This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and iDeas Design Consultants Ltd, the owner and provider of this Website. iDeas Design Consultants Ltd takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.

Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Definitions and Interpretation

1. In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:

Data

Collectively all information that you submit to iDeas Design Consultants Ltd via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws.

Data Protection Laws

Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and any other applicable UK data protection legislation.

UK GDPR

The retained EU law version of the General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679) as it forms part of the law of England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

iDeas Design Consultants Ltd, or Us

iDeas Design Consultants Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales, whose registered office is at East Barton Barns, East Barton Road, Gt Barton, Suffolk, IP31 2QY.

User or You

Any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by iDeas Design Consultants Ltd and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to iDeas Design Consultants Ltd and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services.

Website

The website that you are currently using, www.ideas-dc.co.uk, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

2. In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:

3. a. the singular includes the plural and vice versa;

4. b. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;

5. c. a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;

6. d. "Including" is understood to mean "including without limitation";

7. e. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;

8. f. The headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.

   
   

Scope of This Privacy Policy

3. This privacy policy applies only to the actions of iDeas Design Consultants Ltd and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website, including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.

4. For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, iDeas Design Consultants Ltd is the "data controller". This means that iDeas Design Consultants Ltd determines the purposes for which and the manner in which your Data is processed.

   
   

Data Collected

5. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:

6. a. name;

7. b. job title;

8. c. profession;

9. d. contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;

10. e. financial information such as credit/debit card numbers;

11. f. drawing data, photographs, site plans;

12. g. in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

    
    

How We Collect Data

6. We collect Data in the following ways:

7. a. data is given to us by you; and

8. b. data is collected automatically.

   
   

Data That Is Given to Us by You

7. iDeas Design Consultants Ltd will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:

8. a. when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail or through any other means;

9. b. when you use our services; in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

   
   

Data That Is Collected Automatically

8. To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:

9. a. we automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps us to make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content.

   
   

Our Use of Data

9. Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:

10. a. internal record keeping; in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

11. We may use your Data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed "Your Rights" below).

    
    

Who We Share Data With

11. We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons:

12. a. our employees, agents and/or professional advisers – for example, where designs need to be patented or assistance is required from an external source;

13. b. third-party service providers who provide services to us which require the processing of personal data – for example, subcontractors who may require drawing data for manufacturing purposes; in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

    
    

Keeping Data Secure

12. We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:

13. a. access to your account is controlled by a password and a username that is unique to you;

14. b. we store your Data on secure servers;

15. c. payment details are encrypted using SSL technology (you will typically see a lock icon or green address bar in your browser when we use this technology).

16. Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please contact us immediately via: Chris@ideasdc.co.uk.

17. For information on how to protect your data and devices against online threats, please visit www.getsafeonline.org. This site is supported by HM Government and leading businesses.

    
    

Data Retention

15. Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that the Data be deleted.

16. Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.

    
    

Your Rights

17. You have the following rights in relation to your Data:

18. a. Right to access – to request copies of the Data we hold about you;

19. b. Right to correct – to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete;

20. c. Right to erase – to request deletion of your Data from our systems;

21. d. Right to restrict use – to block or restrict how we use your Data;

22. e. Right to data portability – to request your Data be moved, copied or transferred;

23. f. Right to object – to object to our use of your Data for legitimate interests.

24. To exercise any of your rights or make enquiries, please email us at: Chris@ideasdc.co.uk

25. If you are not satisfied with the way we handle your complaint, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Full details are available at: https://ico.org.uk.

26. Please ensure your personal data is up to date and inform us of any changes during the period we hold it.

    
    

Links to Other Websites

21. This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for their content. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites. Please refer to their respective privacy policies before providing any data.

    
    

Changes of Business Ownership and Control

22. iDeas Design Consultants Ltd may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business, and this may involve the transfer of control of all or part of the business. Data relevant to any part transferred will be transferred to the new owner under the terms of this privacy policy.

23. We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or part of it.

24. In all such cases, we will take steps to ensure your privacy is protected.

    
    

General

25. You may not transfer your rights under this policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.

26. If any part of this policy is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.

27. No delay, act or omission by us in enforcing any provision of this policy shall be deemed a waiver of that or any other right.

28. This Agreement is governed by the law of England and Wales. Disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

    
    

Changes to This Privacy Policy

29. iDeas Design Consultants Ltd reserves the right to update this privacy policy as necessary or as required by law. Any changes will be posted on this page and your continued use of the Website will be deemed acceptance of the updated terms.

    
    

Contact

You may contact iDeas Design Consultants Ltd by email at: Chris@ideasdc.co.uk