Privacy Notice
Effective Date: 11/11/2025
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Vale & Maker, based in Buckinghamshire. We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the UK GDPR and EU GDPR where applicable.
2. What Data We Collect
- Contact information (if you submit forms or inquiries)
- Usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited)
- Cookies and tracking technologies (for analytics and performance)
We do not collect sensitive personal data or use automated decision-making.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data to:
- Respond to inquiries or contact requests
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Monitor site performance and security
We rely on legitimate interest or user consent as our legal basis for processing.
4. Cookies
This site may use cookies for analytics and performance. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. A cookie banner is displayed on your first visit to obtain consent.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except:
- When required by law
- With trusted service providers under strict data protection agreements
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above. Usage data may be anonymized and stored for analytics.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO (UK) or your local data authority
To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including secure hosting and access controls.
9. Changes to This Notice
We may update this notice periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.