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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18th January 2026

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Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website or contact me about garden design services. I am committed to respecting your privacy and handling your data with care, transparency, and integrity.

Who I Am:

I am a garden designer providing design, consultancy, and related services to private clients, organisations, and public exhibitions. My website is intended to showcase my work, share information, and allow potential clients to get in touch.

What Information I Collect:

I may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Postal address (if relevant to your enquiry)

  • Details about your garden, project, or design needs

  • Any files or images you choose to share

Information collected automatically

When you browse the website, basic technical data may be collected, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on the site

  • Cookies (see below)

This helps me understand how the website is used and improve its performance.

How Your Information Is Used

Your information may be used to:

  • Respond to your enquiry

  • Provide quotes, proposals, or design services

  • Arrange site visits or consultations

  • Manage ongoing project communication

  • Improve the website and user experience

  • Maintain internal records and project documentation

I do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

I process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent — when you submit a contact form or sign up for updates

  • Contract — when your information is needed to provide a service

  • Legitimate interests — such as improving the website or responding to enquiries

  • Legal obligation — where required for tax or accounting purposes

How Your Information Is Stored

Your information is stored securely using reputable digital tools and services. I take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

I retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or to meet legal obligations.

Sharing Your Information

Your data may be shared with trusted third parties only when necessary, such as:

  • Contractors or specialists involved in your project

  • Accountants or legal advisors

  • Website hosting or email service providers

These parties are required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the intended purpose.

Cookies

This website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyse website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data (in certain circumstances)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to certain types of processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details below.

Links to Other Websites

My website may contain links to external sites. I am not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Hazel Argent Garden Design Studio
Email: hazeljargent@gmail.com
Phone: 07975506573

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