Privacy Policy
Last updated: 19 October 2026
1. Who we are
ZDBRA is an independent creative design studio operated by Tom Austin, based in London, United Kingdom.
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you visit our website, www.zdbra.com, or contact us about our services.
For any questions about your personal information, please contact hello@zdbra.com.
2. Information we collect
We may collect the following information:
Your name and email address when you complete our contact form.
Any information you choose to include in your enquiry.
Contact details and correspondence when communicating about a project.
Technical and website usage information collected through Squarespace, such as browser information, pages visited and website interactions.
Please avoid including sensitive personal information in your enquiry unless it is necessary.
3. How we use your information
We use personal information to:
Respond to enquiries and discuss potential projects.
Communicate with clients and provide our design services.
Manage business relationships and correspondence.
Understand website performance and improve the visitor experience.
Maintain the security and functionality of our website.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information or use contact form submissions for unsolicited marketing.
4. Our lawful basis for processing
Under UK data protection law, we rely on the following lawful bases where applicable:
Legitimate interests: To respond to business enquiries, communicate with potential clients and operate our business, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
Contract: To take steps requested before entering into a contract and to fulfil our contractual obligations.
Legal obligation: To comply with applicable legal and record-keeping requirements.
Consent: Where required, including for certain optional cookies or similar technologies.
5. Cookies and website analytics
Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the website and provide analytics.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to function. Optional cookies, where used, are subject to the applicable consent requirements.
You can manage your cookie preferences through the controls provided on our website, where available.
6. How we store and share inform
Our website is hosted by Squarespace, and business emails are managed using Google Workspace.
These services may process personal information on our behalf to provide website hosting, contact form functionality, analytics and email communication.
We may also share information where required by law or where reasonably necessary to provide our services.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
7. International data transfers
Some of our service providers may process personal information outside the United Kingdom.
Where UK data protection law requires safeguards for international transfers, we rely on appropriate arrangements provided by those services.
8. How long we keep information
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to respond to enquiries, manage client relationships and meet any legal obligations.
Enquiries that do not lead to a project are periodically reviewed and deleted when no longer needed. Client information may be retained for longer where necessary for accounting, contractual or legal purposes.
9. Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you.
Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Object to or request restriction of certain processing.
Request the transfer of your information where applicable.
Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
To exercise your rights, contact hello@zdbra.com.
You can also raise a concern with the UK Information Commissioner's Office at www.ico.org.uk.
10. Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to external websites and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party websites.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes to our services, website functionality or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be available on this page.

