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Privacy Policy (UK GDPR)

PlantaeNet

Last updated: 30.07.2026

PlantaeNet is the trading name of Viktoria Gal, sole trader, based in Hungary.

PlantaeNet provides specialist planting design and consultancy services for clients in the United Kingdom and selected international clients.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used and stored when you visit this website, submit an enquiry or engage with PlantaeNet services.

The majority of services are delivered online. Selected UK-based professional projects may be considered separately by agreement.

This Privacy Policy has been prepared with reference to the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who I Am

Business name: PlantaeNet (trading name of Viktoria Gal, sole trader)
Business location: Hungary
Service type: Specialist planting design and consultancy services
Service area: UK clients and selected international projects
Email: plantaenet@yahoo.com

I act as the data controller for personal data collected through this website and in connection with PlantaeNet services.

A UK correspondence address may be available for official correspondence only:
UK correspondence address: 2509 Esztergom, 2 Székely Mihaly Street, Hungary

2. What Personal Data I Collect

I may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (if provided)
  • Garden location (where relevant)
  • Information you voluntarily provide about your garden, project or requirements
  • Information shared during consultations or through email communication

 

I do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless you choose to provide it.

3. How Your Data Is Collected

Your personal data may be collected when you:

  • Submit a contact or enquiry form
  • Request or book a consultation
  • Communicate with me by email
  • Provide information required for a plant list or planting plan

4. How Your Data Is Used

Your information is used only for purposes related to PlantaeNet services, including:

  • Responding to enquiries
  • Preparing quotations
  • Providing consultations, plant lists and planting plans
  • Communicating about your project
  • Preparing invoices, agreements or other necessary business documents

Your data will not be used for automated decision-making or profiling.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you contact PlantaeNet or submit an enquiry
  • Contract – when processing is necessary to provide requested services
  • Legitimate interests – to manage enquiries, communicate professionally and operate the business

6. Data Sharing

Personal information is not sold, traded or shared with third parties, except where necessary:

  • To comply with legal obligations
  • With professional service providers, such as accounting services, where required for business operation

Only information necessary for the relevant purpose is shared.

7. Data Storage and Security

Personal information is stored securely and accessed only when necessary.

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal data.

Information is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected for, or as required by legal and accounting obligations.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data where applicable
  • Object to certain processing activities
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

 

To exercise your rights, please contact:
Email: plantaenet@yahoo.com

9. Cookies

This website uses essential cookies required for basic functionality unless otherwise stated.

No tracking or marketing cookies are used without appropriate consent.

10. Complaints and Data Protection Authority

If you are not satisfied with how your personal information has been handled, you have the right to raise a concern with the relevant data protection supervisory authority.

For clients in the United Kingdom, this is:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk/

You may contact the ICO for information about your data protection rights or to make a complaint regarding the handling of your personal data.

Before contacting the ICO, you may wish to contact PlantaeNet directly so that any concerns can be addressed where possible.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Email: plantaenet@yahoo.com