Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Darren Mayne Architectural Technology

Last updated: March 2026

Darren Mayne Architectural Technology is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data when you visit our website or contact us regarding our architectural services.

This policy is intended to comply with the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

  1. About Us

Darren Mayne Architectural Technology provides architectural design and technical services for residential and commercial projects.

For any questions relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal data, please contact:

Darren Mayne Architectural Technology
Email: info@dmayne.co.uk

  1. Information We May Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

Information You Provide

When you contact us through our website, email, or telephone, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Property or project details relevant to your enquiry
  • Any other information you choose to provide

This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to enquiries and providing professional services.

Technical and Website Data

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our hosting provider or analytics services. This may include:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Browser type and version
  • Internet service provider
  • Date and time of visit
  • Pages visited on the website
  • Referring or exit pages

This information does not identify individual users and is used for website administration, analysis, and improvement.

  1. How We Use Personal Information

Personal data collected through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries regarding our services
  • Communicate with clients about potential or ongoing projects
  • Provide architectural and technical services
  • Maintain internal business records
  • Improve the functionality and performance of our website
  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

Personal information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

  1. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases when processing personal data:

Legitimate Interests
To operate and improve our business and respond to enquiries.

Contractual Necessity
Where processing is required to provide professional services requested by a client.

Consent
Where consent is required, such as the use of certain website cookies.

  1. Data Retention

Personal data will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

Website analytics data may be retained for a period of up to 26 months.

  1. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to safeguard personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

While reasonable steps are taken to protect personal data, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

  1. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection legislation, you have the right to:

  • request access to personal data we hold about you
  • request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • request deletion of personal data where appropriate
  • request restriction of processing
  • object to the processing of personal data in certain circumstances.

Requests relating to personal data should be submitted using the contact details provided above.

If you are dissatisfied with how your data has been handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Client Enquiry Disclaimer

Any information provided through this website, including through contact forms, email enquiries, or other communications, is provided for general information purposes only.

Submission of an enquiry does not create a contractual relationship between you and Darren Mayne Architectural Technology. Professional services will only be provided once the scope of work, terms of appointment, and fees have been formally agreed in writing.

While Darren Mayne Architectural Technology will make reasonable efforts to respond to enquiries and provide helpful information, any preliminary advice or comments provided prior to a formal appointment should not be relied upon as professional advice.

Darren Mayne Architectural Technology accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on information provided prior to a formal written agreement for services.

 

Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Darren Mayne Architectural Technology

This Cookie Policy explains how Darren Mayne Architectural Technology uses cookies and similar technologies on this website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or previous activity.

Cookies are widely used to enable websites to function efficiently and to improve the user experience.

Cookies Used on This Website

Our website may use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas.

Analytics Cookies

We may use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website.

Analytics cookies may collect information such as:

  • the number of visitors to the website
  • pages visited
  • how visitors navigate the website
  • time spent on pages.

This information is used solely to improve the performance and usability of the website.

Google may process this information in accordance with its own privacy policies.

Managing Cookies

Most internet browsers allow users to manage cookie preferences through their browser settings. Users may choose to:

  • accept all cookies
  • refuse cookies
  • delete cookies stored on their device.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of certain areas of the website.

Further information about cookies can be found at:

www.allaboutcookies.org

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy and Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. Any updates will be published on this page.