​bradford & thomas llp and ecotects
Privacy Policy
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1. Introduction
Welcome to Ecotects, a division of Bradford and Thomas LLP ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website (www.ecotects.co.uk) or interact with us.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you contact us or fill in forms on our website.
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone settings, and other information collected through cookies and similar technologies.
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Usage Data: Information about how you use our website.
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Marketing Preferences: Your preferences in receiving marketing communications from us.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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To provide you with our architectural services.
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To respond to your inquiries and process your requests.
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To improve our website and ensure its security.
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To comply with legal obligations.
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To send you marketing communications (only with your consent).
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
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Contractual Necessity: To fulfil a contract or provide services you request.
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Legitimate Interests: For business purposes, such as improving our services and preventing fraud.
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Consent: Where you have explicitly provided consent (e.g., for marketing).
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Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Sharing Your Information
We will not share your personal data with third parties except:
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When required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
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To service providers who assist us in operating our website or providing services (e.g., hosting providers, payment processors).
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With your explicit consent.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.
7. Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
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Access: Request access to your personal data.
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Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data.
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Erasure: Request the deletion of your data where applicable.
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Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
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Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
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Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where consent is the basis for processing.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at ecotects@aol.com.
9. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
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Email: ecotects@aol.com
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Postal Address: 31 Vernon Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 3JH
11. Changes to This 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 regularly to stay informed of updates.
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Cookies
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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionalities.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Enhance the functionality of our website.
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Understand how visitors interact with our site to improve performance.
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Provide targeted marketing and advertisements (only with your consent).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
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Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of our website.
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Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site.
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Functionality Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
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Targeting Cookies: Track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements.
4. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect your user experience on our website.
For more information on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
5. Consent for Cookies
We will only use non-essential cookies (e.g., analytical and targeting cookies) with your explicit consent. Upon your first visit to our site, you will be prompted to accept or manage your cookie preferences.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
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Email: ecotects@aol.com
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Postal Address: 31 Vernon Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 3JH
Last Updated: 21 January 2025
Last Updated: 21 January 2025