Our Data Philosophy
Your privacy is fundamental to the trust you place in us. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 govern how we use your personal data. This statement outlines our commitment to protecting your information with the same care and precision we apply to our designs.
Our Guiding Principles
We adhere to the following principles when handling your personal data:
- Purpose & Lawfulness: We will only process your data for specific, stated purposes (such as contacting you for a consultation) and always in a fair and lawful manner.
- Data Minimisation: We only collect and hold data that is relevant and necessary for the purpose of our client relationship.
- Accuracy: We will endeavour to keep your personal data accurate and, where practical, up to date.
- Retention: We will not keep your personal data for longer than is necessary to fulfill our professional obligations to you.
- Security: We will keep all personal data secure through robust digital and procedural safeguards.
- International Transfers: We will ensure your data is not transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) without adequate protection.
Our Commitment to Compliance
For the purposes of the GDPR, Zwirn Kitchens acts as both the controller and processor of the data you provide. We have the following measures in place to ensure compliance:
- Our team is made aware of their obligations under GDPR, with training provided to ensure they understand the importance of your data's security.
- Any third-party suppliers who may process data on our behalf are contractually obligated to uphold the same high standards of GDPR compliance.
- We have appointed a Data Protection Officer to oversee our processes and ensure we adhere to best practices.
- We continuously monitor and improve our systems and procedures to better protect your data.