Privacy Policy
At Pine Trees Developments, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit our website.
Who We Are
Pine Trees Developments
Email: info@thepines.uk
Website: www.thepines.uk
We are the data controller for the purposes of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We may collect:
Your name
Company name
Email address
Telephone number
Postal address (where provided)
Information submitted through contact forms
Project enquiries
IP address
Browser and device information
Website usage statistics
Cookie preference
You only provide personal information voluntarily when contacting us or completing a form.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to enquiries
Provide quotations
Deliver our services
Improve our website
Maintain website security
Comply with legal obligations
Send marketing communications where you have opted in
We will never sell your personal information.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Your consent
Performance of a contract
Legitimate business interests
Compliance with legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We only share information where necessary, including with trusted service providers such as:
Squarespace (website hosting)
Google Analytics (where enabled)
Email providers
IT service providers
Professional advisers
These providers process data on our behalf and are required to protect your information appropriately.
We do not sell your personal information.
Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
While no internet transmission is completely secure, we work to protect your information using industry-standard security practices.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
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Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve user experience and provide analytical information.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to operate and cannot be disabled.
Examples include:
Security
Page navigation
Form functionality
Cookie preference storage
Site performance
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website.
These cookies may collect information such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Browser type
Device type
Referral source
We typically use Google Analytics or Squarespace Analytics.
Marketing Cookies
If enabled, marketing cookies may be used to:
Measure advertising effectiveness
Personalise content
Support remarketing campaigns
These cookies are only placed where you have given consent.
Managing Cookies
You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie banner or your browser settings.
You can also find guidance at:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Squarespace
Our website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace uses certain cookies that are necessary for hosting, security, performance and website functionality.
For more information, please see:
https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001264507-Cookies-and-Squarespace
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please contact:
Pine Trees Developments
Email: info@thepines.uk
Website: www.thepines.uk
Privacy & Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 01 July 2026