Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit this website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal data we collect in a transparent and lawful manner, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection law.
2. Who We Are
This website is operated by Riccio Studio, located at 6 Albert Terrace, Meath Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at: ricciostudio.bray@gmail.com
3. What Information We Collect
We collect limited information in the following ways:
a) Information you provide directly If you contact us via a contact form or email link on this website, we will receive your name, email address, and any message content you choose to submit.
b) Information collected automatically via cookies When you visit this website, certain technical information is collected automatically through cookies (see Section 4 below).
We do not collect sensitive personal data, financial information, or any data from minors.
4. Cookies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website to help it function correctly and to collect basic usage information.
Cookies We Use
This website is built on Squarespace and uses only essential and functional cookies — we do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party marketing cookies.
Cookie Purpose Type Duration ss_cid Visitor identifier for Squarespace analytics Functional 2 years ss_cvr Visitor session tracking for Squarespace analytics Functional 2 years ss_cvisit Visit timestamp Functional 30 minutes ss_cpvisit Previous visit tracking Functional 2 years ss_cookieAllowed Records your cookie consent Essential 1 year crumb CSRF security token to protect form submissions Essential Session
These cookies are set by Squarespace as part of its standard website hosting platform. They are used to ensure the website functions correctly and to provide basic, anonymised visitor analytics (page views, sessions). No data collected via these cookies is sold or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View cookies currently stored on your device
Block cookies from all or specific sites
Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
For more information on managing cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Where we process personal data, we rely on the following legal bases under GDPR:
Legitimate interests — for basic website analytics that help us understand how visitors use the site, where we have ensured this does not override your rights.
Consent — for any non-essential cookies, we will request your consent before placing them. As this site only uses essential and functional cookies, consent is not required under the ePrivacy Regulations for the cookies listed above.
Contract performance / pre-contractual steps — if you contact us via a form, we process your data to respond to your enquiry.
6. How We Use Your Information
Information collected through this website is used solely for:
Responding to enquiries submitted through contact forms
Understanding overall website traffic and performance through anonymised analytics
Ensuring the technical security and correct functioning of the website
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with any third party.
We use Squarespace, Inc. (headquartered in the United States) as our website hosting and content management platform. Squarespace processes data on our behalf as a data processor, subject to appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for data transfers outside the EEA. You can review Squarespace's privacy practices at www.squarespace.com/privacy.
8. Data Retention
Contact form submissions: We retain emails and messages only for as long as necessary to handle your enquiry, typically no longer than 12 months unless an ongoing relationship is established.
Analytics data (via Squarespace): Anonymised analytics data is retained by Squarespace in accordance with their data retention policies.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of access — to request a copy of personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate data
Right to erasure — to request deletion of your data where we have no lawful reason to retain it
Right to restrict processing — to request we limit how we use your data
Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to data portability — to receive your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at ricciostudio.bray@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are unsatisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Ireland's supervisory authority: www.dataprotection.ie
10. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect any personal data we process. Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which maintains industry-standard security practices including SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit.
11. 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 date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:
Riccio Studio 6 Albert Terrace, Meath Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland ricciostudio.bray@gmail.com
This Privacy Policy applies solely to this website and does not govern any other services or platforms operated by us.