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Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025. This policy explains how Sound Studio collects, uses and protects any personal information you provide when using this website.
Who we are
Sound Studio is operated by Sam, a sole trader based in Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset. We offer sound baths, sound healing and tarot sessions in person and at private events.
For any data-related queries, please contact us via our contact form.
What data we collect
We only collect information you choose to give us. This may include:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number (if provided)
- Any message or enquiry you send via our contact form
We do not collect payment information, run analytics tracking, or place marketing cookies on this website.
How we use your data
Information submitted through our contact form is used solely to:
- Respond to your enquiry
- Arrange or confirm a booking
We will never sell your data or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-party services
This website uses a small number of third-party services that may process your data:
Formspree
Our contact form is processed by Formspree (formspree.io). When you submit the form, your details are transmitted to and stored by Formspree to deliver the message to us. Formspree's privacy policy applies to this data.
Vercel
This website is hosted by Vercel. Vercel may log basic server data (such as IP addresses and request metadata) for security and performance purposes. See Vercel's privacy policy for details.
Google Maps
Our contact page embeds a Google Maps frame to help you find us. If you interact with the map, Google's privacy policy applies. You can view our location without interacting with the embed.
Bookwhen
Session bookings are handled through Bookwhen (bookwhen.com), a third-party booking platform. Their own privacy policy governs any data you provide when booking.
Cookies
This website does not use any tracking or marketing cookies. Our hosting provider (Vercel) may set strictly necessary technical cookies to ensure the site functions correctly. No consent is required for these.
How long we keep your data
Enquiries and contact form submissions are kept only for as long as necessary to respond to and fulfil your request — typically no longer than 12 months. You may request deletion at any time.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Have inaccurate data corrected
- Request your data be deleted
- Restrict how we process your data
- Receive your data in a portable format
- Object to our use of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our contact form. We will respond within 30 days.
Complaints
If you believe your data has been mishandled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated date at the top.