Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 29/05/2025 | Last Updated: 29/05/2025

At Andrew Scott Ltd, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.andrewscott.co.uk, contact us, or use any of our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information
    Name, email address, phone number, company name — only if you voluntarily provide it via our contact forms or direct emails.

  • Technical Information
    IP address, browser type, device details, and pages visited — collected automatically via cookies and Squarespace analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to your enquiries or contact form submissions

  • Communicate with you about our services or your project

  • Improve our website functionality and user experience

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and internal compliance obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you submit information voluntarily

  • Legitimate interest – to improve our services and website performance

  • Contract – if your enquiry relates to a business agreement

  • Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies provided by Squarespace. These cookies help us:

  • Monitor website performance and visitor interactions

  • Remember your site preferences and improve navigation

On your first visit, you’ll be prompted to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can adjust your preferences or disable cookies at any time via your browser settings.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data only with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers, such as Squarespace and analytics tools

  • Legal or regulatory authorities, if required to do so

All third parties are contractually bound to handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable laws.

6. Data Storage & Security

Your data is securely stored on Squarespace servers and protected with appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

We regularly review our security practices in line with our internal ICT and data protection policies.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary:

  • To fulfil the purpose it was collected for

  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

  • To respond to potential future queries or disputes

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted.

8. Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request corrections or updates to your information

  • Request deletion of your data (where applicable)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to processing for direct marketing or legitimate interests

  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised date above. Please check back periodically to stay informed.