Di Forte Interiors – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14/06/2025

Di Forte Interiors respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are
Di Forte Interiors is a UK-based interior design studio. Our website address is: [www.diforteinteriors.com].
For privacy-related matters, you can contact us at: consultancyadf@gmail.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:

a) Information you provide directly:
Name, email address, phone number (e.g. when submitting a contact form)

Project details or enquiries

Newsletter subscription preferences

b) Automatically collected data:
IP address

Browser type and version

Device type

Site pages visited, time spent on site (via analytics)

c) Cookies and similar technologies:
For more, see our Cookie Policy.

3. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis)
We only process your data when there’s a legal basis for doing so. These include:

Purpose Legal Basis
Responding to enquiries Consent or legitimate interest
Sending newsletters (if subscribed) Consent
Analytics and website improvement Consent via cookies
Fulfilling a contract or service Performance of a contract
Record keeping and compliance Legal obligation

4. How We Use Your Data
To respond to contact form enquiries

To deliver interior design services and manage client relationships

To analyse website performance via Google Analytics

To send occasional email updates (only with your consent)

To maintain business and legal records

5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with trusted service providers solely for website operation or communication purposes:

CookieYes (cookie consent management)

Google Analytics (site analytics)

Mailchimp or similar (email newsletter, if used)

All third-party providers are required to process your data securely and in compliance with UK data protection law.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your data only for as long as necessary:

Contact form enquiries: 12 months

Client project records: up to 7 years (for legal and tax purposes)

Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:

Access your data

Correct or update inaccurate data

Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

Restrict or object to processing

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

📮 Visit: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

To make a request, email us at consultancyadf@gmail.com.

8. Data Storage and Transfers
Your data is stored securely. If we use tools that transfer data outside the UK (e.g., Mailchimp in the US), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions).

9. Security
We take appropriate security measures (such as SSL encryption and secure admin access) to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page, and the date above will reflect the latest version.

📞 Contact Us
For any data protection questions or requests: consultancyadf@gmail.com