Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 April 2026

Pineapple Studio Collective ("we", "us", "our") operates the website pineappleco.studio and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide: Name, email address, and any other details you submit through contact forms or account registration.
Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device information, and IP address (collected automatically via analytics).
Cookies: We use essential cookies for site functionality. See Section 6 for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and maintain our services
Respond to your enquiries and requests
Send service-related communications (you can opt out at any time)
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

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

Consent: Where you have given clear consent (e.g., subscribing to communications).
Legitimate interest: To improve our services and communicate with potential customers.
Contract: To fulfil any agreement between you and us.
Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

Service providers: Hosting (Cloudflare), analytics, and payment processors who assist in operating our services, bound by data processing agreements.
Legal requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies required for site functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. If we introduce optional cookies in the future, we will request your consent before setting them.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at pineapple.studio.collective@gmail.com.

8. Third-Party Services

Our services may integrate with third-party platforms including TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. These platforms have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies when interacting with content published through these platforms.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be processed by service providers located outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:

Pineapple Studio Collective
Email: pineapple.studio.collective@gmail.com
Website: pineappleco.studio

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).