Privacy Policy

Studio Duke ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with our music studio, website, or services, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Business name: Studio Duke
Type: Music studio (recording, production, rehearsal, and related services)
Location: United Kingdom | Unit 204, Albert Mill, Milnrow, Rochdale

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:

Email: contact@studioduke.co.uk
Phone: 07591227012

2. Personal Data We Collect

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

Identity data: Name or artist name
Contact data: Email address, phone number, postal address (if required)
Booking data: Session dates, times, services booked, and notes relating to your project
Payment data: Invoices and payment status (we do not store full card details)
Communications: Emails, messages, or other correspondence you send us
Website data: IP address, browser type, and basic usage data via cookies

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data when you:

Make an enquiry or booking with Studio Duke
Communicate with us by email, phone, social media, or contact forms
Use our website (if applicable)
Enter into a contract or agreement for studio services

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide and manage studio services and bookings
To communicate with you about sessions, projects, or enquiries
To process payments and keep financial records
To improve our services and customer experience
To comply with legal and accounting obligations

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so.

5. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Contract: Where processing is necessary to provide studio services
Legitimate interests: To manage our business and communicate effectively
Legal obligation: For accounting, tax, or regulatory requirements
Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed (e.g. marketing communications)

6. Marketing Communications

We will only send marketing or promotional communications if you have opted in or if it is otherwise permitted by law. You can opt out at any time by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails, or
Contacting us directly

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data only with:

Service providers (e.g. accountants, booking or payment platforms)
HMRC or other authorities where legally required

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

8. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. Data is stored securely and only accessed where necessary.

9. How Long We Keep Your Data

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary:

Client and booking records: typically up to 6 years for legal and accounting purposes
Marketing data: until you withdraw consent
Enquiries: for a reasonable period to allow follow-up

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

11. Cookies

If we use cookies on our website, they are used to improve functionality and user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

12. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113

We would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns first.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available upon request or on our website.

Last updated: Jan 4th 2026