Effective Date: 22 April 2026
Introduction
Build Archi Architects (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, buildarchiarchitects.co.uk, or engage with our services.
Who We Are
Build Archi Architects is an architectural practice based in the United Kingdom. We are the data controller responsible for the personal data collected through this website.
Contact Details:
Address: [Elm View Cottage, White Hill, Shoscombe, BA2 8LU]
Phone: [01761420105]
Email: [ info@buildarchiarchitects.co.uk]
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us using the details above.
What Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Contact Information — Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
Project Information — Details you provide about your property or project requirements.
Communication Data — Messages, enquiries, and correspondence you send to us via our website, email, or phone.
Technical Data — IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and data about how you use our website (collected via cookies and similar technologies).
Marketing Preferences — Your preferences regarding receiving promotional communications from us.
How We Collect Your Information
We collect personal data through the following means:
Directly from you — When you complete a contact form, request a consultation, subscribe to our newsletter, or correspond with us.
Automatically — When you visit our website, we may collect technical data using cookies and analytics tools.
From third parties — Occasionally, we may receive information from referral sources or publicly available registers.
How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
| Responding to enquiries and providing architectural services | Performance of a contract or steps prior to entering a contract |
| Sending project updates and communications | Legitimate interests |
| Marketing and newsletters (where you have opted in) | Consent |
| Improving our website and user experience | Legitimate interests |
| Complying with legal and regulatory obligations | Legal obligation |
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with:
Service Providers — Trusted partners who assist with IT support, website hosting, email services, or analytics, under strict data protection agreements.
Professional Advisers — Accountants, lawyers, or consultants where necessary.
Legal Authorities — Where required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
Enquiry and contact data — Retained for up to 3 years following your last interaction with us.
Project records — Retained for up to 12 years in accordance with professional and legal requirements.
Technical and analytics data — Retained for up to 1 year.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:
Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure — Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Restriction — Request that we limit the processing of your data.
Portability — Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Objection — Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Withdraw Consent — Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above. We will respond within one month of receiving your request.
If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site usage. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These measures include secure hosting, encrypted communications, strong password policies, and regular security reviews.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
International Transfers
We do not routinely transfer your personal data outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area. If a transfer becomes necessary, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law and will notify you in advance.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.