Privacy Policy

UTC Design (operated by Evan Carter) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights. It applies to all visitors and users of utcdesign.com and any related services (together, the “Site”).

1. Information we collect

We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use the Site:

  • Information you give us: name, email address, message content, and any optional details you submit via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or comments.
  • Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring/exit pages, pages viewed, date/time stamps, and other standard web analytics data recorded by cookies and similar technologies.
  • Cookies and tracking: small text files placed on your device to improve usability, remember preferences, and support analytics and advertising (see the “Cookies” section below).

2. How we use your information

We use collected information for purposes including:

  • Responding to your messages and requests submitted via the contact form.
  • Delivering newsletters or other communications you sign up for (you can unsubscribe at any time).
  • Improving, personalizing and operating the Site, including troubleshooting and analytics.
  • Protecting the Site, detecting and preventing fraud or abuse, and ensuring security.
  • Complying with legal obligations.

3. Legal bases for processing (EEA / UK)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing personal data include:

  • Processing necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract (e.g., replying to an inquiry).
  • Your consent where requested (for example, newsletter subscriptions or non-essential cookies).
  • Our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Site, securing the Site, and communicating with users — balanced against your privacy rights.
  • Compliance with legal obligations where applicable.

4. Sharing and disclosure

We will not sell your personal information. We may share your data in limited circumstances:

  • With service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics). These providers are contractually bound to protect your information.
  • If required by law or to respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of UTC Design, our users, or others.
  • With your consent or at your direction.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve the Site and provide a better user experience. Cookies may be categorized as:

  • Strictly necessary: required for the Site to function.
  • Performance and analytics: to understand Site usage and improve content and navigation.
  • Functional: to remember choices and preferences.
  • Advertising (where applicable): to deliver relevant ads (note: UTC Design does not use aggressive tracking; third-party ad networks, if used, will be listed in the cookie banner).

You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of analytics via the cookie controls shown on the Site. Disabling some cookies may affect Site functionality.

6. Third-party links and content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (for example, galleries, partners, or resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. International transfers

UTC Design is operated from the United Kingdom and may use service providers located in other countries. When we transfer personal data outside the EEA/UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as standard contractual clauses or other legal mechanisms) to protect your information and comply with applicable law.

8. Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, to the extent permitted by law, and to meet our legal and contractual obligations. For example, inquiry messages are retained while needed to respond and for record-keeping; analytics data is typically retained in aggregated or anonymized form.

9. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
  • The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • The right to request deletion or restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
  • The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • The right to data portability where applicable.
  • The right to withdraw consent (where the processing is based on consent) without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timeframe required by law.

10. Children

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or higher minimum age where required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us and we will take steps to delete the information.

11. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of last revision will be shown at the top of this policy (if displayed on the Site). Significant changes will be communicated on the Site or via email where appropriate. Continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact: Evan Carter Studio
14 Whitmore Road, Hackney
London, E5 0BQ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 8050 7293
Email: [email protected]

Last updated: 2025