Introduction to Our Privacy Notice | Architects Worthing

This Privacy Notice explains your rights and provides information as required under the Data Protection Legislation. It pertains specifically to the personal data collected when you contact us via phone, email, letter, complete online forms, attend our events, or use our websites.

1. Who We Are

BuildView Architectural design Worthing specialises in architectural design and consultancy, aiming to be one of the most trusted voices in residential architecture across Worthing, Ferring, East Preston, and the surrounding areas. Our registered address is:

Foresters Hall, Newlands Rd, Worthing BN11 1LB

Our Office Manager oversees inquiries related to this privacy policy. If you have questions or requests concerning this policy or your legal rights, please contact BuildView Architectural design in Worthing using the details provided in the ‘Contact’ section on this website.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK data protection regulator (www.ico.org.uk). However, we encourage you to contact us first with any concerns.

2. What Personal Data Do We Collect

  • We collect various types of personal information, including:

  • Information you provide in communications, such as reporting problems or submitting queries, concerns, comments, or complaints.

  • Details regarding authorised transactions, including billing addresses and payment information for architectural services in Worthing.

  • Information you provide when filling out application forms, becoming a member, entering competitions or awards, using our library or collection services,

  • or corresponding with us via our Site, including subscribing to our newsletter about Worthing architectural projects.

  • Cookies and technical data, including IP addresses, browser information, and device details.

  • Marketing and Communications Data, including your preferences for receiving marketing and communication.

3. How Will It Be Used

BuildView Architects Worthing processes personal data for the following purposes:

• Providing our architectural services in Worthing, including contract-related communication, project management, and inquiries.

• Invoicing and collecting fees or payments for residential extension designs and other services.

• Correspondence and handling queries or complaints regarding architectural projects in Worthing.

• Sending newsletters, selected mail, advertising, and promotional emails regarding architectural services.

• Identifying website visitors, improving our Worthing architectural services website, and customising user experiences.

• Exercising our legal rights, including passing your details to trusted third parties.

• Marketing and advertising our architectural services in Worthing, showing ads on third-party sites and measuring their effectiveness.

• Improving our services by analysing anonymous data from local architectural projects.

We obtain your opt-in consent before sharing personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Opting out of marketing messages does not affect personal data provided as a result of product/service transactions.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

With your consent, we may share your personal information with:

• Specific third-party providers, including sub-contractors and sub-consultants involved in Worthing architectural projects.

• Our regional and international offices.

• In connection with a potential or actual sale or reorganisation of our organisation.

5. How Long We Will Keep Your Data

BuildView Architects Worthing retains personal data as required to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to satisfy contractual, legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements. Longer retention may occur in the event of a complaint or potential litigation.

For specific retention periods, please refer to BuildView’s Data Retention Policy, which considers factors like the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the data, potential risks, and legal requirements.

6. How We Protect Your Data

BuildView takes the security of your personal information seriously and employs physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard it. While we take all reasonable steps to protect information submitted via our website, please note that internet transmission security cannot be guaranteed.

7. Your Choices and Rights

As an individual, you have explicit rights under the Data Protection Legislation, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and withdraw consent. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling these requests.

We aim to respond to all requests within 20 working days, with updates provided during busy periods.

8. Changes to the Policy

Our privacy policy may be updated periodically. Please check this policy each time you submit personal information to us. The most recent revision date will be displayed on this page. If you disagree with these changes, please refrain from using BuildView’s architectural services website in Worthing.