Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7th November 2025.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Alchemy Projects (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website https://alchemyprojects.co.uk (the “Site”), which is built and hosted on Squarespace.

We act as the Data Controller for the personal data we collect through this Site, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our Site, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

When you interact with our Site, you may voluntarily provide information such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company name or project details

  • Any information you include when contacting us or filling in online forms

If you subscribe to a mailing list or request updates, we will collect your contact information and communication preferences.

b. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our Site, Squarespace (our hosting provider) automatically collects certain data such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Referring URLs

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site

Squarespace may also collect aggregated, anonymised data for analytics and site performance.

c. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyse website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyse how visitors use our website

  • Deliver relevant content

We use Squarespace cookies and may also use third-party cookies from services such as Google Analytics. These cookies do not identify you personally.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled. For more information on cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so under UK GDPR. This includes:

  • Purpose Lawful Basis

  • Responding to your enquiries

  • Legitimate interests

  • Sending newsletters or updates (if subscribed)

  • Consent

  • Improving our website and user experience

  • Legitimate interests

  • Complying with legal obligations

  • Legal requirement

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

  • Squarespace, which hosts our website and provides analytics tools. Squarespace Privacy Policy

  • Third-party service providers that help us manage communications, analytics, or marketing tools (e.g., Google Analytics, email campaign platforms).

  • Regulatory or legal authorities, if required by law.

All third-party service providers are contractually bound to handle your data securely and in compliance with data protection law.

5. International Data Transfers

As our Site is hosted by Squarespace, your data may be processed in the United States or other countries outside the UK.
Squarespace relies on approved data transfer mechanisms, such as the UK–US Data Bridge and Standard Contractual Clauses, to ensure your data is protected to UK GDPR standards.

6. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restriction – Request limits on how we use your data.

  • Data portability – Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Objection – Object to our processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests.

  • Withdraw consent – If we rely on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
info@alchemyprojects.co.uk

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
📍 https://www.ico.org.uk
📞 0303 123 1113

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Alchemy Projects
Email: info@alchemyprojects.co.uk
Website: https://alchemyprojects.co.uk/