Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to WeAreGingr (“we”, “our”, “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of data:

a. Information You Provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact details
  • Any information submitted through forms or communications

b. Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Device information
  • Cookies and tracking data

c. Third-Party Data

We may receive information from analytics providers, advertising networks, or social media platforms.

3. Approvals & Instructions

3.1 Approval of a Programme or proposal constitutes authority for us to proceed and incur related costs.

3.2 Changes requested after approval may result in additional fees and timeline adjustments.

3.3 Cancellation requests must be confirmed in writing. Costs already incurred, including third-party commitments, remain payable.

3.4 We may rely on instructions from any individual reasonably believed to be authorised by you.

3.5 We reserve the right to modify services to comply with applicable law.

3.6 Unless expressly agreed, we are not required to retain working files or source materials after project completion.

4. Fees & Payment

4.1 Fees may be structured as fixed fees, estimates, retainers, or time-based billing as agreed.

4.2 All fees exclude:

  • Third-party costs
  • Production expenses
  • Licensing fees
  • Travel and subsistence
  • Specialist subcontractors
  • Taxes (including VAT where applicable)

4.3 Additional fees may apply if:

  • The scope changes
  • Delivery timelines are accelerated
  • Required materials are incomplete or incorrectly formatted
  • Work outside the original Programme is requested

4.4 Unless otherwise agreed:

  • Up to 50% may be required prior to commencement
  • Interim payments may be required
  • Final balance is payable on completion

4.5 Invoices are payable within 30 days unless otherwise stated.

4.6 Late payments may incur interest at 4% above the Bank of England base rate.

4.7 We reserve the right to suspend services for overdue invoices.

4.8 All intellectual property licences are conditional upon full payment.

5. Third-Party Suppliers

5.1 Where third-party suppliers are engaged, their standard terms may apply.

5.2 We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of third parties unless caused by our negligence.

5.3 Licensing for stock imagery, fonts, music, or software may be non-exclusive and subject to usage limitations.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 All intellectual property rights in preliminary concepts, working files, drafts, and development materials remain our property unless expressly agreed otherwise.

6.2 Upon full payment, we grant:

  • An exclusive licence in final approved creative work (visual identity, branding, design assets), unless otherwise agreed.
  • A non-exclusive licence in code and technical implementations unless expressly agreed otherwise.

6.3 Open source materials remain subject to their original licence terms.

6.4 We retain ownership of underlying methodologies, tools, processes, and concepts developed during the project.

6.5 Moral rights are asserted and attribution may be required where appropriate.

7. Client Responsibilities

7.1 You warrant that all materials supplied to us do not infringe third-party rights.

7.2 You are responsible for:

  • Accuracy of content
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Legal clearance
  • Trademark searches and registrations

7.3 Implementation and deployment remain your responsibility unless included in the Programme.

7.4 You indemnify us against claims arising from materials or instructions supplied by you.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Our total aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid for the relevant services.

8.2 We are not liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential losses
  • Loss of profit, revenue, opportunity, or goodwill
  • Loss or corruption of data
  • Third-party misuse
  • Changes made without our approval

8.3 Where an error attributable to us occurs, our liability is limited to correction or replacement of the affected deliverable.

9. Confidentiality

9.1 Each party shall treat confidential information as strictly confidential.

9.2 Confidential information excludes information in the public domain or required to be disclosed by law.

9.3 We may use general, non-sensitive learnings and insights for internal development.

10. Data Protection

10.1 We comply with applicable UK data protection law including the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.

10.2 Personal data will only be processed for legitimate business purposes.

10.3 Each party is responsible for its own compliance as data controller or processor.

11. Publicity & Portfolio Rights

11.1 Unless agreed otherwise in writing, we may:

  • Display work in our portfolio
  • Use project descriptions in marketing materials
  • Identify you as a client
  • Display “Site by WeAreGingr” in the footer of all websites with a external link to our website, www.wearegingr.com

11.2 This right applies once the work is publicly available.

12. Termination

12.1 The Agreement terminates upon completion and payment in full.

12.2 Either party may terminate with 30 days’ written notice.

12.3 Upon termination:

  • All outstanding fees become payable
  • Costs incurred remain payable
  • Intellectual property rights transfer only upon full payment

12.4 We may terminate immediately for non-payment, insolvency, reputational risk, or material breach.

13. Non-Solicitation

For 12 months following completion, you agree not to directly engage or solicit our employees, freelancers, or subcontractors without written consent.

14. Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failure due to events beyond reasonable control.

15. General

15.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.

15.2 Amendments must be in writing.

15.3 If any clause is held invalid, the remainder shall remain in force.

15.4 This Agreement is governed by English law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Provide and maintain our website
Respond to inquiries or requests
Improve website functionality and user experience
Send updates, marketing, or promotional materials (if you opt in)
Ensure security and prevent fraud
4. Legal Basis for Processing (if applicable under UK GDPR / EU GDPR)

We process your data based on:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Legal obligations
Legitimate business interests
5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
For more details, see our [Cookie Policy] (if applicable).

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

Service providers (hosting, analytics, email services)
Legal authorities when required
Business partners where necessary to deliver services
7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect data from them.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:

Email: [Insert Email Address]
Address: [Insert Business Address]

Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

1.1 WeAreGingr (“WeAreGingr”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is the trading name of Stuart Holden, a sole trader carrying on business under the name WeAreGingr. We provide independent creative, branding, strategy, marketing, digital, design and innovation services, including but not limited to:

  • Website design and development
  • Brand strategy and positioning
  • Competitor and sector analysis
  • Marketing and business strategy
  • Application UI/UX design and development
  • Corporate identity and literature
  • Packaging design
  • Naming and brand invention
  • Creative campaigns
  • Graphic and print design
  • Exhibition and event design
  • Licensing and promotional services

1.2 These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern the provision of services by WeAreGingr to any client (“Client”, “you”, “your”).

1.3 Any instruction to commence work, approval of a proposal, or placement of business with us constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

2. Services

2.1 We shall provide the services described in an agreed proposal, statement of work, estimate, or programme (“Programme”).

2.2 In consideration of payment of the agreed fees, we shall perform the services with reasonable skill, care, and professionalism.

2.3 Delivery timelines are estimates unless expressly stated otherwise in writing.

2.4 You are responsible for reviewing deliverables promptly upon receipt. Absent written notice of defect within 7 days of delivery, the deliverables shall be deemed accepted.

2.5 The Programme together with these Terms forms the entire agreement (“Agreement”) between the parties.

3. Approvals & Instructions

3.1 Approval of a Programme or proposal constitutes authority for us to proceed and incur related costs.

3.2 Changes requested after approval may result in additional fees and timeline adjustments.

3.3 Cancellation requests must be confirmed in writing. Costs already incurred, including third-party commitments, remain payable.

3.4 We may rely on instructions from any individual reasonably believed to be authorised by you.

3.5 We reserve the right to modify services to comply with applicable law.

3.6 Unless expressly agreed, we are not required to retain working files or source materials after project completion.

4. Fees & Payment

4.1 Fees may be structured as fixed fees, estimates, retainers, or time-based billing as agreed.

4.2 All fees exclude:

  • Third-party costs
  • Production expenses
  • Licensing fees
  • Travel and subsistence
  • Specialist subcontractors
  • Taxes (including VAT where applicable)

4.3 Additional fees may apply if:

  • The scope changes
  • Delivery timelines are accelerated
  • Required materials are incomplete or incorrectly formatted
  • Work outside the original Programme is requested

4.4 Unless otherwise agreed:

  • Up to 50% may be required prior to commencement
  • Interim payments may be required
  • Final balance is payable on completion

4.5 Invoices are payable upon receipt, unless otherwise stated on an invoice.

4.6 Late payments may incur interest at 8% plus the Bank of England base rate, calculated daily.

4.7 We reserve the right to suspend services for overdue invoices.

4.8 All intellectual property licences are conditional upon full payment.

5. Third-Party Suppliers

5.1 Where third-party suppliers are engaged, their standard terms may apply.

5.2 We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of third parties unless caused by our negligence.

5.3 Licensing for stock imagery, fonts, music, or software may be non-exclusive and subject to usage limitations.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 All intellectual property rights in preliminary concepts, working files, drafts, and development materials remain our property unless expressly agreed otherwise.

6.2 Upon full payment, we grant:

  • An exclusive licence in final approved creative work (visual identity, branding, design assets), unless otherwise agreed.
  • A non-exclusive licence in code and technical implementations unless expressly agreed otherwise.

6.3 Open source materials remain subject to their original licence terms.

6.4 We retain ownership of underlying methodologies, tools, processes, and concepts developed during the project.

6.5 Moral rights are asserted and attribution may be required where appropriate.

7. Client Responsibilities

7.1 You warrant that all materials supplied to us do not infringe third-party rights.

7.2 You are responsible for:

  • Accuracy of content
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Legal clearance
  • Trademark searches and registrations

7.3 Implementation and deployment remain your responsibility unless included in the Programme.

7.4 You indemnify us against claims arising from materials or instructions supplied by you.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Our total aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid for the relevant services.

8.2 We are not liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential losses
  • Loss of profit, revenue, opportunity, or goodwill
  • Loss or corruption of data
  • Third-party misuse
  • Changes made without our approval

8.3 Where an error attributable to us occurs, our liability is limited to correction or replacement of the affected deliverable.

9. Confidentiality

9.1 Each party shall treat confidential information as strictly confidential.

9.2 Confidential information excludes information in the public domain or required to be disclosed by law.

9.3 We may use general, non-sensitive learnings and insights for internal development.

10. Data Protection

10.1 We comply with applicable UK data protection law including the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.

10.2 Personal data will only be processed for legitimate business purposes.

10.3 Each party is responsible for its own compliance as data controller or processor.

11. Publicity & Portfolio Rights

11.1 Unless agreed otherwise in writing, we may:

  • Display work in our portfolio
  • Use project descriptions in marketing materials
  • Identify you as a client
  • Display “Site by WeAreGingr” in the footer of all websites with a external link to our website, www.wearegingr.com

11.2 This right applies once the work is publicly available.

12. Termination

12.1 The Agreement terminates upon completion and payment in full.

12.2 Either party may terminate with 30 days’ written notice.

12.3 Upon termination:

  • All outstanding fees become payable
  • Costs incurred remain payable
  • Intellectual property rights transfer only upon full payment

12.4 We may terminate immediately for non-payment, insolvency, reputational risk, or material breach.

13. Non-Solicitation

For 12 months following completion, you agree not to directly engage or solicit our employees, freelancers, or subcontractors without written consent.

14. Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failure due to events beyond reasonable control.

15. General

15.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.

15.2 Amendments must be in writing.

15.3 If any clause is held invalid, the remainder shall remain in force.

15.4 This Agreement is governed by English law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.