Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how Bulldog Studios (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, processes, stores, and protects
the personal information of individuals who access our website or use any services we provide. Our commitment is to
maintain transparency, uphold industry-standard data protection practices, and ensure compliance with international
privacy regulations including GDPR, UK GDPR, and other applicable frameworks governing the processing of personal
data worldwide. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and accepted the terms of this Privacy
Policy. If you disagree with any part of this document, you should discontinue the use of our website and services.
We collect various categories of information in order to offer high-quality studio services, maintain security, and
deliver an optimized user experience. These categories include data voluntarily provided by you, data automatically
collected by our systems, and information shared by third-party partners.
Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: When you create an account or book a studio, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and login credentials.
- Booking & Leasing Information: Preferences, reservation history, usage details of studio rentals, communication logs, and any notes regarding your booking requirements.
- Payment Data: Billing address, payment confirmations, and transaction details processed securely via external payment gateways.
- Communications: Customer support inquiries, form submissions, service feedback, and content exchanged during assistance or troubleshooting.
- Content You Upload: Any files, forms, or documents submitted through our website, such as identification or verification materials where necessary.
Information Collected Automatically
When interacting with our site, certain data is collected without your direct input:
- Device Data: IP address, operating system, browser type, device model, and system configuration.
- Usage Analytics: Page views, time spent on each page, navigation paths, click interactions, scroll depth, and user flow patterns.
- Cookies & Tracking: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics tags, pixels, user session identifiers, and similar technologies. These methods help us improve performance and tailor experiences. Refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.
- Location Information: Geolocation data inferred from your IP or, if permitted, device-level location services.
Information from Third Parties
- Payment Providers: Confirmation of transactions, fraud screening data, chargeback notifications.
- Analytics & Marketing Partners: Aggregated statistics on engagement, ad campaign performance, and demographic interest categories.
- Authentication Providers: Information from third-party login services (e.g., Google, Apple) when used to sign in.
- Business Partners: Referral information, campaign attribution data, and information shared through official collaborations.
We process personal data to operate our studio services efficiently, improve user experience, and meet legal and
operational standards. Major purposes include:
- Service Provision: Managing user accounts, enabling studio bookings, providing support, and handling operational processes.
- Internal Optimization: Analyzing user behavior, monitoring performance, enhancing website navigation, and refining service offerings.
- Security & Fraud Prevention: Detecting unauthorized activity, protecting system integrity, and enforcing compliance procedures.
- Marketing & Communication: Delivering promotional materials, service updates, newsletters, abandoned-cart reminders, and user-specific recommendations.
- Legal Obligations: Maintaining financial records, reporting activities where required, and complying with regulatory frameworks.
Legal Basis for Processing
The lawful basis for processing your data depends on the context of the interaction:
- Consent: For marketing communications, optional cookies, and data voluntarily submitted for non-essential features.
- Contractual Necessity: Required processing to fulfill studio bookings, deliver services, or respond to service inquiries.
- Legitimate Interests: Improving functionality, securing operations, analyzing usage, and customizing experiences without overriding user rights.
- Legal Requirements: Retaining or sharing data when mandated by law or regulatory bodies.
How We Share Personal Data
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share certain types of data with trusted third parties:
- Service Providers: Hosting companies, analytics platforms, marketing partners, customer support services, email providers, and payment processors.
- Business Transfers: If Bulldog Studios undergoes acquisition, merger, company restructuring, or sale of assets.
- Legal Requests: Courts, governmental agencies, or legal authorities may request access where legally justified.
- Professional Advisors: Auditors, lawyers, compliance consultants, or financial advisors who require limited data for operational duties.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy,
unless longer retention is legally required. Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete, anonymize, or archive
it using industry-standard security methods.
Data Security
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure
servers, access controls, vulnerability monitoring, and continuous security reviews. While we work to maintain
strong protection, no online system can fully eliminate risks, and users acknowledge the inherent vulnerabilities of
digital data transmission.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights concerning your personal data. These include:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request corrections to inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your data where applicable
- The right to restrict processing in certain situations
- The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications
- The right to portability of your information
- The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- The right to file a complaint with a data protection authority
International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence region. When such
transfers occur, we employ recognized legal safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other
compliance mechanisms to ensure adequate levels of protection.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links directing you to external platforms or websites. These entities operate independently
and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or data handling practices of
third-party sites and encourage users to review their policies before interacting.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not designed for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors, and
if such information is discovered, we promptly remove it from our systems. Parents or guardians who believe their
child has submitted data should contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational procedures, or service
offerings. Updated versions will be posted on this page, and continued use of our website implies acceptance of the
revised policy.
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, you may contact us at:
Email: support@bulldogstudios.com
Address: Bulldog Studios, [Your Official Business Address]
