PRIVACY POLICY

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. WHO WE ARE

Plate Studio ("we", "us", "our") operates platestudio.co.uk. We are the data controller for personal data collected through this website.

2. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Contact details — name, email address, phone number
  • Order details — registration mark, plate type, delivery address
  • Identity documents — photo ID and proof of entitlement, required by UK law for road-legal plates
  • Usage data — browser type, IP address, pages visited (via cookies)

3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use your data to:

  • Process and fulfil your order
  • Comply with our legal obligations under UK number plate regulations
  • Communicate with you regarding your order
  • Improve our website and services

4. IDENTITY DOCUMENTS

UK law requires number plate suppliers to verify the identity and entitlement of customers ordering road-legal plates. Documents you provide are stored securely and used solely for DVLA compliance purposes. We retain these records for a minimum of 3 years as required by law.

5. DATA SHARING

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data with:

  • Delivery carriers (name and address for shipping)
  • Payment processors (handled securely via Shopify)
  • Legal authorities if required by law

6. DATA RETENTION

Order records are retained for 7 years for accounting purposes. Identity documents are retained for a minimum of 3 years as required by UK number plate regulations. You may request deletion of marketing data at any time.

7. YOUR RIGHTS

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request erasure (subject to legal retention obligations)
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability

To exercise any right, contact us via the contact page.

8. COOKIES

We use cookies to improve your experience. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

9. CONTACT

For any privacy-related queries, contact us via the contact page or email us directly.

Last updated: April 2026