Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 2025

F. Watson & Son Ltd (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or contact us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact details such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you complete a form or contact us.

  • Project enquiries and any details you provide regarding your building or construction needs.

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and site usage statistics (collected through cookies and analytics tools).

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used only for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Responding to your enquiries and providing requested services.

  • Managing ongoing projects and client relationships.

  • Sending you updates, news, or information if you have opted in.

  • Improving our website and user experience.

  • Meeting legal and regulatory requirements.

3. How We Share Your Information

We will never sell your personal data. We may share your information only with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers who support our business operations (e.g. IT support, website hosting).

  • Professional partners directly involved in your project, but only where necessary.

  • Regulatory authorities, if required by law.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against accidental loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.

6. Your Rights

Under the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).

  • Restrict or object to certain types of processing.

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse usage. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our [Cookie Policy].

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

F. Watson & Son Ltd
Route des Cornus
St Martin, Guernsey, GY4 6PZ
Phone: 01481 239034
Email: [email protected]