Privacy Policy
David Blaikie Architects is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process:
Name and contact details
Information submitted through our website contact form or by email
Project and property-related information you provide to us
Information you provide us with through any contract taken out with us for the delivery of our services
Website usage information (such as cookies and analytics data, where applicable)
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
Respond to enquiries
Provide architectural services
Appointing other Consultants on your behalf
Prepare proposals, drawings and project documentation
Applying for statutory consents
Tendering your project to building contractors and other sub-contractors or specialist suppliers
Administering the building contract
Manage ongoing client relationships
Meet legal, regulatory and professional obligations
Improve our website and services
Our lawful basis for processing is typically legitimate interests, contractual necessity, or legal obligation.
How We Store and Share Information
We store personal information securely and only retain it for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or to meet legal and professional record-keeping requirements.
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be shared where necessary with trusted third parties involved in project delivery, including consultants, contractors, local authorities, planning bodies and IT service providers.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data where applicable
Object to or restrict certain processing
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office
Cookies
Our website may use essential cookies and, where applicable, analytics cookies to improve performance and user experience. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.
Squarespace
This website and all associated software is owned and hosted by Squarespace Inc. Details of the Privacy Policy for websites hosted by Squarespace can be viewed by visiting the following website page : www.squarespace.com/privacy
Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or similar statistical software services to help us learn about who visits our site and what pages are viewed.
External links
This website may include links to other internet sites for information purposes. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that they have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibility or liability for them. Please check those policies before you submit any personal data to those websites.
Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
David Blaikie Architects via the Contact Page
This policy may be updated periodically.
LAST UPDATED MAY 2026