At Path and Patio, safeguarding your privacy while delivering exceptional service is our highest priority. This policy outlines how we collect, manage, and use your personal data.

As a UK-based website, we adhere to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 concerning all personal information you provide. Our website employs robust security systems to protect your information from unauthorised access. However, no method of data transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and consequently, we cannot guarantee the absolute safety of the data shared with us.

Path and Patio reserves the right to modify this privacy policy. Any amendments will take effect immediately upon publication on our website. Subsequently, continuing to use the website signifies your acceptance of any changes.

Who We Are – Privacy Policy Contact Information

Our website can be accessed at https://www.pathandpatio.co.uk/. Additionally, for any privacy-related queries, please contact us at:

• Phone: 01626 337760
• Email: info@pathandpatio.co.uk

Path and Patio,
Unit 14,
The Old Ciderworks,
Abbotskerswell,
Newton Abbot,
Devon,
TQ12 5NF

How We Collect Personal Data

• We collect personal data primarily when you contact us through web forms or email. Financial details are not stored unless you provide explicit consent.
• In cases where you supply information about another individual (e.g., a colleague), you confirm you have obtained their permission. Subsequently, this data is handled in accordance with this policy.

Cookie Usage

Our website uses cookies to support essential functionality and improve your browsing experience. If you leave comments, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies will persist for one year.

For registered users, cookies are set to retain login credentials and display preferences. Login cookies expire after two days, while screen preference cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login sessions for two weeks.

Alternatively, you may configure your browser to notify you when cookies are being set or to reject them altogether. Nevertheless, certain website features may not function properly without cookies.

How Your Data Is Used

Path and Patio uses your personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries
• To manage our commercial relationship with you
• To inform you about updates and changes to our website
• To share relevant information regarding our products and services

You can opt out of receiving promotional communications by sending a blank email with the subject line ‘No Path and Patio Information’ to info@pathandpatio.co.uk.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, share, or trade your personal data with external organisations. However, should we consider sharing information with trusted third parties in the future, you will be notified, and subsequently, you may opt out by sending a blank email with the subject ‘No 3rd Party Information’ to info@pathandpatio.co.uk.

Links to External Websites

While our website contains links to external sites, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. Therefore, we encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

Media Uploads

When uploading images to our website, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Consequently, other users may download images and extract location data from them.

Embedded Content

Our site may feature embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). As a result, this content behaves as though you have visited the source website directly. Moreover, external sites may collect data, use cookies, and implement third-party tracking, particularly if you are logged into your account on those platforms.

Your Rights

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. Additionally, you may also request the deletion of your data, except where it is necessary for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Data Retention

We retain comments and their metadata indefinitely to facilitate follow-up interactions. Furthermore, if you register on our website, your profile information will be stored until you request its removal. Meanwhile, website administrators can access and modify this information.

Spam Protection

To maintain website security, visitor comments may be reviewed through automated spam detection services.