Privacy Policy

Paul Nicholas Dry Stone Waller is an independent company registered in the UK. This privacy policy explains how we use any personal information we collect about you when you use this website.  We strictly adhere to the requirements of the Data Protection legalisation in the UK and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation which applies in UK law from 25 May 2018.

By using this website and submitting information to us you are agreeing to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Statement.

What information do we collect about you? 

We only collect personal information from you on our website when you enter your information on the Contact Us page of our site. We do not collect sensitive information about you except when you specifically provide it. We will only contact you with your consent and we do not sell, rent or exchange your personal information with any third party for commercial reasons.  We will not transfer your information outside the EEA (European Economic Area) without first obtaining your consent. You can check, update or remove your personal details by contacting us at www.paulnicholasdrystonewaller.com

People who contact us via social media

We do not use social media. Please report any use of our company or branding to us if you encounter it. People who email us. Any email sent to us, including any attachments, may be monitored and used by us for reasons of security and for monitoring compliance with company policy.  Email monitoring or blocking software may also be used. Please be aware that you have a responsibility to ensure that any email you send to us is within the bounds of the law.

Cookies

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information. This information is used to track visitor use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity. We use a third-party service, Google Analytics, to collect Website usage information using cookies when you visit our website. This is to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. We use this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. This information is only processed in a way which does not identify anyone. We do not make, and do not allow Google to make, any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website.

If we do want to collect personally identifiable information through our website, we will be up front about this. We will make it clear when we collect personal information and will explain what we intend to do with it. The information collected from website analytics helps to personalise your repeat visits to our website. We do not store any of your information obtained via our website for marketing purposes. You can set your browser not to accept cookies. However, in a few cases some of our website features may not function as a result.

Data Security and Storage

We follow strict security procedures to protect personal data and information given to us from unauthorised access in accordance with GDPR legislation. Objections You can raise an objection to the processing of personal data via our online contact form. We will respond to you within one month (or two months if the request is complex).

Other websites 

This privacy policy only applies to this website so when you link to other websites you should read their own privacy policies. Changes to our privacy policy  We keep our privacy policy under regular review and we will place any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 25/01/2023.

How to contact us 

Please contact us if you have any questions about our privacy policy. Our contact information can also be found on our website.