Landscape architecture privacy policy

Privacy Policy

How I handle your personal information.

Information Collected

As a professional landscape architect, I collect and process personal information only when necessary for providing my services. This includes:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you enquire about or engage my services
  • Project Information: Details about your project requirements, site information, and preferences necessary for design and planning work
  • Communication Records: Correspondence related to your project, including emails, meeting notes, and consultation records

How We Use Your Information

Personal information is used solely for:

  • Responding to your enquiries about landscape architecture services
  • Providing professional consultation, design, and planning services
  • Project management and communication throughout the design process
  • Maintaining professional records as required by industry standards
  • Fulfilling legal and professional obligations

Information Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Complete the services you have requested
  • Maintain professional records as required by the Landscape Institute and relevant legislation
  • Fulfill warranty and professional indemnity requirements

Project-related information is typically retained for a minimum of 6 years after project completion, in line with professional standards. Personal contact information for enquiries that do not result in a project engagement is deleted within 2 years.

Information Sharing

Your personal information is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties except:

  • With your explicit consent
  • When required by law or legal proceedings
  • With professional consultants (such as engineers or planners) when necessary for your project, and only with your knowledge and consent
  • With planning authorities or other statutory bodies when required for planning applications or statutory approvals

Website and Cookies

This website:

  • Does not use tracking cookies or analytics services
  • Does not collect personal information automatically
  • Is a static website that does not store user data

Your Rights

Under data protection legislation, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to professional retention requirements)
  • Object to processing of your personal information
  • Request restriction of processing

Security

Personal information is stored securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures. Access is restricted to authorised personnel only, and all digital communications are conducted through secure, encrypted channels where possible.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Jane Dobson
Chartered Landscape Architect
Email: jane@janedobson.co.uk

Updates to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. The current version is always available on this website.

Last updated: August 24, 2025