SplatLab Privacy And Cookies Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated:  03 March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how SplatLab ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores and protects your personal data when you visit our website, make a booking, purchase a voucher, or interact with us online.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Business Name: SplatLab
Address:  Basement Studio, Garm Depot, 7 The Arcade, Bournemouth, BH1 2AFContact Email: splatlab.uk@gmail.com
Tel: 07795 482318

SplatLab acts as the data controller for the personal data collected through this website.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a) Information you provide to us

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Billing and payment details (processed securely by third-party providers)

  • Booking details (date, time, number of participants)

  • Information submitted via contact forms, waiver forms, joining instructions, or incident reports

  • Communications you send to us

b) Information we collect automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the website

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To manage bookings and deliver SplatLab experiences

  • To process payments and issue vouchers

  • To send booking confirmations, joining instructions and important service updates

  • To respond to enquiries and customer support requests

  • To improve our website, services and customer experience

  • To comply with legal, health and safety, and insurance obligations

  • To maintain internal records, reporting and franchise compliance

4. Lawful Bases for Processing under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Contract: where processing is necessary to fulfil a booking or purchase

  • Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our business (without overriding your rights)

  • Legal obligation: to comply with health & safety, financial, or regulatory requirements

  • Consent: where required, such as for marketing communications or non-essential cookies

5. Marketing Communications

We may send you marketing communications about SplatLab only where:

  • You have opted in, or

  • We are permitted to do so under soft opt-in rules

You can unsubscribe at any time by using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

6. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with trusted third parties, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Booking and scheduling platforms

  • Email communication providers

  • Website hosting and analytics providers

  • Professional advisers (e.g. accountants, insurers)

  • SplatLab franchisees and the SplatLab franchisor, where relevant to your booking or enquiry

All third parties, including franchisees, are required to respect the security of your data and process it in accordance with UK GDPR.

6A. Franchise Data Sharing & Responsibilities

SplatLab operates a franchise model. Depending on the location you book or interact with:

  • Your personal data may be shared between SplatLab (the franchisor) and the relevant SplatLab franchisee for the purposes of managing bookings, delivering experiences, customer communications, health & safety compliance, and incident reporting.

  • Franchisees may act as independent data controllers or joint data controllers in relation to your personal data, depending on the nature of the processing.

  • All SplatLab franchisees are contractually required to comply with UK GDPR, this Privacy Policy, and the SplatLab data protection standards.

If you have questions about how your data is handled at a specific SplatLab location, you may contact that studio directly or contact the franchisor using the details below.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including:

  • Booking and transaction records: up to 7 years

  • Health & safety and incident records: as required by law or insurance

  • Marketing data: until you withdraw consent

9. Your Data Protection Rights Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure of your data (where applicable)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
    ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

Any requests should be made by email to: splatlab.uk@gmail.com 

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

For detailed information on the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. Data Security

We use industry-standard SSL encryption where applicable to protect the privacy of information in transit between this website, yourself, and our suppliers including payment gateways. You acknowledge that the security of communications sent by electronic means cannot be guaranteed. You provide information to us via the internet at your own risk. We cannot accept responsibility for misuse or loss of, or unauthorised access to, your personal information where the security of information is not wholly within our control. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Secure systems and access controls

  • Encrypted payment processing

  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

12. Children’s Data

SplatLab experiences may be booked for children as part of family or group sessions. We only collect children’s data, limited to age specifically,  where necessary for bookings, safety, and legal compliance, and always with parental or guardian involvement

13. Third-Party Links

Certain areas of this website may contain links to external websites. These websites are not under our control and do not form part of the SplatLab website. We accept no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or availability of any third-party website.

Where third-party advertising appears on this website, such display does not constitute an endorsement, approval, or recommendation of the advertiser, advertising network, or their products or services.

This website may also provide the opportunity to contact or engage with third parties. If you choose to contact or transact with any third party as a result of visiting this website, you do so at your own risk. We accept no responsibility or liability for any communications, agreements, or transactions between you and any third party.

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Payment transactions processed via third-party providers such as Stripe or Square are handled directly by those providers, and we do not have access to your full payment card details. Such transactions are subject to the terms and privacy policies of the relevant payment provider.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Email: splatlab.uk@gmail.com

8. COMPLAInts

If you have any questions or queries relating to the use of your data then please contact us in the first instance at splatlab.uk@gmail.com

You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data.

The ICO’s address:            

Information Commissioner’s Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

Helpline number: 0303 123 1113

End of Privacy Policy

SplatLab Cookie Policy

Last updated: 29 January 2026

Business Name: SplatLab
Address:  Basement Studio, Garm Depot, 7 The Arcade, Bournemouth, BH1 2AF Contact Email: splatlab.uk@gmail.com
Tel: 07795 482318

This Cookie Policy explains how SplatLab ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and applies to all SplatLab websites, including those operated by franchisees.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

  • Persistent cookies (stored on your device for a set period or until deleted)

2. How We Use Cookies

SplatLab uses cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly

  • Improve website performance and usability

  • Understand how visitors use our website

  • Support booking, enquiry and payment processes

  • Deliver relevant marketing content where consent has been given

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.

They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as:

  • Navigating the website

  • Submitting forms

  • Managing bookings

Lawful basis: Legitimate interests / contractual necessity

b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to measure and improve the performance of our website by collecting information about how visitors use the site (e.g. pages visited, time spent on pages).

Examples may include:

  • Google Analytics or similar tools

These cookies help us understand what content works well and where improvements are needed.

Lawful basis: Consent

c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering preferences or previous interactions.

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Lawful basis: Consent

d) Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising or social media partners to:

  • Build a profile of your interests

  • Show relevant adverts on other sites

  • Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns

Examples may include Meta (Facebook/Instagram) pixels or Google Ads.

Lawful basis: Consent

4. Franchise & Third-Party Cookies

SplatLab operates a franchise model. Depending on the website or booking platform you use:

  • Cookies may be placed by SplatLab (the franchisor) or by individual SplatLab franchisees

  • Third-party booking, payment, analytics or marketing platforms may set cookies on our behalf

All franchisees and third parties are required to comply with UK GDPR and applicable cookie laws.

5. Managing Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage your cookie preferences

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website

6. How to Delete or Block Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually:

  • Delete existing cookies

  • Block all or some cookies

  • Set preferences for certain websites

You can find guidance for your browser here:

  • Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

  • Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471

  • Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences

  • Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027947

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Email: splatlab.uk@gmail.com

End of Cookie Policy