1. Introduction
HERE Architects (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data about you:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
- Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: To deliver services you request and to enhance your experience on our website.
- To Communicate With You: To respond to your inquiries, send you information you have requested, and provide customer support.
- For Marketing Purposes: To send you marketing communications, where you have consented to receive such communications.
- To Analyze and Improve Our Website: To understand how our website is used and to make improvements.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We will process your personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so, including:
- Consent: Where you have given us consent to process your data.
- Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
- Legal Obligation: Where we need to comply with a legal obligation.
- Legitimate Interests: Where it is necessary for our legitimate interests and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal data with third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: To third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., IT services, marketing services).
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, to comply with legal processes or to protect our rights.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet-based site can be 100% secure and we cannot be held responsible for unauthorized or unintended access that is beyond our control.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
- Restriction: You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data.
- Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your data to another party.
- Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. For detailed information on the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them, see our Cookie Policy.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes to our privacy policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- HERE Architects
- 4-6 Linenhall Street
- Ballymoney
- BT53 6DP
- T: 028 7044 5000
- E: hello@herearchitects.com