Amanda Levete Architects Ltd (trading as AL_A) is an architecture and design studio founded in 2009.
We respect individuals’ rights to privacy and to the protection of personal data. The purpose of this Privacy Notice is to clearly state how we collect and use personal data in connection with our business.
“Personal data” means data which relates to a living individual who can be identified from that data (either by itself or when it is combined with other information).
We are intent on ensuring that your information is protected by us and by any third parties that act on our behalf.
The information we process:
We collect and process various categories of personal information at the outset of and for the duration of your relationship with us. We will limit the collection and processing of information to that necessary to achieve one or more contractual, legal or legitimate purposes as identified in this notice.
Personal information may include: basic personal information such as name and address, date of birth and contact details; education and employment information; visual images such as a copy of your passport.
Purposes of processing:
Contractual requirements:
We may process your information where it is necessary to enter into a contract with you for the provision of our services or to perform our obligations under contract.
Legal obligations:
We are required by law to collect and process certain personal information about you, such as confirming your identity.
Legitimate interests:
We may process your information where it is in our legitimate interests do so as an organisation and without prejudicing your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms. We may process your information in the day to day running of our business, to manage our business and financial affairs, and to protect our clients and employees.
How we share your information:
We will not share your information with anyone outside AL_A unless:
We have your express permission.
We are required by contractual obligations.
We are required by law, judicial bodies, government entities, tax authorities or regulatory bodies.
We will not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
How long do we keep your information for?
Retention periods for records are determined based on the type of record, the nature of the activity, product or service and the applicable legal, legitimate or regulatory requirements.
We have procedures to deal with any suspected data breaches. In the event of a suspected data breach we will notify you and any regulator as legally required.
We may need to update this privacy policy from time to time so we recommend that you check you have read the most recent policy when you visit our website.
If you have any queries about how we use your personal information and require further information, please contact us at data@ala.uk.com or 0207 243 7670.
Online Privacy Policy
Privacy and online safety are important to AL_A and we strive to take great care with our users’ information.
By providing data to AL_A in any of the ways described in this policy, you are authorising AL_A to process that data and agreeing to the terms of usage outlined in this policy.
Use of Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To operate our services. Some cookies are essential to the operation of our website and Services
- Fraud prevention and detection. Cookies and similar technologies that we deploy on or website help us monitor for and detect potentially harmful or illegal use of our services
- To analyse and improve our services. Cookies help us understand how to make our website and content better for you. Cookies tell us how people reach our website and they give us insights into improvements or enhancements we need to make to our website and services.
At AL_A we use Google Analytics, which uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyse information about use of the services and report on activities and trends. To help protect your privacy we anonymize personally identifiable information like IP addresses. Data collected via Google Analytics will only be used for statistical purposes to inform us about the usage of the site.
By interacting with AL_A as defined in this policy, you provide consent for this transfer and use of our data processors and their data sub-processors, and for transfer to any other appropriate third party data processor for the purposes of delivery of our services.
Your web browser may allow you to change your cookie preferences. Please consult the help section of your web browser to understand your options, but please note that if you choose to disable the cookies, some features of our website or services may not operate as intended.
Security
AL_A operates in accordance with current data protection legislation.
We use appropriate technical and organisational security measures within our sphere of responsibility to ensure an appropriate level of confidentiality and integrity.
Should there be a concern regarding a possible security incident or data breach, please email data@ala.uk.com
Terms and Conditions
Third Party Websites
You are able to access third party sites through links on our website. Any link to a third party site is provided for your information and convenience only. AL_A is not responsible for and makes no representations concerning the condition of and content of, or products offered at the third party site or their commitment to privacy laws. Any link from AL_A’s website does not indicate, expressly or impliedly, that AL_A endorses the site or the services offered there. If you access a third party site, it is at your own risk.
Copyright
The copyright in the contents of this site is owned by AL_A except where explicitly stated otherwise.
Further information
We may need to update this privacy policy from time to time so we recommend that you check you have read the most recent policy when you visit our website. If you require further information, have any questions regarding this policy then please contact us.
Contact Us
You have the right to discuss data protection matters with us. You can contact us at data@ala.uk.com
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