Habibat Privacy Policy
Introduction
Effective Date: April 2026
Last Updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Habibat (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Habibat is a UK-based organisation providing ecological and environmental services.
Data Controller: Habibat
Contact Email: enquiries@habibat.co.uk
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the details above.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Information you provide directly
Name
Email address
Phone number
Company name (if applicable)
Any information submitted via contact forms or email
Information collected automatically
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring website
This information is typically collected through cookies and analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries and provide requested information
To deliver our services
To improve our website and user experience
To monitor website performance and usage
To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
Legitimate interests – responding to enquiries and improving our services
Consent – where you have agreed to cookies or marketing communications
Contract – where processing is necessary to provide services
Legal obligation – where required by law
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience.
Cookies may:
Enable core site functionality
Help us understand how users interact with the site
Improve performance and usability
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:
Website hosting providers
Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics or similar)
IT and system administration providers
All third parties are required to respect your data and process it securely.
We do not allow third parties to use your data for their own purposes.
7. Data Storage and Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:
Secure servers and hosting
Access controls
Encryption where appropriate
We only retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing
Request restriction of processing
Request transfer of your data
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
Marketing Communications
We will only send marketing communications where you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us directly.
Embedded Content
(e.g. videos/maps)
Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, maps). These services may collect data as if you visited their website directly.