Privacy Policy – mpi design

Last updated: February 2026 mpi design (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use and store personal data when you use our website or contact us.

1. Who We Are

Business name: mpi design Location: Cheltenham, United Kingdom Email: mark@mpidesign.co.uk ICO Registration Number: ZC090806 mpi design is a sole trader graphic design business registered with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

2. What Information We Collect

Information You Provide Name Email address Information included in messages sent via our contact form or email Client details required to provide design services Website Usage Information Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which collects limited visitor data including: Pages visited Date and time of visits General non-precise location information Device and browser type This information is used only to understand website performance and improve the site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to: Respond to enquiries Communicate with clients Provide graphic design services Maintain business and accounting records Improve our website We do not operate mailing lists or marketing newsletters.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on: Legitimate interests – responding to enquiries and operating our business Contract – delivering agreed design services Legal obligation – maintaining financial records for tax purposes

5. Website Hosting and Cookies

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which may process visitor data and uses cookies necessary for website operation and analytics. Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies using the cookie banner displayed when visiting the site. Squarespace privacy information: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. Information may be stored on: Secure Apple Mac computers External storage drives Encrypted online backup services (Backblaze) Secure email systems We use password protection and standard security practices to safeguard data.

7. How Long We Keep Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary: Client project information – while work is active and for reasonable business reference Financial records – up to 6 years (UK tax requirements) General enquiries – typically deleted after a reasonable period if no work proceeds

8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal data. Information may be processed by trusted service providers where necessary, including: Squarespace (website hosting) Email service providers Secure cloud backup providers These providers process data only to deliver their services.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law you have the right to: Request access to your personal data Request correction of inaccurate data Request deletion where appropriate Object to or restrict processing Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (www.ico.org.uk) To exercise your rights, contact: mark@mpidesign.co.uk

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website.