Who we are
G. Davenport Architecture & Design is a design studio based in Ireland, providing architectural and design services including domestic extensions, one-off houses, interior and furniture design, certification, surveys, and Tailte Éireann mapping.
Data Controller:
G. Davenport Architecture & Design
Email: info@gdavenport.ie
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
Communications: copies of emails or messages exchanged with you.
Contact details: name, phone number, email address, and postal address.
Project information: details about your site, property, or project brief.
Professional information: where relevant, details required for certification, mapping, or surveys.
Website data: such as IP address, browser type, and general analytics information (via cookies or analytics tools).
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Communicate with you about your project or enquiry.
- Provide architectural, design, certification, and mapping services.
- Issue invoices, contracts, and professional documentation.
- Maintain internal records and comply with legal obligations.
- Improve our website and services.
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Consent: when you voluntarily provide information through our website or other contact forms.
Contractual necessity: to prepare or carry out an agreement with you.
Legal obligation: to comply with professional and statutory requirements.
Legitimate interest: to manage and grow our business responsibly.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to meet legal or professional obligations. Project-related records may be retained for up to 7 years after project completion, as required by professional practice guidelines.
Data Sharing & Security
Your information may be shared with trusted third parties who assist in providing our services — for example, planning consultants, engineers, or surveyors — but only when necessary and under strict confidentiality agreements.
All personal data is stored securely, whether electronically or in hard copy, and we take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it from unauthorised access or misuse.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access a copy of your personal data.
- Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data.
- Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances.
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
- Request a transfer of your data (data portability).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@gdavenport.ie
If you are not satisfied with how your data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland:
www.dataprotection.ie
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance. You can adjust your browser settings to block cookies or delete them at any time.
We do not use cookies to track personal information or behaviour beyond basic analytics.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in law or business practice. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
G. Davenport Architecture & Design
Email: info@gdavenport.ie