Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: 11 May 2026

Introduction

Sculpt Landscapes respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, our reasons for collecting, and how we handle your information when you visit sculptlandscapes.com or contact us about garden design or landscaping work.

Who we are

Sculpt Landscapes is a landscaping and garden design business based in Gargrave, North Yorkshire. We are the data controller responsible for your personal data under UK GDPR.

Registered address:
58 High Street
Gargrave
BD23 3LX

Email: william@sculptlandscapes.com
Phone: 07912 607052

What data we collect

We collect personal data when you submit our contact form. The data includes:

Your name
Email address
Phone number
Postcode or town
Details about your garden project

We also collect anonymous website usage data through Google Analytics and tracking cookies. This data includes:

Pages you visit
Time spent on each page
Device and browser type
Approximate location based on IP address
Referring source, including the website or search term you came from

How we use your data

We use contact form data to:

Reply to your enquiry
Prepare quotes for garden design and landscaping work
Communicate with you during a project
Keep records of past customers for warranty and aftercare

We use website analytics data to:

Measure which pages perform well
Improve site structure and content
Track marketing campaign performance

Cookies, analytics, and tracking

Our website uses cookies. These small files store information about your visit. We use three categories:

Essential cookies. These keep the site working. Without them, parts of the site fail to load.

Analytics cookies. Google Analytics sets these to measure visitor behaviour. We receive anonymous, aggregated data only.

Tracking pixels. These measure visits driven by paid ads or referral sources. We use the data to understand which channels generate enquiries.

You control cookies through the cookie banner shown on your first visit, or through your browser settings at any time.

Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Legitimate interests, for replying to enquiries and running analytics
Consent, for marketing cookies and tracking pixels
Contract, for delivering services after you book work with us

Data retention

We hold contact form data for as long as needed to complete your enquiry or project, plus seven years after project completion for tax and accounting purposes.

Anonymous analytics data follows Google Analytics retention settings, currently 14 months from your last visit.

Sharing your data

We do not sell your data. We share data only with:

Google, for Google Analytics
Email and CRM providers used to reply to your enquiry
Our accountant, for tax purposes
HMRC, where legally required

All third parties handling your data sign agreements requiring UK GDPR compliance.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw consent for cookies and marketing at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office

Email william@sculptlandscapes.com to make a request. We respond within one month.

Security

We protect your data with technical and organisational measures. Our website uses HTTPS encryption. Internal access is limited to staff working on your project.

Changes to this policy

We update this policy when our practices change. The last updated date at the top reflects the most recent version. Significant changes appear on the site for 30 days before taking effect.

Contact us about privacy

Questions about this policy or your personal data?