Privacy policy.

Aesthetic Works Limited

This privacy policy explains how Aesthetic Works uses any personal information we collect about you — when you visit our website or get in touch by phone, email, or otherwise. It outlines what we collect, how we use it, and why. We only use personal information for its intended purpose — to support our work and provide you with creative, consultancy, and design services.

This policy reflects the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), designed to protect individual privacy. Business contact details, which are typically in the public domain, are not subject to the same rules.

Aesthetic Works (“We” / “Us” / “Our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding any personal information you share with us.

This privacy notice, alongside our terms of business and any referenced documents, sets out how we handle personal data. Please take a moment to read through it.

1. Definitions (As per GDPR)

Data controller – The person or organisation that decides how and why personal data is processed.

Data processor – The person or organisation processing data on behalf of a controller.

Data subject – The individual to whom the data relates.

Personal data – Any information identifying a person, directly or indirectly (e.g., name, email, IP address).

Special categories of personal data – Sensitive data including health info, religious beliefs, biometric data, etc.

Processing – Any action performed on personal data (e.g., storing, sending, updating, deleting).

2. Who we are

Aesthetic Works is the data controller, meaning we decide how your data is processed.

Our address is as follows:

Aesthetic Works Limited
Unit 4.01, The Tea Building
56 Shoreditch High Street
London E1 6JJ
United Kingdom

For anything GDPR-related, email:
dpo@aesthetic.works

3. Why we collect and use your data

We may use your personal data to:

  • Communicate with you about projects

  • Provide and manage our creative services

  • Fulfil contractual or legal obligations

  • Respond to briefs or enquiries

  • Administer accounts and invoicing

  • Collaborate with suppliers or partners at your request

  • Analyse website usage via cookies


We never sell your data. We may share it with:

  • HM Revenue & Customs (as required by law)

  • Intuit QuickBooks (accounting software)

  • Our legal and / or financial advisors

  • Google Workspace
  • Santander (our bank)

  • Dropbox (secure cloud storage and provision of digital assets)


4. What we collect

We only collect necessary business-related personal data such as:

  • Names and contact details (email, phone)

  • Company names and roles

  • Project-related communications


5. Legal basis for processing

Our lawful basis includes:

  • Performing contracts

  • Responding to business enquiries

  • Meeting legal and regulatory obligations


6. How long we keep your data

We retain your data only as long as needed for:

  • Project history

  • Financial records

  • Legal documentation


We may keep minimal details for archive and IP verification purposes in case of a future claim or dispute to protect the interests of all parties. 

7. Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access a copy of your data

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion (when no longer required)

  • Object to certain uses

  • Request portability of your data

  • Withdraw consent (if applicable)

  • Lodge a complaint (see section 9)


We do not transfer personal data outside the EEA.

8. Cookies

Our site uses cookies to understand how people browse our pages. This helps us improve functionality and experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

9. Complaints

To raise any questions or complaints about your data, please contact our Data Protection Officer via dpo@aesthetic.works.

If you're not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.

Policy last updated: September 2025

About

Aesthetic Works is an independent branding and design agency based in Shoreditch, East London. We transform ambitious brands and businesses with simple, unifying ideas — creating work that drives success today and delivers value that endures long into the future. We work with clients ranging from UK startups to global multinationals, with sector experience spanning financial services to energy, retail to engineering, hospitality to shipbuilding.

Aesthetic Works

Unit 4.01, The Tea Building
56 Shoreditch High Street
London E1 6JJ

hello@aesthetic.works
+44 (0)20 8242 1509

© 2002 — 2025 Aesthetic Works

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