Legal Notices, Privacy & Cookie Policy
Website Disclaimer & Consent
The content provided on this website is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional architectural, legal, or planning advice. Whilst we strive to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, F Hong Architect Ltd makes no representations or warranties of any kind about the completeness or suitability of the website content. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss arising out of or in connection with the use of this website. By using our site, you consent to this privacy policy.
Copyright & Intellectual Property
All website design, text, graphics, architectural drawings, 3D visualisations, portfolio imagery, custom vector icons, and the selection and arrangement thereof are the copyright of F Hong Architect Ltd. Unauthorised use, reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of any content on this site without prior written permission is strictly prohibited. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials, you must destroy any downloaded content in your possession, whether in electronic or printed format.
Privacy & Data Protection Policy
F Hong Architect Ltd is an architectural practice committed to handling your personal data responsibly in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
Who We Are: We are the data controller for the personal data we hold about you. F Hong Architect Ltd is registered in England & Wales (Company number: 16580222), with a registered address at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ. Our Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) Registration Number is ZC080925. You can contact us at info@fhongarchitect.com.
What Data We Collect and How We Use It: When you contact us or use our website, we may collect your name, contact details, property information, and technical site usage data. We also collect information if you interact with us via social media platforms, such as Facebook; please be aware that the terms and privacy notices of those specific platforms govern such interactions. Information submitted via our website enquiry form is not stored directly on the website server.
Under the UK GDPR, we process your data based on the following lawful bases:
• Performance of a contract: To provide our professional architectural services and manage our business accounts.
• Legal obligation: To comply with ARB and RIBA professional requirements and statutory record-keeping.
• Legitimate interests: To respond to initial enquiries, maintain records of completed work, and improve website performance.
We may provide third parties with anonymous statistical information regarding site usage, but this data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. We do not use your data for unsolicited marketing.
Data Retention and Sharing: We retain client records for a minimum of six years from the conclusion of our professional relationship to satisfy professional indemnity requirements and ARB obligations. Enquiry data that does not proceed to instruction is securely deleted after 12 months.
We only share project information with relevant specialist consultants, local authorities, and approved contractors where necessary to deliver our services. We do not sell or rent your information to third parties. We may disclose information to a purchaser, or prospective purchaser, of our business or assets. We may also disclose information to establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights, including for the purposes of fraud prevention.
Your Rights, Data Security, and Complaints: You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to, or request the portability of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us directly. We implement robust organisational and technical measures to protect your data, including the use of password-encrypted devices and secure email transmission.
If you have concerns, please contact us first, though you retain the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.
Cookie Policy
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