Privacy Policy

Equity Project Management and Contracting is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, engage our services, or interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address
• Project details and requirements
• Payment and billing information

This information is collected when you:

• Submit enquiries via our website or contact forms
• Request a quote or engage our services
• Communicate with us via phone, email, or in person

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide quotations
• Deliver construction, contracting, and project management services
• Communicate updates regarding your project
• Process payments and transactions
• Send marketing communications via email and SMS (where permitted by law)
• Improve our services and customer experience
• Monitor and analyse website usage

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases under UK data protection law:

• Consent – for marketing communications
• Contractual Necessity – to provide agreed services
• Legitimate Interests – to respond to enquiries, manage projects, and improve our services
• Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with trusted third parties, including:

• Subcontractors, tradespeople, architects, and engineers involved in your project
• Payment processors (for example, Stripe, PayPal, or banking providers)
• IT and website service providers
• Analytics providers such as Google Analytics

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and process it in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

5. International Data Transfers

As some of our service providers may operate outside the UK, your personal data may be transferred internationally. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience
• Analyse website traffic
• Support marketing and advertising efforts

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• 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)

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

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 effective date.