Privacy policy.

At Paul Stevens Architecture Ltd, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Paul Stevens Architecture Ltd is a UK-based architectural practice providing architectural design and related services. For the purposes of data protection legislation, we are the “data controller” of your personal information.

2. The Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Name, address, email address, and telephone number

  • Project site address and related property details

  • Financial and payment information where necessary

  • Communications and correspondence with us

  • Any other personal data you provide relevant to our services

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data to:

  • Deliver our architectural services to you

  • Manage our relationship and communicate with you

  • Fulfil our legal and contractual obligations

  • Send you updates relevant to your project or our services (where appropriate)

  • Maintain business records and comply with regulatory requirements

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

  • Contract: To fulfil our obligations under a contract with you

  • Consent: Where you have given your clear permission

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable law or regulation

  • Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our business and services

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third parties, such as:

  • Consultants and contractors involved in your project

  • Regulatory authorities or legal bodies where required

  • IT service providers who assist in the operation of our systems

All third-party service providers are required to take appropriate security measures and to use your data only for specified purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, we retain project-related data for a minimum of 6 years.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccuracies in the data we hold

  • Request erasure of your data (in certain circumstances)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: admin@paulstevensarchitecture.co.uk
Address: Unit 3 Boathouse Meadow Business Park, Cherry Orchard Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7LD.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. Updates to This Statement

We may update this privacy statement from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website or upon request.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this statement or how we handle your data, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Paul Stevens Architecture Ltd

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Website: https://ico.org.uk