Privacy Notice
Ideas & That Ltd t/a Department of Creativity
Website: www.departmentofcreativity.co.uk
1. Introduction
Ideas & That Ltd trading as Department of Creativity (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
Legal entity: Ideas & That Ltd
Trading name: Department of Creativity
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
- Any information submitted via contact forms, email, or enquiries
b. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referral source
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website performance. See Section 8 for more details.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries and provide requested services
- To manage client relationships
- To improve our website and services
- To send relevant communications (where lawful)
- To comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you opt in to receive communications
- Contract – where processing is necessary to fulfil a service
- Legitimate Interests – to operate and improve our business
- Legal Obligation – where required by law
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your information with:
- Service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics tools)
- Professional advisors (e.g., legal, accounting)
- Regulatory authorities where required
All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data.
7. Data Retention
We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Ensure the site functions properly
- Analyse traffic and usage
- Improve user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. A separate Cookie Policy may be provided where required.
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
10. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or your data, please contact:
Ideas & That Ltd t/a Department of Creativity
will@deptofcreativity.co.uk
www.departmentofcreativity.co.uk
Last updated: 26th March 2026
