1. Introduction
Welcome to A.O. Nelson Studio (“we”, “us”, or “our”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website and use our services.

By using our site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect:

Information you provide to us
• Name
• Email address
• Postal address and country
• Any other information you choose to share in forms or messages

Information collected automatically
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages you visit and how you use the site

Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to help our site work properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work correctly if you disable them.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
• Respond to your messages and enquiries
• Improve and personalise your experience on the site
• Keep our website secure
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK & EEA Visitors)
If you are in the UK or EEA, we process your personal data under these legal bases:
• Consent – for example, when you choose to contact us or accept certain cookies
• Contract – when we need your data to provide services you request
• Legitimate interests – to run, improve, and protect our website and services
• Legal obligations – when we must process data to comply with the law

5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
• Service providers who help us run our website and services (for example, hosting, analytics, or email tools).
• Authorities or legal bodies when required to comply with the law or protect our rights or the rights of others.

These third parties are only allowed to use your information as needed to provide their services to us.

6. International Transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the UK or EEA. When your data is transferred internationally, we take steps to help ensure it is protected, such as using appropriate safeguards required by data protection laws.

7. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as needed to:
• Provide our services
• Respond to your enquiries
• Meet legal, tax, or accounting requirements

When we no longer need your information, we will delete or anonymise it.

8. Your Rights
If you are in the UK or EEA, you have the right to:
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Ask us to correct or update your information
• Ask us to delete your personal data in some cases
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Ask for a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please use the Contact Us form on our website and mention that your request is about your personal data.

9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. Links to Other Websites
Our site may contain links to other websites that we do not operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Last updated: 19th August 2026

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the Contact Us form on our website.