Effective Date: 10 October 2025

At Creative Buddy (www.creativebuddy.studio), your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, services, or communications.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal data: Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number. Project Information: Files, design briefs, and other materials you provide for creative services. Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe, PayPal, or other third-party providers. We do not store full payment card details. Website Usage Data: Cookies, analytics, IP addresses, and browsing behavior to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to: Provide and manage our creative services. Communicate with you regarding projects, inquiries, or updates. Process payments and invoices. Improve our website and services using analytics. Send marketing emails if you’ve opted in.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under the following legal grounds: Contract: To deliver services you request. Consent: For marketing communications and cookies where applicable. Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, website, and business operations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with: Payment Providers: Stripe, PayPal, or similar for transaction processing. Service Providers: Email marketing, analytics, or hosting providers who help run our business. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

6. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & UK Law)

You have the right to: Access, correct, or delete your personal data. Withdraw consent for marketing communications. Object to data processing based on legitimate interests. Request data portability where applicable. To exercise your rights, contact us at: hello@creativebuddy.studio

8. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website: www.creativebuddy.studio .

10. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact:

Creative Buddy Email: hello@creativebuddy.studio

Website: www.creativebuddy.studio