Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Dari Design + Remodel (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our website https://dariremodel.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are (Data Controller)

Dari Design + Remodel is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Lawful Bases for Processing Personal Data

Under GDPR and UK GDPR, we must have a lawful reason to process your personal data. We rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily submit forms, comments, or subscribe to communications
  • Contractual necessity – where processing is required to respond to service enquiries or employment applications
  • Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, and improve our website and services
  • Legal obligation – where processing is required to comply with legal or regulatory duties

Personal Data We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal data when you:

  • Submit enquiries or contact forms
  • Leave comments on the website
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Apply for employment
  • Create an account (if applicable)

This may include your name, email address, phone number, address, and any information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited and referring URLs

This information is used for security, analytics, and website improvement and does not directly identify you.

Comments and Automated Decision-Making

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with IP address and browser user agent details for spam prevention, which may involve automated processing.

An anonymised hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service. Their privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.

No automated decision-making that produces legal or significant effects is carried out using your data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve website functionality and user experience.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Enable login functionality
  • Track website usage patterns

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Where required by law, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

Embedded Content from Third Parties

Our website may include embedded content (e.g. videos or images). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly. These third parties may collect data about you according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests
  • Provide services or information you request
  • Improve website performance and security
  • Manage subscriptions and communications
  • Process recruitment applications

We do not sell or trade your personal data.

Data Sharing and Processors

We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers acting as data processors, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • IT and security providers
  • Email and communication services
  • Analytics and auditing services

All processors are contractually required to protect your data and process it only on our instructions.

International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK or EEA. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • UK adequacy regulations
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Equivalent lawful transfer mechanisms

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Comments and metadata may be retained indefinitely
  • User account information is retained while accounts remain active
  • Employment application data is retained only for recruitment purposes

Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where consent applies)

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or your local supervisory authority.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. While no system is completely secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information.

Email communications are not encrypted. Please do not send sensitive information via email.

We will never request passwords, payment details, or sensitive personal data via email.

Children’s Data

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is identified, it will be deleted promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be published on this page, and continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, contact us:

Dari Design + Remodel