Effective Date: 13th June 2025

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how Olam Design Studio, a trading style of OLAM Group LTD (“we”, “us”, or “our”), collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

Olam Design Studio is a brand operated by OLAM Group LTD, registered in Englandinfo and Wales under company number 16209917. Our registered office is located at 24 Elm Road, Hale, Cheshire, England, WA15 9QW.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at:

Email: mg@olamdesignstudion.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Name, title, date of birth
  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technology on the devices you use to access our site
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services
  • Marketing & Communications Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing and communications from us

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

  • Direct interactions (e.g., submitting a contact form, email communication)
  • Automated technologies (e.g., cookies, server logs)
  • Third-party services (e.g., analytics providers, payment processors)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and deliver our services
  • To manage our relationship with you
  • To improve our website and user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To send marketing communications (with your consent)

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with a legal obligation
  • Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services)

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., IT, hosting, payment, or marketing platforms)
  • Professional advisors (e.g., accountants, legal advisers)
  • Regulators and authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data and process it in accordance with the law.

7. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or data adequacy decisions.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights under UK GDPR:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the email provided above.

10. Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve your experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website operation
  • Performance Cookies: Help us analyse website traffic (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember choices you make (e.g., language preferences)
  • Targeting Cookies: Deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Learn more about managing cookies: https://www.aboutcookies.org

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date.

Last updated: 13th June 2025