Privacy Policy

About this policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use personal data when you use this website (the “Website”), contact us, or request/book a consultation.

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About us

This Website is operated under the trading name “Hawkstone Developments” (“we”, “us”, “our”).

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Contact details:

Email: info@hawkstone-developments.co.uk

Telephone: 01332 498 052

Location/office: Kirk Langley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 4LQ, United Kingdom

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What data we collect

We may collect:

contact details (name, email address, phone number)
enquiry details (your message and any project information you provide)
consultation booking details (where you request/book via a calendar/booking tool)
scrape, copy, or reuse Website content for commercial purposes without permission
basic technical data (for example IP address, device/browser info, and how you use the Website), where collected via cookies/analytics

How we collect it

We collect data when you:

submit a contact form
email or call us
request/book a consultation using a booking tool
browse the Website (via cookies and similar technologies, where enabled)

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How we use your data

We use personal data to:

respond to enquiries and communicate with you
arrange and manage consultation requests/bookings
improve the Website and understand how it is used (where analytics are enabled)
keep the Website secure and prevent misuse
meet legal or regulatory obligations where required

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Our legal bases

We process personal data under UK GDPR on the basis of:

legitimate interests (running our business, replying to enquiries, improving and securing the Website)
taking steps to enter into a contract / performing a contract (where you request a consultation or services)
consent (where required, for example for certain cookies)
legal obligation (where applicable)

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Cookies and analytics

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality and, where enabled, performance/analytics.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Where cookie controls are shown on the Website, you can use those to manage non-essential cookies.

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Sharing your data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with trusted service providers who help us operate the Website and communicate with you (for example website hosting, email/form handling, and consultation booking tools). They only receive what is needed to provide their service.

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International transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we take steps designed to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

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How long we keep data

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above. Typically:

enquiries: up to [12/24] months after our last contact
consultation requests/bookings: up to [12/24] months after completion/cancellation
We may keep certain records longer where needed for legal, tax, or dispute reasons.

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Your rights

You may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to how we use your personal data, and to withdraw consent where we rely on consent.

To make a request, contact: info@hawkstone-developments.co.uk

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Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page and will apply from the “Last updated” date.

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