Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2025

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy outlines how Minusu Studio collects, uses, and protects your personal data submitted through this website.

2. Data Controller

Minusu Studio is the data controller responsible for the personal data collected through this website.

3. Information We Collect

• Contact Form: Name, email address, and any other details you provide voluntarily through our contact form. This information is processed using Flask-Mail for secure email delivery.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device info, and referral URL, collected via cookies or analytics tools.

4. How We Use Your Data

• To respond to your inquiries and provide our services.
• To improve our website and user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations.
• To securely process and deliver your contact form submissions using Flask-Mail.

5. Lawful Basis

We process your personal data based on your consent, our legitimate interest in operating the website, or to fulfill a contract with you. As a UK-based business, we comply with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except as necessary to operate this site or comply with the law. Your contact form submissions are processed through Flask-Mail, which may involve data transfer to our email service provider. All such transfers are conducted in compliance with UK data protection laws.

7. Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the UK or EEA by third-party service providers, including our email service provider. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes above or as required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 12 months unless required for ongoing business purposes or legal compliance.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten')
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data protection rights, email: hello@minusu.studio.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully. You can contact the ICO at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/.

11. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website. This helps us improve site performance and user experience. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using a browser extension or by adjusting your browser settings.

12. Cookies

We use essential cookies to operate our website and third-party cookies for analytics. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.aboutcookies.org.