This website is operated by DesignStudio (“we” or “us”). We respect the privacy of users of our website and recognise that when you choose to provide us with information about yourself, you trust us to act in a responsible manner with that information.

What information do we collect?

At times we may request that you voluntarily supply us with personal information. Generally this information is requested when you want us to provide you with information. We may gather the following information about you when you use this website:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• IP address (a unique identifier for your computer or other device)
• Mobile device ID
• Information provided by you in relation to submitting a job application to us (this may include sensitive personal information e.g. ethnic origin)

How do we use it?

We will use your personal information in the following ways for the following reasons:

• Provide you with information that you have requested e.g. a newsletter, bulletins.
• Respond to specific queries you may raise regarding DesignStudio.
• Deliver the best online experience by understanding how you use our website.
• Process and consider your job application.

We use that information to ensure:

• Consent – we only use your personal information for this purpose if you have asked us to do so. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
• Our legitimate interests – to deliver the best online experience to you and other website users.
• Our legitimate interests – to assess your job application and to keep you updated throughout the process.

We do not pass your information to third parties.

Marketing use

We will only provide information to you that you have asked for via the website.

Where do we send your information?

We are a global company and therefore we may transfer your personal information to countries around the world including the US and other countries outside Europe.

How long do we keep your information?

We will keep your information for a period of 24 months.

Cookies

Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which we download onto your computer or device when you visit our website. We can recognise these cookies on subsequent visits and they allow us to remember you.

Types of cookies:

• First and third-party cookies – First-party are set by the website you visit. Third-party are set by another domain.
• Persistent cookies – remain on a device for a set period of time.
• Session cookies – created temporarily and deleted once you close your browser.

What do we use cookies for?

• Strictly necessary cookies – enable services you specifically asked for.
• Performance cookies – collect anonymous info on pages visited and errors to help improve the website.
• Preference cookies – remember your choices and provide a more personal experience.

Further info: www.allaboutcookies.org

Third party websites

Our website links to third-party sites which we do not operate or endorse. This privacy policy does not apply to them.

How do we protect your information?

We take appropriate measures to ensure your information is secure, accurate and kept only as long as necessary.

Under 13 year olds

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Your rights

You are entitled to ask:

• For a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• To correct inaccuracies.
• For your information in a structured, machine-readable format.
• To have your personal information erased or restricted.

You also have the right to complain to the supervisory authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office.

How to contact us

If you have queries or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at: it@design.studio

Changes to this policy

We review this privacy policy regularly to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws. Updates will be posted on our website.

Data Protection Officer

Please contact the Data Protection Officer at: it@design.studio

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