HATIWAVE STUDIOS
Privacy Policy
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Effective Date: [23/02/2026]
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Hatiwave Studios (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and responsibly.
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This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
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Name
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Email address
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Company or project name
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Project details and specifications
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Uploaded links or files
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Billing and invoicing information
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Communication history
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless voluntarily provided.
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2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely for:
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Responding to enquiries
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Providing quotes and contracts
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Delivering agreed services
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Processing payments and issuing invoices
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Project communication
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Maintaining internal project records
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
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3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
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Contractual necessity (to deliver agreed services)
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Legitimate interest (responding to enquiries and managing business operations)
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Legal obligation (for accounting and tax compliance)
4. Data Storage & Security
Project information and personal data are stored securely using reputable third-party platforms, including:
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Email providers
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Cloud storage services
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Accounting software
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access or disclosure.
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5. Data Retention
We retain personal and project data only for as long as necessary to:
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Fulfil contractual obligations
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Comply with legal, tax, and accounting requirements
Archived project files may be retained for a limited period (typically 90 days unless otherwise agreed).
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal obligations.
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6. Cookies & Website Data
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience.
These may include:
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Basic website functionality cookies
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Analytics tools provided by Wix or third-party platforms
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
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7. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party providers for:
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File transfer
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Cloud storage
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Payment processing
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Email communication
These providers operate under their own privacy policies and comply with relevant data protection standards.
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8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data
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Object to processing
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Request data portability
To exercise these rights, please see our contact page.
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9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website.
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END OF POLICY