Last updated: Tuesday 7th October 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Andrew Dalhouse (“I”, “me”, “my”, or “we”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with my website www.andrewdalhouse.co.uk (the “Website”). By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Introduction
I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting any personal data that you share with me. This policy outlines how I collect, use, and store your information, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.
2. Information I Collect
I may collect and process the following types of personal information when you interact with this Website or contact me:
a) Information you provide voluntarily:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Company or business name
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Project details or enquiry information (if you contact me via a form or email)
b) Information collected automatically:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information and operating system
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Referring website and pages visited
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Date, time, and duration of your visit
This data is collected using cookies and analytics tools to help improve user experience and website performance.
3. How I Use Your Information
I use the personal data collected for the following purposes:
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To respond to enquiries and provide requested services
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To communicate with you about projects, proposals, or consultations
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To send updates, newsletters, or marketing materials (only if you have opted-in)
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To improve the functionality and security of the Website
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To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
I will never sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
I process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
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Consent: when you voluntarily provide information via a form or sign up for updates.
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Legitimate interest: to improve services, respond to enquiries, and operate my business effectively.
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Contractual necessity: when communication is required to deliver requested services.
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Legal obligation: where data retention is required by law.
5. Cookies & Analytics
This Website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your experience and gather anonymous usage data.
I may also use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the site.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features.
6. Data Storage & Security
I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Personal data is stored securely on servers within the UK or EEA and retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above.
7. Data Sharing
I may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
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With trusted service providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics tools) who process data on my behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
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If required by law or legal proceedings.
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In the event of a business transfer or restructuring, where data may be transferred under appropriate safeguards.
I will never sell or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018), you have the following rights:
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Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
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Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
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Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
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Objection: Object to the processing of your data.
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Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
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Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details below.
9. Retention of Data
I retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
10. External Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of those sites. You should review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact me:
Andrew Dalhouse
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.andrewdalhouse.co.uk