Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18 March 2026

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how TM Studios (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit tm-studios.co.uk (the “Website”). It also explains your rights under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

1. Who We Are

Business Name: TM STUDIOS
Address: 66 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XG

Email toby@tm-studios.co.uk 

Data Controller: Toby Madden, TM Studios

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us using the details above.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • And any other information submitted via contact forms

Automatically collected data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on site

  • Device information

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Provide our services

  • Improve our website

  • Monitor website performance and analytics

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you accept cookies or submit a form

  • Contract – to respond to service enquiries

  • Legitimate Interests – to improve our website and services

  • Legal Obligation – where required by law

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse performance.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential cookies
Required for the website to function properly.

Analytics cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g. via Squarespace Analytics or Google Analytics).

Marketing cookies (if applicable)
Used for advertising and tracking across websites.

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage preferences

You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or revisiting the cookie banner.

7. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers, including:

Squarespace

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which may collect data such as IP addresses and usage analytics.

Analytics Providers (if applicable)

  • Google Analytics (if enabled)

These providers may process your data outside the UK/EU. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

8. Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary:

  • Contact form data: up to 5 years

  • Analytics data: as configured in analytics tools

9. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: hello@tm-studios.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:

  • Information Commissioner's Office (UK)

  • Your local EU supervisory authority

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

11. International Data Transfers

Some of our providers may transfer data outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Address: 66 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XG

Email toby@tm-studios.co.uk 

14. Additional Notes for Squarespace Users

Squarespace may automatically collect:

  • IP addresses

  • Visitor behaviour data

  • Cookies required for site functionality

For more information, see Squarespace’s own privacy documentation.