Privacy policy

Last updated: 23 February 2026

Bean Nicholson Garden Design (“we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit our website or get in touch with us.

Who we are

Bean Nicholson Garden Design
Garden design studio based in the UK

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
Email: studio@beannicholson.com

What personal data we collect

We only collect personal data that is necessary and relevant. This may include:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Your phone number

  • Any information you choose to share when contacting us via email or telephone

We do not knowingly collect data about children.

How we collect your data

We collect personal data when you email or call us directly.

Our website is built using Squarespace, which may collect limited technical data (such as IP address and browser type) to ensure the website functions correctly.

How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Communicate with you about potential or ongoing projects

  • Provide information about our services when requested

We do not use your data for marketing purposes unless you have explicitly given us consent to do so.

Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process your data:

  • Consent – where you have contacted us voluntarily

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and run our business effectively

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to deliver agreed services

How we store and protect your data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. Information is stored securely and only accessed where necessary.

We retain personal data only for as long as required to respond to enquiries or fulfil contractual and legal obligations.

Sharing your data

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data.

Your data may be processed by trusted third parties only where necessary to operate the website or business (for example, website hosting via Squarespace or email services). These providers are required to comply with UK GDPR.

Cookies

This website uses a small number of essential cookies to ensure it functions correctly. For more information, please see our Cookie policy.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how we operate. Any updates will be published on this page.