Privacy Policy
Privacy and Cookie Statement for Matt Brook Architects
Effective Date: November 2024
Privacy Statement
At Matt Brook Architects we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data about you:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
Account Information: Details related to your account if you register on our site.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and operating system.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To Provide Services: To manage and deliver our products and services.
Communication: To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you.
Website Improvement: To analyse usage and improve our website and services.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: When you have provided clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose.
Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Legal Obligation: When we need to comply with a legal obligation.
Legitimate Interests: When it is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which we collected it and to comply with legal obligations.
5. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation or directly to you.
Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@mattbrookarchitects.co.uk.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
7. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers to assist in operating our website and delivering our services, ensuring that they comply with data protection regulations.
Cookie Statement
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
Preference Cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information.
3. Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies. You can find instructions on how to do this in the help section of your browser.
4. Changes to This Statement
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Statement from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new statement on our website. Please review this statement periodically for updates.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy and Cookie Statement, please contact us at:
Email: hello@mattbrookarchitects.co.uk
Address: Matt Brook Architects, Landmark, Chancery Place, 50 Brown Street, Manchester, M2 2JG.
Thank you for visiting Matt Brook Architects. Your privacy is important to us.