Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
At GVM Construction, your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (www.gvmconstruction.com) or use our services.
We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
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Contact details — such as your name, email address, phone number, and company name when you fill out our contact form.
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Technical data — including your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behaviour on our website (via cookies or analytics tools).
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Project or service-related data — details you provide when requesting a quote or professional service.
We only collect the minimum amount of data required to provide our services efficiently.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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To respond to your enquiries or service requests;
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To provide professional engineering and surveying services;
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To improve our website’s performance and user experience;
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To comply with legal obligations or regulatory requirements.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
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Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information via forms or email.
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Contract: When processing is necessary to deliver our services or respond to client requests.
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Legitimate interests: To maintain and improve our business operations.
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Legal obligation: When required to comply with UK law or professional regulations.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal and accounting requirements.
Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.
6. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Your information is stored securely within the United Kingdom or in data centres that comply with GDPR standards.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you;
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Request correction of inaccurate data;
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Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”);
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Object to or restrict data processing;
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Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at gabi@gvmconstruction.com.
8. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymous analytics data.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
9. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools such as Google Analytics to monitor website performance.
These services collect anonymous information and comply with UK GDPR regulations.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The latest version will always be available on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will indicate any revisions.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
📧 gabi@gvmconstruction.com
📍 Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
