Home Counties Archaeology

Last updated: March 2026

Home Counties Archaeology is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in a transparent and secure manner. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you use our website or contact us.

1. Who We Are

Home Counties Archaeology provides archaeological and heritage services for development and infrastructure projects across the UK.

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

Email: info@hcarch.co.uk

Telephone: 07802 797137

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you contact us through the website or by email:

- Name

- Email address

- Telephone number

- Message content or project enquiry details

We only collect information necessary to respond to enquiries and provide our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

- Respond to project enquiries

- Communicate with you regarding services

- Provide quotations or professional information

- Maintain business records where required

We do not sell or share personal information for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

- Legitimate interest — responding to enquiries and conducting business

- Contractual necessity — where services are requested or agreed

5. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

Information submitted through the website may be stored securely via email systems or website hosting providers.

Access to personal data is limited to those who require it for legitimate business purposes.

6. Data Retention

Personal information will only be retained for as long as necessary to:

- Respond to enquiries

- Provide services

- Meet legal or regulatory requirements

Information not required for ongoing business purposes will be securely deleted.

7. Cookies and Website Data

Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand how the website is used and to improve functionality.

These tools may collect anonymous information such as:

- Browser type

- Pages visited

- Time spent on the website

This information does not identify individual users.

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

- Request access to your personal data

- Request correction of inaccurate information

- Request deletion of personal data where appropriate

- Object to certain types of data processing

Requests can be made by contacting us using the details above.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website may be hosted by third-party service providers. These providers may process limited technical data necessary for website operation.

We ensure that any providers used maintain appropriate data protection standards.

10. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. The latest version will always be available on this page.