Privacy policy
This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and Stdio Peña Architects limited, the owner and provider of this Website. Studio Peña Architects limited takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.

Please read this privacy policy carefully.

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Definitions and interpretation

1. In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:

  • | Data | collectively all information that you submit to Studio Peña Architects limited via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws;
  • | Cookies | a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below ( Cookies);
  • | Data Protection Laws | any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the Directive 96/46/EC (Data Protection Directive) or the GDPR, and any national implementing laws, regulations and secondary legislation, for as long as the GDPR is effective in the UK;
  • | GDPR | the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679; we or us | Studio Peña Architects limited of 14 St John's Church Road, Folkestone, CT19 5BQ;
  • | UK and EU Cookie Law | the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011;
  • | User or you | any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Studio Peña Architects limited and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Studio Peña Architects limited and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services; and
  • | Website | the website that you are currently using, https://www.studiopena.co.uk, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.


2. In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:a. the singular includes the plural and vice versa;b. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;c. a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;d. "including" is understood to mean "including without limitation";e. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;f. the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.

Scope of this privacy policy

3. This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Studio Peña Architects limited and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.

4. For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, Studio Peña Architects limited is the "data controller". This means that Studio Peña Architects limited determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.

Data collected

5. We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:a. name;b. contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;c. demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests;d. IP address (automatically collected);e. web browser type and version (automatically collected);f. operating system (automatically collected);g. a list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected);in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

How we collect Data

6. We collect Data in the following ways:a. data is given to us by you ; andb. data is collected automatically.

Data that is given to us by you

7. Studio Peña Architects limited will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:a. when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail or through any other means;b. when you register with us and set up an account to receive our products/services;c. when you complete surveys that we use for research purposes (although you are not obliged to respond to them);d. when you make payments to us, through this Website or otherwise;e. when you use our services;in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Data that is collected automatically

8. To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:a. we automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps us to make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content.b. we will collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the Website, see the section below, headed "Cookies".

Our use of Data

9. Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:a. internal record keeping;b. improvement of our products / services;in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

10. We may use your Data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed "Your rights" below).

11. When you register with us and set up an account to receive our services, the legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us and/or taking steps, at your request, to enter into such a contract.

12. We may use your Data to show you Studio Peña Architects limited adverts and other content on other websites. If you do not want us to use your data to show you Studio Peña Architects limited adverts and other content on other websites, please turn off the relevant cookies (please refer to the section headed "Cookies" below).

Who we share Data with

13. We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons:a. relevant authorities - planning-local and statutory authorities;in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.

Keeping Data secure

14. We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:a. access to your account is controlled by a password and a user name that is unique to you.b. we store your Data on secure servers.

15. Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via this e-mail address: hello@studiopena.co.uk

16. If you want detailed information from Get Safe Online on how to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other online problems, please visit www.getsafeonline.org. Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government and leading businesses.

Cookies policy

30. This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. Stdio Peña Architects limited uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of services. Stdio Peña Architects limited has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.31. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.32. Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Stdio Peña Architects limited to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.33. This Website may place the following Cookies:

| Type of Cookie | Purpose

| Analytical/performance cookies | They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.

| Functionality cookies | These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).

| Targeting cookies | These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.

34. You can find a list of Cookies that we use in the Cookies Schedule.

35. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.

36. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.

37. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

38. For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer.