Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

EchoSight is a UK-based ecological consultancy operated by Jack Curry, providing ecological survey, analysis, and project support services.

Data Controller: Jack Curry trading as EchoSight

Email: jack.curry@echosight.co.uk

Website: https://echosight.co.uk

EchoSight is the data controller for personal data processed through this website and in the course of providing services.

2. What personal data we collect

We collect only data that is necessary and proportionate. This may include:

• Name, job title, organisation
• Email address and phone number
• Project-related correspondence and instructions
• Billing and invoicing details
• Technical metadata (e.g. IP address) where basic analytics are used

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless lawfully required and explicitly provided.

3. How personal data is collected

Data may be collected when you:

• Contact us via email or website forms
• Request quotations or proposals
• Engage EchoSight for services
• Correspond during a project lifecycle

4. Lawful basis for processing

EchoSight processes personal data under the following UK GDPR lawful bases:

• Contract - to deliver agreed services
• Legitimate interests - project communication, service improvement, internal administration
• Legal obligation - accounting, tax, and regulatory compliance
• Consent - where explicitly provided

5. How we use personal data

Personal data is used solely to:

• Respond to enquiries and quotations
• Deliver ecological and consultancy services
• Manage projects and communications
• Issue invoices and maintain financial records
• Improve internal processes and service quality

EchoSight does not sell or trade personal data.

6. Data sharing

Data may be shared only where necessary, including with:

• Accounting or invoicing providers
• Secure cloud storage and collaboration platforms
• Professional advisers

All third parties are required to process data securely and lawfully.

7. Data retention

Data is retained only as long as necessary:

• Enquiries: up to 24 months
• Project records: typically 6-7 years
• Financial records: as required by UK law

Data is securely deleted when no longer required.

8. Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or erasure
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

Requests should be sent to jack.curry@echosight.co.uk.

9. Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

10. Complaints

If you have concerns, please contact us directly. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).