This Privacy Policy applies between you (the User) and Sam Taylor Carpentry - Samuel Taylor, a sole trader based in Guernsey ("we", "us", "our"). We take the privacy and protection of your personal data seriously and are committed to safeguarding your rights under The Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 (the Data Protection Law).

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Definitions

Personal Data

Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

Website

https://samtaylorcarpentry.gg and any associated subdomains.

User / You

Any third party accessing the Website who is not employed by us or providing services to us in the course of their duties.

2. Data Controller and Contact Details

Sam Taylor Carpentry

La Mouette, Goldcrest Avenue

Vale, Guernsey, GY6 8HP

Email: info@samtaylorcarpentry.gg

We are the data controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Law.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data: First name, last name
• Contact Data: Email address, telephone number
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, pages visited, and basic usage data

4. How We Collect Your Data

a) Data You Provide Directly

You may provide personal data when you:

• Contact us via the Website, telephone, post, or email
• Submit an enquiry or request information about our services

b) Data Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect limited technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used only to ensure the Website functions correctly and securely.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent – where you have given clear permission (for example, by submitting an enquiry)
• Contract – where processing is necessary to perform a contract or take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract
• Legal Obligation – where processing is required to comply with applicable law
• Legitimate Interests – where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests do not override your rights

6. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries and communications
• Provide and manage our services
• Maintain internal records
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

7. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

• Employees or subcontractors where necessary to deliver services
• Professional advisers such as accountants or legal advisers
• IT or hosting providers where required for website operation

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal obligations.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

For general guidance on online safety, visit https://www.getsafeonline.org.

10. Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data
• Request restriction of processing
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@samtaylorcarpentry.gg

11. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you may lodge a complaint with:

Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA)

Website: https://www.odpa.gg

12. Cookies

This Website does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies.

If this changes, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly.

13. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or data practices.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the Website indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Last updated: January 2026