Privacy Notice

Last updated: 19 September 2026

M W Architectural Services respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This notice explains what information we collect, why we use it and your rights in relation to your personal data.

1. Who We Are

M W Architectural Services is a Hampshire-based architectural drawing service. For data protection purposes, M W Architectural Services is responsible for the personal information collected through this website and in connection with our services.

2. Information We May Collect

When you contact us or enquire about our services, we may collect information such as:

• your name;
• telephone number and email address;
• property address and other project information you choose to provide;
• details contained in messages, drawings, photographs or other information you send to us; and
• technical information about how you use our website, where this is collected through cookies or similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information where necessary to respond to enquiries, discuss and provide our architectural drawing services, prepare quotations and drawings, communicate with you about a project, maintain appropriate business records, and operate and improve our website.

4. Lawful Basis for Using Your Information

Depending on the circumstances, we rely on one or more lawful bases under UK data protection law, including taking steps at your request before entering into a contract, performing a contract with you, complying with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in operating and administering our business. Where consent is required, we will ask for it.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share relevant information where reasonably necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or use service providers who help us operate the website or business. Where third parties process personal data on our behalf, we take appropriate steps to require them to handle it securely and lawfully.

6. How Long We Keep Information

We delete contact-form enquiries after responding to them.

We keep other personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide services, maintain business and accounting records, resolve queries or disputes, and meet legal or regulatory requirements. Retention periods can therefore vary depending on the type of information and the circumstances.

7. Keeping Your Information Secure

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure. No internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have rights including the right to request access to your personal data, correction of inaccurate information, erasure in certain circumstances, restriction of processing, objection to certain processing, and data portability where applicable. You may also withdraw consent where processing relies on consent. These rights are subject to legal conditions and exemptions.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies. Some cookies may be necessary for the website to function, while others may be used for analytics or other purposes. Where consent is required, we will request it before using non-essential cookies. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes to our services, website or legal requirements. The latest version will be published on this page.

11. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we use your personal information, please contact us first so that we can try to resolve the issue. You also have the right to complain to the UK's data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

ICO website: ico.org.uk