Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15th of April 2025

Hello, and thanks for stopping by! At Miaowito, we care deeply about your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what your rights are.

If you have any questions, just get in touch — we’re happy to help.

1. Who We Are

Miaowito is a creative animation studio based in the UK. For the purposes of UK data protection law, we are the "data controller" of any personal information you provide when using our website.

Our contact details: hello@miaowito.co.uk

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

a) Information you give us directly:

  • Your name, email address, and any other details you provide when you:

    • Fill in a contact form

    • Subscribe to a newsletter

    • Send us an enquiry or message

b) Information we collect automatically:

  • When you visit our website, we may collect some technical info, such as:

    • IP address

    • Browser type and version

    • Device type

    • Pages you visit

    • Time and date of your visit

We use cookies and similar tools to help us understand how people use our site — more on that below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your messages or enquiries

  • Improve and maintain our website

  • Send occasional updates (if you’ve signed up for them)

  • Keep things secure and detect fraud or misuse

We only use your data when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent, a legitimate interest, or to fulfil a contract.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files that help websites work properly and efficiently.

We use essential and analytical cookies to:

  • Enable basic functions like page navigation

  • Understand how visitors interact with our site

  • Improve performance and user experience

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. For more details, check our Cookie Policy.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or trade your data. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us run our website or communicate with you — for example:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email newsletter tools (like Mailchimp)

  • Analytics services (like Google Analytics)

These providers are required to handle your data securely and in line with data protection laws.

6. How We Store Your Data

We store your data securely and only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Once we no longer need it, we delete or anonymise it.

7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access a copy of the data we hold about you

  • The right to correct or update inaccurate data

  • The right to ask us to delete your data

  • The right to object to how we use your data

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time (if we rely on consent)

  • The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

You can learn more or exercise your rights by contacting us directly.

8. Third-Party Links

Sometimes we link to third-party websites or social media platforms. We’re not responsible for their privacy practices — please check their own policies if you’re unsure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll post the new version here and update the "Last updated" date at the top. Please check back occasionally to stay informed.

10. Get in Touch

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: hello@miaowito.co.uk

We’re all about creativity, transparency, and good vibes — and that includes how we look after your information. Thanks for trusting us!