# Privacy Policy
**Wayne Hughes Decorating**
Last updated: **[12/03/2026]**
Wayne Hughes Decorating ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or contact us.
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# 1. Who We Are
Wayne Hughes Decorating provides painting and decorating services across **Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire**.
Contact details:
Wayne Hughes Decorating
Phone: **07764 610564**
Email: **[wayne@waynehughesdecorating.co.uk](wayne@waynehughesdecorating.co.uk)**
Website: **waynehughesdecorating.co.uk**
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# 2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
**Information you provide directly**
* Name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Address (if provided for quotes)
* Any information included in messages or quote requests
**Information collected automatically**
When you visit our website we may collect:
* IP address
* Browser type
* Device information
* Pages visited
This information may be collected through cookies or analytics tools.
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# 3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
* Respond to enquiries
* Provide quotes for decorating services
* Communicate about bookings or work
* Improve our website
* Maintain security of our website
We only use your information where we have a lawful reason under **UK GDPR**.
Lawful bases may include:
* Your consent
* Contract (providing a quote or service)
* Legitimate interests (running and improving our business)
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# 4. How We Store Your Information
Your information is stored securely and only kept for as long as necessary to provide services or respond to enquiries.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
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# 5. Sharing Your Information
We **do not sell or rent personal data**.
Your information may only be shared when necessary with:
* Service providers that help operate the website
* Legal authorities if required by law
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# 6. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyse website traffic.
Cookies are small files stored on your device.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
For more information see:
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# 7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
* Request access to your personal data
* Request correction of inaccurate data
* Request deletion of your data
* Object to certain processing
* Request restriction of processing
* Request data portability
To exercise these rights please contact us using the details above.
You also have the right to complain to the **Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)**.
Website:
[https://ico.org.uk](https://ico.org.uk)
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# 8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
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# 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be published on this page.
Wayne Hughes Decorating