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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Effective Date: 8 April 2025  

Block Architects Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal data when you engage with us through our services, website, marketing channels, or associated content platforms such as The Hard Hat Talks podcast.

This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other relevant privacy legislation.

WHO WE ARE

Block Architects Ltd
International House
Hamilton International Park
Stanley Boulevard
Hamilton
G72 0BN
Email: [email protected]
Data Controller: Kenneth Martin

WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU?

We collect personal information from you when you:

  • Make an enquiry or commission our architectural services
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or WhatsApp marketing
  • Subscribe to The Hard Hat Talks podcast
  • Contact us via our website or social media channels
  • Attend events, complete surveys, or respond to feedback requests
  • Interact with our website (e.g. via cookies and analytics tools)

Information we may collect includes:

  • -Your name and contact details (email, phone, postal address)
  • -Company name and job role
  • Project-related information you provide us
  • Marketing preferences
  • Information about your use of our website and digital platforms

HOW WILL WE USE THIS INFORMATION ABOUT YOU?

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries
  • Provide quotes and architectural services
  • Manage your ongoing or future projects
  • Fulfil legal and contractual obligations
  • Send marketing communications if you have opted in
  • Administer subscriptions to The Hard Hat Talks podcast
  • Improve our services, website and communications

We only collect and use the data we need, and only for the purposes for which it was collected.

MARKETING

We would like to send you updates and insights relevant to our architectural services, news from Block Architects, and episodes or behind-the-scenes content from The Hard Hat Talks podcast.

We collect your data when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter (via our website, social media, or in person)
  • Opt in to WhatsApp marketing updates
  • Subscribe to The Hard Hat Talks podcast through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or other podcast platforms (Note: these platforms may collect your data independently, and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies for full details.)

You are in control of your marketing preferences and can unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking “unsubscribe” in our email newsletters
  • Replying “STOP” to any WhatsApp marketing message

We will never sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

ACCESS TO YOUR INFORMATION AND CORRECTION

You have the right to request:

  • A copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restriction or objection to processing of your data
  • Transfer of your data to another provider (data portability)

To make a request, please contact: [email protected]
We will respond within 30 days.

COOKIES

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, analyse visitor behaviour, and personalise your experience.
Cookies collect anonymous information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Referring website

You can set your browser not to accept cookies. For more information, visit:
www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org

OTHER WEBSITES

Our website and podcast content may include links to third-party websites (e.g. Spotify, YouTube, local authority planning portals). This privacy policy applies only to our platforms. Please read the privacy policies of other websites you visit.

SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We only share your personal information:

  • With design team members, contractors, or professional consultants involved in your project
  • With regulatory bodies or local authorities where necessary
  • To comply with legal obligations or exercise legal rights
  • With service providers who support our IT and communications (e.g. email marketing platforms, website hosts)

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in line with UK GDPR.

SECURITY PRECAUTIONS

We take data security seriously and have appropriate organisational and technical measures in place to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse of your personal data.

However, data transmission over the internet is never 100% secure. Where possible, we use secure platforms (e.g. HTTPS and SSL encryption). You are responsible for keeping any passwords confidential.

DATA BREACH PROCEDURE

In the unlikely event of a personal data breach, we will:

  • Notify affected individuals without undue delay
  • Report to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) within 72 hours, where applicable

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We regularly review and update our privacy policy to reflect changes in regulation or how we process data. Last updated: 8 April 2025

HOW TO CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this policy or the data we hold about you, please contact:
Block Architects Ltd
International House,
Hamilton International Park,
Stanley Boulevard,
Hamilton,
G72 0BN

[email protected]