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.