Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26^th January 2025

At Natalia Giacomino Architects ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or contact us for services. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, ensuring that your data is handled responsibly and securely.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions.

The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to Natalia Giacomino Architects Ltd, Office N19, Tesla Room, STC House, 7 Elmfield Rd, Bromley, BR1 1LT.
Personal Data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service refers to the website or any services provided by Natalia Giacomino Architects.
Website refers to Natalia Giacomino Architects, accessible from https://www.ngaandpartners.com/.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

Email address
First name and last name
Phone number
Any other information provided through emails or contact forms

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. This may include:

Your device’s Internet Protocol address (e.g., IP address)
Browser type and version
The pages of our Service that you visit
The time and date of your visit
Time spent on those pages
Unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, track usage, and analyze site traffic. Some of the cookies we use are set by Webflow (the platform we use to host our website), while others may be set by third-party services, including Google Analytics and Google Ads.

Cookies Used on Our Website
The following cookies are used on our website:

Google Cookies:
- AEC, APISID, DV, HSID, NID, OTZ, SAPISID, SEARCH_SAMESITE, SID, SIDCC, SSID: These are primarily related to Google services (such as Google Ads and Google search). These cookies help track and personalise content for users, enable authentication for users, and remember user preferences across sessions.
- __Secure-1PAPISID, __Secure-1PSID, __Secure-1PSIDCC, __Secure-1PSIDTS, __Secure-3PAPISID, __Secure-3PSID, __Secure-3PSIDCC, __Secure-3PSIDTS, __Secure-ENID: These cookies are secure versions of the earlier Google cookies used for securing and authenticating user sessions, as well as personalizing ads and preferences.
Google Analytics Cookies:
- _ga, _ga_46KTHS46J9: These cookies are used to collect data on how visitors interact with our website, track users across sessions, and generate insights into user behavior (e.g., how long users stay on the website, pages they visit, etc.). This helps us improve our website’s performance.‍

How Google Analytics Uses Cookies
Google Analytics sets cookies to gather and analyse information about your interactions with our website. This information includes the pages you visit, how long you stay on the pages, and your overall behavior during your visit. We use this data to improve the performance and functionality of our website and to provide a better user experience.

For more information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms page.

Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, and you can also delete cookies from your device at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website and limit your experience.

For more information on how to manage cookies in your browser, please visit the following:

You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

HOW WE Use Your Personal Data

We may use your Personal Data for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries or requests and manage our communication with you.
To provide and maintain our Service, monitor its usage, and improve our services.
To send updates or newsletters, if you’ve subscribed to them (you may opt out at any time).
To manage your requests and offer you additional services.

Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under the UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you submit information via our contact form or emails, you consent to our processing of your data.
Legitimate Interest: We may process your data to improve our website and services, provided that your rights and freedoms are not overridden.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties, except when required by law. We may share your personal information:

With Service Providers: To assist with service provision or analysis.
For Business Transfers: In case of a merger, sale of assets, or other business transitions.
With Affiliates: For internal purposes, while ensuring they comply with this Privacy Policy

Your Rights Under the UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data (subject to certain conditions).
Restriction of Processing: Limit how we process your data.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data in specific cases.
Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format for transfer to another provider.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ngaandpartners.com. We will respond within one month.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your personal data may be processed and stored in locations outside the UK. If data is transferred internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may disclose your personal data in the following circumstances:

For Business Transactions: In case of a merger or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred, but we will notify you before this happens.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may disclose your data if required by law or to respond to legal requests.

Security of Your Personal Data

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorised access or use. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the "Last updated" date revised accordingly. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Natalia Giacomino Architects
Office N19, Tesla Room, STC House, 7 Elmfield Rd, Bromley BR1 1LT
info@ngaandpartners.com
+44 (0)7341 908629