Privacy
Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how BlackNerd Studio Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects and uses personal data across our company and the blacknerd.studio website. We are committed to protecting your data and handling it in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU GDPR where applicable, and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Each of our products has its own product-specific privacy policy describing the data it collects. For our Prepwise app, please see the Prepwise Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
BlackNerd Studio Limited is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
- Company: BlackNerd Studio Limited
- Registered address: 20 Reginald Road, London, E7 9HS, United Kingdom
- Registration: Registered in England & Wales
- Contact: hello@blacknerd.studio
2. Scope of This Policy
This policy covers:
- The blacknerd.studio website
- General communications with us (e.g. email, support, early-access sign-ups)
- Company-wide data practices. For data handled inside a specific product, see that product’s own policy, such as the Prepwise Privacy Policy
3. Data We Collect
Website & Contact Data
- Your name and email address when you contact us or register for early access
- The content of messages you send us
Technical Data
- IP address and approximate location (country/region level)
- Browser type and version, and basic, privacy-respecting usage analytics
- Essential cookies required for the site to function (see Section 6)
4. How We Use Your Data
- Responding to you: to answer enquiries and provide support
- Early access & updates: to contact you about products you have registered interest in
- Running our website: to keep the site secure, reliable, and working as intended
- Legal obligations: to comply with applicable laws
5. Legal Bases for Processing (UK & EU GDPR)
- Consent: for optional communications, such as early-access updates (you can withdraw at any time)
- Legitimate interests: to operate and secure our website and respond to enquiries
- Legal obligation: where required by law
6. Cookies
Our website uses minimal, essential cookies required for it to function. We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
7. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with service providers who help us operate, in the following categories, under appropriate data protection terms:
- Hosting & infrastructure: to host this website
- Email & communications: to receive and respond to your messages
- Analytics: to understand site usage, using aggregated data where possible
8. International Transfers
Your data is primarily processed in the UK and European Economic Area. Where it is transferred elsewhere, we use appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement, EU Standard Contractual Clauses, or transfers to countries with an adequacy decision.
9. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above or as required by law. Enquiry and communication records are typically kept for up to 3 years.
10. Your Rights
Where the UK GDPR or EU GDPR applies, you have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your data, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact hello@blacknerd.studio. We will respond within one month. You may also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk, or to your local EEA supervisory authority.
11. Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know, delete, and correct the personal information we hold about you, and to opt out of its sale or sharing. We do not sell or share your personal information. To make a request, contact hello@blacknerd.studio.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website and products are not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us and we will delete it.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will revise the “Last updated” date above and, where appropriate, notify you of significant changes.
14. Contact Us
- Email: hello@blacknerd.studio
- Post: BlackNerd Studio Limited, 20 Reginald Road, London, E7 9HS, United Kingdom