Last updated: 28 January 2026
Version: 1.3
Fernandes Binns Architects Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and providing a secure, transparent experience when using our website.
This page sets out:
- How we collect, use, and share your personal data (Privacy Policy)
- How we use cookies and other tracking technologies (Cookie Policy)
- The terms under which you may use our website (Website Terms of Use)
By using our website, you agree to the terms and practices described in this policy. Please read it carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date above reflects the most recent version. Please check this page regularly to stay informed of any changes.
1. About Us
This website is operated by Fernandes Binns Architects Ltd (“FBA”, “we”, “us”, “our”).
Fernandes Binns Architects Ltd
52 Montrose Terrace
Email: info@fb-architects.co.uk
Telephone: 0131 5634651
For the purposes of UK data protection law, we are the data controller of your personal data.
2. Website Terms of Use
2.1 Acceptance of these terms
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
2.2 Information on this site
The information on this website is provided for general information only. It does not constitute professional, technical, architectural or legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for tailored professional advice.
2.3 Intellectual property
All content on this website, including text, drawings, graphics, images, logos, downloads and software, is owned by or licensed to FBA and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may:
- view and download content for personal or internal business use only
You may not:
- reproduce, republish or distribute content commercially
- systematically extract data
- use data mining, scraping or automated tools
without our prior written consent.
2.4 External links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
2.5 Liability
While we take reasonable care to ensure the information on this site is accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations regarding its completeness or accuracy.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for any loss arising from reliance on this website or its contents.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for:
- death or personal injury caused by negligence
- fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
- any liability which cannot be excluded by law
2.6 Governing law
These Terms are governed by the law of Scotland, and disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.
3. Privacy Policy
3.1 What information we collect
We may collect and process:
Information you provide
- name
- company name
- email address
- telephone number
- project information
- correspondence and enquiries
Automatically collected information
- IP address
- browser type
- device information
- pages visited
- usage statistics
- cookie data
3.2 How we collect information
We collect data when you:
- submit enquiries or forms
- contact us by email or phone
- use our website
- accept cookies
3.3 Lawful bases for processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on:
- Contract – to respond to enquiries or provide services
- Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our website and business
- Consent – for marketing and non-essential cookies
- Legal obligation – regulatory/accounting requirements
3.4 How we use your information
We use your data to:
- respond to enquiries
- provide architectural services
- manage client relationships
- improve our website
- send marketing communications (where you have consented)
- comply with legal obligations
3.5 Marketing
We will only send marketing emails where you have opted in or where permitted by law.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us.
3.6 Sharing your information
We may share personal data where necessary with trusted third parties who support our business operations or where required for professional or legal reasons. These may include:
- IT and website hosting providers
- consultants and contractors working on projects
- professional advisers, including legal, financial and insurance advisers
- our professional indemnity insurers and brokers
- regulators or professional bodies
- analytics and service providers
Third parties process personal data only on our instructions and subject to appropriate confidentiality and security obligations.
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
3.7 International transfers
Some providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.
3.8 Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, regulatory, contractual, insurance and professional obligations.
Typical retention periods include:
- Enquiries: up to 24 months
- Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn or you unsubscribe
- Financial and accounting records: as required by law
- Client and project records (including project correspondence, drawings, contracts and related personal data): retained for extended periods where necessary to comply with legal and professional responsibilities and to enable us to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
In particular, construction and building safety legislation (including the Building Safety Act 2022) may require records to be retained for up to 15–30 years or longer depending on the project and the date of completion.
We securely delete or anonymise personal data when it is no longer required.
3.9 Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
3.10 Your rights
You have the right to:
- access your data
- correct inaccurate data
- request deletion
- restrict or object to processing
- data portability
- withdraw consent at any time
- lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
ICO website: http://www.ico.org.uk
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@fb-architects.co.uk
4. Cookie Policy
4.1 What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and provide analytics information.
4.2 How we use cookies
We use:
Strictly necessary cookies
Required for basic website functionality. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it (e.g. Google Analytics).
Functionality cookies
Remember your preferences.
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies without consent.
4.3 Consent
When you first visit our site, you will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You may change your preferences at any time via our cookie settings tool.
4.4 Managing cookies
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
4.5 Specific cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | |
| session | Site function | FBA | session |
5. Changes to this Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.