Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/11/2024

Design Seven Limited (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (the “Website”). It complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Name, job title, and industry/occupation.

  • Contact details (e.g., email, phone number).

  • Demographic data (e.g., postcode, preferences).

  • Website usage data (e.g., IP address, browsing activity via cookies).

  • Information you provide (e.g., via contact forms or inquiries).

Collection happens only when you voluntarily submit it (e.g., filling out a form) or through automated tools like cookies (see Section 5).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide services.

  • Improve our Website and tailor your experience.

  • Send promotional emails (only with your consent; unsubscribe anytime via email links).

  • Maintain internal records and comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax or law enforcement requests).

3. Legal Basis

We process your data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., for marketing).

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services).

  • Legal obligations (e.g., record-keeping).

4. Sharing Your Information

  • We don’t sell or lease your data.

  • We may share it with trusted partners (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors) who help us operate the Website, provided they keep it confidential and comply with UK GDPR.

  • If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure safeguards like UK adequacy agreements or standard contractual clauses.

  • We may disclose data if required by law.

5. Cookies

  • We use cookies (small files on your device) for analytics and functionality (e.g., tracking site usage, remembering preferences).

  • On your first visit, a banner lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies (needed for the site to work) don’t require consent.

  • You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may limit Website features. See our Cookie Policy (#) for details. (Add a link if you create one.)

6. Security

  • We use industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, secure servers) to protect your data.

  • However, no online transmission is 100% secure, so we can’t guarantee absolute safety.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • We retain data only as long as needed (e.g., inquiry data for 12 months, unless legally required longer). After that, it’s securely deleted.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you can:

  • Access your data.

  • Correct inaccuracies.

  • Delete your data (if no legal reason to keep it).

  • Restrict or object to processing (e.g., marketing).

  • Request data portability.

  • Contact us at info@designseven.co.uk to exercise these rights. We’ll respond within one month, free of charge, unless requests are excessive.

9. Children’s Privacy

  • We don’t knowingly collect data from anyone under 16. If you’re a parent and believe we have, contact us to remove it.

10. Changes to This Policy

  • We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted here, and significant updates may be flagged via email or a Website notice.

11. Contact Us

  • For questions, complaints, or data requests, reach out to:
    Email: info@designseven.co.uk
    Address: Design Seven Limited, 12B Greenway Farm, Bath Road, Wick, Bristol, BS30 5RL

  • You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk if unsatisfied.