited

* Time spent on the website

* Device and browser information

* General geographic location (not your precise location)

* How you arrived at our website

This information is collected in an aggregated and anonymised form wherever possible and helps us improve our website and services.

Google Analytics may process data on servers located outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

We use:

* Essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function.

* Analytics cookies provided by Google Analytics to help us understand website usage.

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also change your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by revisiting our cookie preferences if available.

7. How Long We Keep Your Information

We keep your email address until:

* You unsubscribe from our newsletter; or

* You ask us to delete your information.

Analytics data is retained in accordance with our Google Analytics settings.

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

* Access your personal information.

* Request correction of inaccurate information.

* Request deletion of your personal information.

* Restrict or object to certain processing.

* Withdraw your consent at any time.

* Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

* Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email or by contacting us directly.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact us:

Soda Studio

Website: https://sodastudio.co.uk

Email: studio@sodastudio.co.uk

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, together with the updated effective date.