HATIWAVE STUDIOS
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [23/02/2026]
Hatiwave Studios (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and responsibly.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
END OF POLICY