Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 August 2025

Ardú Studio (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or contact us.

1. Who we are

Ardú Studio is a creative agency based in Ireland offering website design, branding, social media management, and brand photography.

Contact details:

Ardú Studio

Email: info@ardustudio.com

2. What information we collect

We may collect the following personal data when you use our website or contact us:

  • Name and surname

  • Email address

We also collect non-identifying technical data (such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited) through cookies and analytics tools.

3. How we collect your information

  • When you fill out our contact form

  • When you email us directly

  • Through cookies and analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)

4. How we use your information

We process your personal data to:

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Provide our creative services

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal obligations

We will not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Legal basis for processing

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you provide your details through our contact form

  • Legitimate interests – to run and improve our business

  • Legal obligation – where necessary for compliance with applicable laws

6. Sharing your information

We may share your personal data with trusted service providers who help us run our business, such as:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Google (email and analytics)

These providers are bound by data protection agreements and only process your data as instructed by us.

7. Data retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to certain processing activities

  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact us:

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please email us at info@ardustudio.com