Last Updated: May 2026

Privacy Policy

The Creative Canopy Ltd respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we keep it safe, and your rights under UK data protection law.

Who We Are

Business Name: The Creative Canopy Ltd
Website: https://www.thecreativecanopy.co.uk
Email: info@thecreativecanopy.co.uk
Location: Whitchurch, North Shropshire, United Kingdom

For the purposes of UK data protection law, The Creative Canopy Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal information.

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information when you use this website, contact us, or work with us:

  • your name
  • business name
  • email address
  • telephone number
  • postal address
  • website and social media links
  • enquiry details
  • project information and files
  • branding assets and content supplied by you
  • payment and invoicing information
  • communications sent through forms, email, or social media
  • technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and website usage information
 

We only collect information that is relevant and necessary for running the business and providing our services.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • respond to enquiries
  • provide quotes and proposals
  • deliver branding, website, graphic design, and creative services
  • manage projects and client communication
  • process invoices and payments
  • maintain business records
  • improve website performance and user experience
  • monitor website security and prevent spam or malicious activity
  • comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations
  • showcase completed public-facing work within our portfolio, website, and social media unless agreed otherwise in writing

Lawful Bases For Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Contract

Where processing is necessary to provide services, manage projects, send invoices, or fulfil agreements with clients.

Legitimate Interests

Where processing is reasonably necessary for running and improving the business, maintaining website security, preventing fraud or spam, communicating with potential clients, or showcasing completed work.

We always consider your rights and interests before relying on legitimate interests.

Legal Obligation

Where we are legally required to keep records for tax, accounting, or regulatory purposes.

Consent

Where consent is required, such as for non-essential cookies or optional marketing communications.

You may withdraw consent at any time.

Contact Forms & Enquiries

If you contact us through this website, email, or social media, the information you provide will only be used for responding to your enquiry, discussing services, and related communication.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Portfolio & Marketing Use

By working with The Creative Canopy Ltd, you acknowledge that completed public-facing work may be used within our portfolio, website, social media, marketing materials, case studies, or promotional content unless otherwise agreed in writing before the project begins.

We will never intentionally publish confidential information, sensitive business information, login details, or private personal data.

Third-Party Services We Use

We use trusted third-party providers to help operate our website and business. These providers may process technical or personal information where necessary.

These may include:

  • WordPress (website platform)
  • Elementor and Elementor Pro (website functionality and forms)
  • one.com (website hosting and infrastructure)
  • Google Site Kit and Google Analytics (website analytics and performance insights)
  • Rank Math SEO (search engine optimisation tools)
  • Wordfence Security (website security and spam prevention)
  • WP Super Cache and performance optimisation tools
  • payment processors such as PayPal or Stripe where applicable
  • accounting and invoicing software
  • email providers and communication platforms
 

These providers may process information such as IP addresses, browser information, usage data, and submitted form information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

International Data Transfers

Some third-party providers we use may process or store data outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including adequacy regulations or approved international data transfer mechanisms where required.

Website Analytics

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website and help improve performance and content.

Where legally required, non-essential analytics cookies will only be used after consent has been given through our cookie banner or preference settings.

Website Security

We use security and spam prevention tools to help protect the website from malicious activity, unauthorised access, spam, and cyber threats.

These tools may process technical data such as IP addresses and browser information for security purposes.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We only keep personal information for as long as necessary.

As a general guide:

  • enquiry information may be kept for up to 12 months
  • client records and invoices may be retained for up to 6 years for legal and accounting purposes
  • project files may be retained where relevant to ongoing support or future work
  • analytics data is retained according to provider settings
  • portfolio examples may remain published unless removal is reasonably requested

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to help protect your information, including:

  • secure passwords
  • reputable hosting providers
  • website security tools
  • limited access to information
  • software and plugin updates where appropriate
 

While we take security seriously, no online system can ever be guaranteed completely secure. The internet occasionally behaves like a badger with a chainsaw.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • request access to your personal information
  • request correction of inaccurate information
  • request deletion of your information
  • request restriction of processing
  • object to certain processing activities
  • request transfer of your data where applicable
  • withdraw consent where consent is relied upon
 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:

info@thecreativecanopy.co.uk

We will respond within the timeframes required by law.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us first and we will do our best to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Website: Information Commissioner’s Office

Changes To This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes.

The latest version will always be available on this website.

 

 

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