Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14/01/26

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent and lawful manner, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.


1. Who We Are

Monarch Signs
21A Hellesdon Park Rd, Norwich, NR6 5DR
Email: norwich@monarchsigns.com
Website: www.monarchsigns.com

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.


2. Information We Collect

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

  • Contact details such as name, email address and phone number

  • Business information provided through contact forms or enquiries

  • Email address and preferences when you subscribe to our mailing list

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information and pages visited


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries and provide requested services

  • To improve the performance, usability and visibility of our website

  • To send marketing emails where you have explicitly opted in

  • To monitor and analyse website performance and search visibility


4. Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor and maintain our website’s presence in Google search results.

Google Search Console does not collect personally identifiable information about visitors. It provides anonymised data such as:

  • Search queries used to find our website

  • Page performance in search results

  • Technical issues affecting search visibility

This data is used solely to improve website performance, content relevance and search engine optimisation.


5. Email Marketing & Mailchimp

If you subscribe to our mailing list, your email address and any additional information you provide will be stored and processed using Mailchimp, a third-party email marketing platform.

Mailchimp is fully GDPR compliant and uses appropriate safeguards to protect your data. Your information will be used to:

  • Send newsletters, updates and marketing communications

  • Track email engagement such as opens and clicks

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email or by contacting us directly.


6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – where you have opted in to receive marketing communications

  • Legitimate interests – to improve our website and services

  • Contractual necessity – where data is required to respond to enquiries or provide services

  • Legal obligation – where required by law


7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:

  • Website analytics and performance tools (such as Google)

  • Email marketing services (such as Mailchimp)

  • IT and hosting providers where required for service delivery

All third parties are required to process data securely and in accordance with data protection laws.


8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.


9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, 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

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.


10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse performance. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy or manage your preferences via your browser settings.


11. 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.