Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28 Dec 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Branding48 (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you use our website or services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in a transparent and lawful manner in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is:

Branding48
Website: https://branding48.com

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the website or by replying to an official Branding48 email.

2. Personal Data We Collect

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

2.1 Information you provide

• Name
• Email address
• Billing information
• Project brief details and communications
• Any other information you choose to provide when placing an order or contacting us

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and interaction data
• Referral source

This data does not usually identify you directly.

3. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfil orders
• To provide and deliver Services
• To communicate with you regarding your Order
• To process payments
• To maintain and improve our website
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell personal data.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Contractual necessity – to perform the Services you have ordered
• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business and website
• Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws
• Consent – where required (for example, certain cookies)

5. Payments

Payments are processed via third-party payment providers. We do not store or process payment card details on our own systems.

Payment providers act as independent data controllers and process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to support our business operations, including:

• Website hosting
• Payment processing
• Email delivery
• Analytics
• Automation tools

These providers process personal data only as necessary to perform their services and are subject to their own privacy obligations.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
• Comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes or enforce our agreements

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

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

• Access personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request erasure of your personal data (where applicable)
• Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, please contact us via the website.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

10. Cookies Policy

10.1 What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to site owners.

10.2 Cookies we use

We may use the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies
  Required for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
• Analytics cookies
  Used to understand how visitors interact with the website (for example, page views and traffic sources). These cookies may collect aggregated and anonymised data.
• Functional cookies
  Used to remember user preferences and improve functionality.

10.3 Managing cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Where required by law, we will seek your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

11. International Transfers

We may transfer personal data outside the UK where necessary to use third-party services. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.

12. Children’s Data

Our website and Services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The version published on the website at the time of your use will apply.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact Branding48 via the website or by replying to an official Branding48 email.