Privacy & Cookies

Effective Date: [10th October 2025]

Sakura Studios Ltd. (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services, including attending our craft workshops, visiting our website, or contacting us.


1. Who We Are

Sakura Studios Ltd.
Registered in England and Wales
Company Number: 13039500
Registered Address: Causey Drive, Middleton, M24 5PN
Email: sakurastudiosltd@gmail.com

We are the data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).


2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Full name
  • Contact information (email, phone number, address)
  • Payment details (via secure third-party payment processors)
  • Emergency contact details (for in-person workshops)
  • Allergies or medical info relevant to workshop safety (optional and only when necessary)

b. Information We Collect Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Cookies and tracking data (see Section 8)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process bookings and payments
  • Provide information about your workshops
  • Contact you with important updates or changes
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Send marketing emails (only if you’ve opted in)
  • Improve our services and website

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process your data:

  • Contractual necessity – to fulfil your booking or enquiry
  • Legitimate interests – to improve services or maintain records
  • Consent – for marketing emails and storing sensitive data (e.g. allergies)
  • Legal obligation – for accounting or compliance purposes

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share your data when absolutely necessary and only with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
  • Email or website service providers (e.g., Mailchimp, Wix/Squarespace)
  • HMRC or other regulators if legally required

We never sell your data.


6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Booking and financial records: 6 years (legal requirement)
  • Email enquiries: 1 year after last contact
  • Marketing data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

📍 ICO Website: https://ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, contact us at sakurastudiosltd@gmail.com


8. Cookies and Website Tracking

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

  • Necessary cookies help our site function properly
  • Analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) help us understand traffic
  • You can control cookies through your browser settings

.Our cookie policy is listed at the end of the Privacy policy.


9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent. For child-specific workshops, guardian details are required.


10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data using:

  • SSL encryption
  • Password-protected systems
  • Secure third-party services
    However, no system is 100% secure, and you provide data at your own risk.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the “Effective Date” above.


12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:

📧sakurastudiosltd@gmail.com

This Cookies Policy explains how Sakura Studios Ltd. (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.


Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 10th October 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve your user experience, and provide information to website owners.


2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

a. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly (e.g. enabling page navigation, accessing secure areas).

Examples:

  • Session cookies
  • Cookie consent preferences

b. Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymous information (e.g. page visits, time spent, referral sources).

Examples:

  • Google Analytics

c. Functionality Cookies

These remember choices you make (e.g. your name or preferences) to improve your experience.

d. Marketing Cookies

Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant ads (only used if we run ads or use embedded social content).


3. Cookies We May Use

Here’s a list of common cookies used on our site:

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
cookie_notice_acceptedStores your cookie consent6 monthsNecessary
_gaGoogle Analytics – user tracking2 yearsAnalytics
_gidGoogle Analytics – session tracking24 hoursAnalytics
__stripe_midStripe payment cookie (if applicable)1 yearNecessary

Note: This list may vary depending on your actual website plugins and tools (e.g., Wix, WordPress, Google Analytics, Stripe, Mailchimp, etc.).


4. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. You may also withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time.

Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Please note: Disabling cookies may affect how our website functions.


5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services (e.g. embedded video, payment processors, or analytics tools). We do not control these cookies.

We recommend reviewing the third-party privacy and cookie policies (e.g. Google, YouTube, Stripe, PayPal, etc.) for more information.


6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date”.


7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Sakura Studios Ltd.
📧 Email: sakurastudiosltd@gmail.com