Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 October 2026

Who looks after your information?

Useful Little Studio is run by Jacqueline Steel, trading as Useful Little Studio. Business address: 23 Appin Terrace, Shotts, ML7 5JP, United Kingdom. This notice covers usefullittlestudio.com, its forms and communications. For privacy questions or requests, email useful.little.studio@gmail.com.

Information we collect

When you request a free resource, we collect your email address, the request and any newsletter choice you make. Newsletter signup records include your email, preferences and consent. If you contact us, we receive your message and the details you choose to provide. Our website providers may receive technical information such as IP address, browser, device, pages viewed and consent choices. If you buy through our Payhip shop, Payhip and its payment providers process checkout information; we receive the order information needed for delivery and support. Please do not send children's personal details, passwords, full payment card details or sensitive family information.

Why we use it and our legal reasons

We use your email to send the free resource you ask for. Our legitimate interest is fulfilling that request and dealing with related delivery problems. Your email is needed for this delivery, but newsletter signup is optional. We use consent for newsletters and optional tracking where consent is required. We use order information to fulfil your purchase contract and provide support. Our legitimate interests cover answering enquiries, maintaining a secure, usable website and preventing misuse. We keep records required by law under our legal obligations. We do not use these details for decisions with legal or similarly significant effects made solely by automated means.

Free downloads and newsletters are separate

Requesting a free download does not automatically subscribe you to marketing. Tick the optional newsletter box only if you want useful tips and product news. The homepage's newsletter form is specifically for newsletter signup. You can unsubscribe through the link in marketing emails or email us. Withdrawing consent does not affect lawful processing before you withdrew it, or the handling of an order or enquiry.

Providers and sharing

Wix hosts this website and provides forms, contacts, email delivery and website tools. Usercentrics for Wix manages cookie choices and consent records. Google provides our Gmail mailbox. Payhip provides the external shop and works with its checkout/payment providers. These providers receive information needed for their services. Website emails may include delivery and engagement information, such as delivery failures, opens or clicks, supplied by the email service. Social content embedded on the website may involve Instagram/Meta receiving technical data under its own privacy notice. If Google AdSense advertising is enabled, Google and relevant advertising partners may process device identifiers and advertising information according to your consent choices. We may disclose information where required by law or to protect legal rights. We do not sell our mailing list.

Cookies and your choices

Essential technologies help the website work and remember privacy choices. Optional analytics, embedded services and advertising can involve additional technologies. Use Privacy Settings on the website to see the current service details and change your choices. Read our Cookie Policy for more information. Links to Payhip and social platforms take you to services with their own privacy notices and cookie choices.

Where information is handled

Our service providers operate internationally, so information may be handled outside the UK. Wix explains its transfer safeguards in its Data Processing Agreement and privacy notice, including adequacy decisions and contractual safeguards where applicable. Other providers describe their arrangements in their privacy notices. Contact us for information about the safeguards relevant to your data.

How long information is kept

We keep information for the purpose it was collected, rather than indefinitely without a reason. A download request is retained while needed to deliver it, resolve related problems and maintain necessary consent or security records. Newsletter details are retained while your subscription is active; after you unsubscribe, we may keep a minimal suppression record to avoid sending you marketing again. Enquiries are retained while the issue and any related dispute remain relevant. Order and accounting records are kept for applicable tax, accounting and legal requirements. Technical and consent records follow the relevant provider's retention settings. The factors used are the type of information, the ongoing purpose, outstanding support or disputes and any legal obligation. You can ask about the retention of your specific record.

Your rights

Depending on the circumstances, you can ask to access, correct, delete, restrict or transfer your personal information, and object to processing based on legitimate interests. You can withdraw consent at any time. Email useful.little.studio@gmail.com; we may need to check your identity before acting. You can complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint. We would welcome the chance to help first, but you do not have to contact us before complaining.

Updates

We will update this page when our practices change. The date above shows the latest version.

Provider information

Wix privacy
Wix data processing agreement
Payhip privacy
Google privacy
Meta privacy
Usercentrics privacy