Privacy and Data Protection Policy

Effective Date: 26 October 2022
Last Updated: 26 June 2025

At Layer 02 Design Ltd ("we", "our", "us"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy and Data Protection Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website https://www.layer02.design (the “Website”), in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Layer 02 Design Ltd is a commercial architectural and interior design studio based in London.

Data Controller:
Layer 02 Design Ltd
S208, 126 New Kings Road
London, England, SW6 4LZ
Email: admin [at] layer02 [dot] design

2. Information We Collect

• Identity Data – name, company name, job title
• Contact Data – email address, telephone number, business address
• Technical Data – IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, time zone, and device identifiers
• Usage Data – pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on the site
• Enquiry Data – any information you provide via our contact forms, emails, or other interactions

We do not collect or store any payment details via the Website.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• Responding to enquiries and contact requests
• Providing our architectural and design services
• Improving the performance and content of our Website
• Complying with legal or regulatory obligations
• Sending relevant updates if you have opted in

Lawful bases for processing your data include:

• Your consent
• Fulfilment of a contract
• Our legitimate interests
• Compliance with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting, analytics, communication tools)
• Public authorities or regulators where legally required

All third-party providers are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.

5. International Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure it is protected with appropriate safeguards, such as ICO-approved Standard Contractual Clauses.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, regulatory, or reporting obligations.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights under UK GDPR:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to or restrict processing
• Data portability (where applicable)
• Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at admin [at] layer02 [dot] design.

8. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, and firewalls. However, no internet-based system can be completely secure.

9. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyse traffic, and support certain site functions.

What are cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour.

We may use:

• Essential cookies – necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use the Website (e.g. via Google Analytics)
• Functionality cookies – to remember user preferences
• Third-party cookies – from embedded content (e.g. maps, fonts, video)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may impact the performance or functionality of the Website.

For more details, please contact admin [at] layer02 [dot] design.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be published on our Website. If significant changes are made, we will notify you where appropriate.

11. Complaints

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data, you may:

• Contact us at admin [at] layer02 [dot] design, or
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
  www.ico.org.uk
  Phone: 0303 123 1113

Contact

For any data protection queries, please contact:
✉️ admin [at] layer02 [dot] design
📍 1.1, Bedford House, 69 Fulham High St, London SW6 3JW