NATURALLY INSPIRED GARDEN DESIGN

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

1. Who we are

Naturally Inspired Garden Design is a sole trader business owned and operated by Tom Winter. We provide garden design, planting, irrigation and garden services across North and West London.

Tom Winter is the data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Contact details:

tom@naturallygd.com

07476 818107

naturallygd.com

2. What personal data we collect

We may collect the following information when you contact us, request a quote, or engage our services:

- Your name

- Email address

- Phone number

- Property address (for site visits and service delivery)

- Any other information you choose to share with us

We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as health information, financial details, or payment card numbers directly). Payments are handled securely through third-party providers.

3. How we collect your data

We collect data when you:

- Fill in the contact form on our website

- Email or WhatsApp us directly

- Call us

- Provide your details in connection with a quote, booking or invoice

4. Why we use your data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

- To respond to your enquiries and provide quotes

- To arrange site visits and deliver our services

- To issue invoices and manage our business records

- To contact you about your project or any follow-up work

Our lawful basis for processing is performance of a contract (or steps taken at your request prior to entering a contract) and legitimate interests in running our business and communicating with clients.

5. Who we share your data with

We do not sell, rent or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Your data is stored and processed using the following software, all of which is GDPR-compliant:

- Jobber — CRM and invoicing platform

- Xero — accounting software

We will only share your information with other third parties if you have given us explicit permission to do so, or where we are required to do so by law.

6. How long we keep your data

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary:

- Client records (including invoices and project details) are retained for 7 years in line with HMRC requirements

- Enquiries that do not result in a booking are deleted after 12 months

After these periods, your data is securely deleted.

7. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

- The right to access the personal data we hold about you

- The right to correct any inaccurate data

- The right to request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)

- The right to restrict or object to processing

- The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at tom@naturallygd.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Cookies and the website

Our website (naturallygd.com) is hosted on Squarespace and may use cookies for essential site functionality and analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

9. Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data. All software we use is compliant with UK data protection requirements. Where data is transmitted electronically, it is protected by industry-standard encryption.

10. How to complain

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us in the first instance at tom@naturallygd.com and we will do our best to resolve the matter.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection regulator:

Information Commissioner's Office

Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

0303 123 1113

www.ico.org.uk

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on our website at naturallygd.com/privacy-policy. We will notify you of any significant changes where we hold your contact details.