Privacy Policy

Make Space Studio is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law.

1. Who We Are
 Make Space Studio is a freelance-run creative business based in Northern Ireland, offering pop-up art classes and creative workshops. For the purposes of data protection legislation, the data controller is:

Fionnuala McGowan
wearemakespace@gmail.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect
 We may collect and store the following personal data when you:

  • Book a class or event

  • Contact us via email or website form

  • Sign up to a mailing list

  • Attend a private or corporate event

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Payment or billing details (processed via secure third-party platforms)

  • Any information you choose to share (e.g. dietary/access needs)

3. How We Use Your Data
 We use your data to:

  • Process bookings and payments

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Send you class reminders or updates

  • Manage attendance for events

  • Share news or marketing if you’ve opted in

We will only contact you with marketing updates if you have explicitly given your consent (e.g. through a newsletter signup).

4. Sharing Your Data
 We will never sell or trade your personal information. We may share necessary information with:

  • Trusted third-party providers such as Eventbrite (for bookings) or Stripe (for payments)

  • Venues or collaborators, but only with limited data and only when required for the event (e.g. access lists)

All third parties we work with are required to comply with data protection law.

5. Cookies
 Our website may use cookies for performance, analytics, or basic functionality. You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data
 We only keep your data for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil your booking

  • Meet our legal or financial record-keeping requirements

  • Provide any ongoing services you've requested

Mailing list data is stored until you unsubscribe.

7. Your Rights
 Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from emails)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, email: wearemakespace@gmail.com

8. Changes to This Policy
 We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Contact
 If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Fionnuala McGowan
wearemakespace@gmail.com