Privacy and Cookies Notice
Last updated: 4 October 2026
Who is responsible for your information
Open Water Discovery is currently operated by Deacon MacLeod, who is responsible for the personal information collected through this website.
For privacy enquiries or requests, email info@openwaterdiscovery.net.
Information we collect
When you contact us, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, telephone number, project details and any attachments.
Our website and security providers may also process technical information, including your IP address and browser information, to deliver and protect the website.
Please only include personal information relevant to your enquiry.
How we use your information
We use your information to respond to enquiries, discuss projects and prepare quotations.
Where you ask us about entering into a contract, our lawful basis is taking steps at your request before entering into that contract. For other enquiries, we rely on our legitimate interest in responding to people who contact our business. Website security supports our legitimate interest in protecting the website and preventing abuse.
Providing your information is voluntary, but we may be unable to respond without suitable contact details.
Service providers and overseas processing
We use GoDaddy to host the website and handle website enquiries. Enquiry emails are received and managed through Gmail, provided by Google. The enquiry form also uses Google reCAPTCHA to help prevent spam and abuse.
These providers may process information outside the UK, including in the United States. Their published safeguards include the UK Extension to the EU–US Data Privacy Framework for covered transfers, and contractual safeguards where applicable.
Further information about their processing and transfer safeguards is available at:
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google international-transfer safeguards:
https://policies.google.com/privacy/frameworks
GoDaddy Privacy Policy:
https://www.godaddy.com/legal/agreements/privacy-policy
GoDaddy UK and European privacy disclosures:
https://www.godaddy.com/en-uk/legal/agreements/european-supplemental-privacy-notice
How long we keep information
Enquiries that do not lead to a project are deleted within 12 months of our last meaningful contact.
If an enquiry becomes a client project, relevant information is retained for managing and delivering that project and for applicable accounting, legal and contractual requirements. We will explain any additional uses of your information when needed.
Cookies and similar technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to support its operation and security. Optional visitor tracking is currently disabled.
Google reCAPTCHA processes information to help distinguish genuine enquiries from automated abuse. Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are linked beside the enquiry form.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect website functions.
Your data protection rights
Depending on the circumstances, you can request access to your personal information, correction of inaccurate information, deletion, restriction of processing or a portable copy.
You can also object to processing based on legitimate interests. These rights are subject to the conditions and exceptions in data protection law.
To make a request, email info@openwaterdiscovery.net.
If you are unhappy with how your information is handled, please contact us. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office:
https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/
Changes to this notice
We will update this notice when our business arrangements or use of personal information change, including when Open Water Discovery becomes a registered limited company.