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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21/01/2026​

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1. Who we are

Company name: Barin Architectural & Structural Designs Limited
Company number: 16692452
Registered office: 14 Alwyn Close, Elstree, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, WD6 3LF
Email: nilou@barindesigns.com, arian@barindesigns.com

Barin Architectural & Structural Designs Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an architecture and engineering practice registered in England and Wales.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, we are the data controller.

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2. Personal data we collect

We collect only the personal data necessary to operate our professional services, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Company name (if applicable)

  • Message content submitted via our contact form

  • Project-related information you choose to provide

We do not intentionally collect sensitive or special category personal data.

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3. How we collect personal data

We collect personal data when you:

  • Submit an enquiry via our Wix contact form

  • Contact us by email or telephone

  • Correspond with us in relation to a project or potential project

The Wix contact form sends submitted information directly to us and stores it within our Wix and email account.

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4. How we use your personal data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Discuss potential or ongoing projects

  • Provide architectural and engineering or project management and related services

  • Prepare proposals, agreements, drawings, reports and other related documents

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

We do not use your data for marketing purposes unless you have explicitly requested it.

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5. Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, our lawful bases for processing your personal data are:

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and operate our professional practice

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to perform or prepare a contract

  • Legal obligation – to comply with legal or regulatory requirements

We do not rely on consent except where legally required.

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6. Sharing your data

We may share your data only where necessary, including with:

  • Other professional consultants involved in a project

  • Local authorities and statutory bodies (e.g. planning applications)

  • Accountants, insurers, or legal advisers

  • IT and hosting providers (including Wix)

All third parties are required to keep your data secure and process it lawfully.

We do not sell or trade personal data.

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7. Data storage and security

Personal data submitted through our website is stored securely within Wix’s systems and our own professional systems.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary, including:

  • Project and client records: typically 6–12 years (professional and insurance requirements)

  • Enquiry data where no contract follows: typically up to 12 months

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8. International transfers

Wix may store data on servers located outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure compliance with UK GDPR.

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9. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: nilou@barindesigns.com, arian@barindesigns.com

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10. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we use your data, you may contact us directly.

You also have the right to complain to the UK regulator:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk

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11. Updates to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.​

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