GDPR & Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2025
Data Controller: Jeremy Harding
Phone: 07717 256704
Email: hello@jhardingconstruction.co.uk

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how J Harding Construction Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website or contact us. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our website, submitting an enquiry, or contacting us, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. The Data Controller

The Data Controller for all personal data collected through this website is:

Jeremy Harding
Phone: 07717 256704
Email: hello@jhardingconstruction.co.uk

He is responsible for ensuring that your personal data is processed in accordance with data protection legislation.

3. Personal Data We Collect

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

Contact information – name, email address, phone number, postal address
Project details – any information you provide regarding building work or quotations
Files or images – any documents or images you upload via our contact forms
Website usage data – IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the website (via cookies and analytics tools)
Communication records – emails, calls, and messages exchanged with us

We collect this data when you fill in forms on our website, contact us by phone or email, or otherwise interact with us.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

Respond to your enquiries and provide quotes
Carry out building services as agreed
Manage our relationship with you as a customer
Send relevant communications relating to your project
Improve our website and services through analytics
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We will not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

Contract: To take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract, and to fulfil our contractual obligations once agreed.
Consent: Where you have given clear consent (e.g. for marketing updates).
Legitimate interests: For the effective running of our business (e.g. responding to enquiries, maintaining security).
Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with the law.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes it was collected for, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically:

Enquiry data: up to 2 years
Project records: for the duration of the contract plus up to 6 years (for legal and tax purposes)
Website analytics data: anonymised and retained in accordance with provider policies

7. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

Trusted subcontractors and suppliers, where necessary to deliver your project
Professional advisers (e.g. accountants, legal advisers)
Service providers (e.g. website hosting, analytics, email delivery) under GDPR-compliant agreements
Regulatory bodies, where legally required

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Access – to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure – to request deletion of your data where legally permissible
Restriction – to limit how we process your data
Objection – to object to certain types of processing
Portability – to request transfer of your data to another controller

To exercise any of these rights, contact Jeremy Harding at hello@jhardingconstruction.co.uk or by phone on 07717 256704.

9. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect anonymous usage statistics via tools such as Google Analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer. For more information, see our Cookie Policy .

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, or misuse. Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Jeremy Harding
Phone: 07717 256704
Email: hello@jhardingconstruction.co.uk

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk