At Paul Humphries Architects, we are committed to safeguarding and preserving the privacy of our clients, website visitors, and other stakeholders. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.
1. Who We Are
Paul Humphries Architects is an architectural practice based in Devon and Cornwall. Our website address is: paulhumphriesarchitects.com.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other contact details provided voluntarily via our website, email, or other communication channels.
Website Usage Information: Technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and usage patterns. This helps us improve our website and ensure its functionality.
Project Information: Details related to your architectural projects, including site details, preferences, and other relevant information to provide our services.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide architectural services as requested by clients.
To communicate with you regarding your projects, inquiries, or appointments.
To improve our website and services by analysing user behaviour and preferences.
To comply with any legal obligations or regulatory requirements.
We will not use your data for marketing purposes unless you have explicitly given consent.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Contractual Necessity: To fulfil contractual obligations when providing architectural services.
Legitimate Interest: To enhance our services, improve website functionality, and ensure a secure user experience.
Consent: Where explicit consent has been provided, such as for marketing communications.
5. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:
Service providers (e.g., IT support, hosting services) who assist in our business operations.
Regulatory authorities where required by law.
All third-party service providers are required to process your data securely and in accordance with GDPR.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. We regularly review our data retention policies to ensure compliance.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is processed.
Right to Data Portability: Transfer your data to another service provider.
Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing, such as direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@paulhumphriesarchitects.co.uk.
8. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website, and the revised policy will take effect immediately.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Paul Humphries Architects
Number 4, 49a Salterton Rd, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2EF
Email: info@paulhumphriesarchitects.co.uk
Phone: 01395 276598
Image Credits
All images on this website are the property of Paul Humphries Architects unless stated otherwise. Unauthorized use or reproduction of any images without prior written consent is prohibited. Where third-party images are used, proper attribution has been provided, and usage is in accordance with applicable licenses.
For inquiries regarding the use of any images, please contact us at info@paulhumphriesarchitects.co.uk
Copyright Notice
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All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, designs, architectural plans, and other material, is the property of Paul Humphries Architects or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any material from this website, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from Paul Humphries Architects is strictly prohibited. Requests for permission to use any content should be directed to info@paulhumphriesarchitects.co.uk.