This Privacy Policy outlines how Southsea Design collects, uses, and protects any information that you provide while using this website, southseadesign.com (“Our Site”). Southsea Design is committed to ensuring your privacy is respected and safeguarded. Should we request any information by which you can be identified when using Our Site, please be assured it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement, in compliance with our obligations and your lawful rights.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and ensure you understand it. By using Our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not accept and agree, please discontinue using Our Site immediately.

Southsea Design may update this Privacy Policy periodically by changing this page. It is advisable to review this page occasionally to ensure you are content with any modifications.

Definitions and Interpretation

• “You” or “Your” refers to you as the individual using Our Site.
• “Personal data” means any data relating to an identifiable person, directly or indirectly identifiable from that data. In this context, it is data you provide to us via Our Site. This definition incorporates terms provided under EU Regulation 2016/679 – the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), where applicable.
• “We,” “Us,” or “Our” refers to Southsea Design.

Information About Us

Our Site is owned and operated by Southsea Design, based in England. For inquiries related to Our Site or this Privacy Policy, contact us by email at [email protected], or by phone at 07950 536 888. Please direct your message to the Managing Director.

If you have concerns about our handling of your data, you may contact the ICO by post at Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF, by phone at 0303 123 1113, or through their website at https://ico.org.uk.

What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies solely to your use of Our Site. While Our Site may link to external websites of interest, we hold no responsibility for the content, data collection, or privacy practices of these third-party websites. Exercise caution and review the privacy statements on any linked sites before providing them with any data.

What Data We Collect

Depending on your interaction with Our Site, we may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:

• Name and title
• Job title and profession
• Business or company name and industry sector
• Contact information, including email addresses and phone numbers
• Demographic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests
• IP address, web browser type, and browser version
• Browsing device and operating system
• URLs visited, including referring sites and those accessed via links on Our Site
• Actions taken on Our Site, such as form submissions or document downloads
• Other information relevant to customer surveys or offers

How We Collect Your Data

Personal information is primarily collected through:

• Enquiries about Our services
• Subscriptions to emails
• Content downloads from Our Site
• Event registrations
• Job applications

We also receive personal data indirectly through referrals for new business or job candidates. Some data may be collected by first-party and third-party Cookies on your computer or device. Please see our Cookie Policy for more details.

How We Use and Share Your Data

We collect, process, and store information to better understand your needs and provide a tailored experience on Our Site. Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the relevant purpose. Specifically, we use your data to:

• Maintain internal records
• Improve our products and services
• Personalize your experience on Our Site
• Supply you with products and services
• Contact you with legitimate interest via email or phone
• Send you opted-in email communications (you can unsubscribe at any time)
• Contact you for market research, via email, phone, or post
• Analyze site usage to improve performance and user experience

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing data:

• Your consent
• A contractual obligation
• A legal obligation
• Legitimate interest

With your consent or where permitted by law, we may use your data for marketing purposes, including sending information on products, news, and offers. Third-party Cookies may also collect information while using Our Site; however, Southsea Design does not control these third-party activities.

We may occasionally contract third parties for services such as contract signing, payment processing, delivery, or advertising. When your data is needed for these purposes, we take reasonable steps to ensure secure handling. Your data will not be shared with third parties unless legally required.

We may compile anonymized statistics about site use, which may be shared with prospective investors, affiliates, partners, or advertisers within legal boundaries.

How We Store Your Data

We take appropriate measures to safeguard your information and prevent unauthorized access. Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or with your permission.

Some data may be stored outside the EEA. By using Our Site, you consent to this transfer. If we store data outside the EEA, we ensure that it is treated securely, in line with UK data protection standards.

How We Use Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze web traffic and personalize site interactions. First-party Cookies are used solely by us, while third-party Cookies may also be present on your device. You may accept or decline Cookies; however, disabling Cookies may limit your website experience. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

• Access personal data we hold about you
• Request corrections of any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request erasure of your data in certain circumstances
• Restrict processing in certain circumstances
• Object to data processing in certain circumstances
• Request data transfer to another organization or to you in specific cases

We respond to all requests within one month and do not charge a fee. To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [email protected], or call 07950 536 888.