Privacy Policy

nikolaswade.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you interact with us, including visiting our website (www.nikolaswade.com) or engaging in business with us.

By using our services or website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. We may update this policy periodically, and the most current version will always be posted here.

1. The Information We Collect


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


Information you provide to us directly:

  • Your name, job title, and company name.
  • Contact information, such as your email address, phone number, and postal address.
  • Content from communications you send to us, such as emails, enquiries, or project proposals.
  • Details you provide when you register for a newsletter or other updates.


Information we collect automatically:

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect data through cookies, log files, or similar technologies. This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This information helps us to improve our website and services.

2. How We Use Your Information


We process your data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries and provide our services.
  • To communicate with you about ongoing projects or business matters.
  • For internal record-keeping, such as accounting and administration.
  • To analyse website usage and improve our content and user experience.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.


3. Our Legal Basis for Processing


We only process your personal data where we have a legal basis to do so under UK GDPR. This may include:

  • Performance of a contract: To fulfil our contractual obligations to you.
  • Legal obligation: To comply with legal requirements, such as tax and accounting laws.
  • Legitimate interests: Where the processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided your rights and freedoms are not overridden. For example, to improve our services or respond to enquiries.

Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose, such as for marketing communications. You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.


4. Data Sharing


We will not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with:


Trusted third-party service providers who assist us with our operations (e.g., cloud storage, payment processors, analytics providers). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only authorised to use your data as instructed by us.

Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law.


5. Data Security


We are committed to ensuring your information is secure. We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the personal data we hold from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.


6. Your Rights


Under the UK GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data. These include:


  • The right to be informed: The right to clear, transparent, and easily understandable information about how we use your personal data.
  • The right of access: The right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • The right to rectification: The right to have your personal data corrected if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • The right to erasure ("the right to be forgotten"): The right to request the deletion or removal of your personal data where there is no longer a legitimate reason for us to continue processing it.
  • The right to restrict processing: The right to "block" or suppress further use of your personal data.
  • The right to object: The right to object to us processing your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • The right to data portability: The right to obtain your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.


7. Cookies


Our website uses cookies. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that is downloaded onto your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to improve the user experience and to understand how our site is used. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.


8. Contact


If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.