1. Overview
Lauri Uldrikis Studio is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who visit this website or engage with our studio. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles.
By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you when you:
Submit an enquiry through our contact page
Correspond with us by email
Engage our services as a client

The types of personal information we may collect include:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Project details and location
Any other information you choose to provide

We do not collect sensitive information as defined under the Privacy Act unless you voluntarily provide it and it is necessary for the services being provided.

3. How We Use Your Information
The personal information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
Responding to your enquiry
Assessing the suitability of a potential project
Communicating with you regarding our services
Fulfilling our obligations as your interior designer where a formal engagement exists

We will not use your personal information for unsolicited marketing without your express consent.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information
Lauri Uldrikis Studio will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:
Where required by law or a court order
Where disclosure is necessary to provide our services - for example, sharing relevant project information with consultants, trades, or suppliers engaged on your behalf, with your knowledge
Where you have provided explicit consent

5. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Your information is stored securely and accessed only by Lauri Uldrikis Studio.
While we take all reasonable precautions, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure. You provide information to us at your own risk.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics
This website may use cookies and analytics tools - such as Google Analytics - to collect non-identifiable information about how visitors use the site. This may include pages visited, time spent on the site, and general geographic location.
This information is used solely to improve the website experience and is not linked to any personally identifiable information. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your experience of the website.

7. Third Party Links
This website may contain links to third party websites. Lauri Uldrikis Studio is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourages you to review their privacy policies independently.

8. Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, and to request corrections if that information is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date. To make such a request, please contact us at admin@lauriuldrikis-studio.com. We will respond to all requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with our obligations under the Australian Privacy Act.

9. Complaints
If you believe we have handled your personal information in a way that does not comply with the Australian Privacy Act, please contact us in the first instance at admin@lauriuldrikis-studio.com and we will endeavour to resolve your concern promptly. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

10. Changes to This Policy
Lauri Uldrikis Studio reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.