Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Data Controller Information

Westmount Construction ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website westmountconstruction.co.uk. We are committed to protecting and respecting your personal privacy in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Personal Information We Collect

When you contact us, request a quote, or interact with our website, we may collect:

• Contact Data: Your name, email address, telephone/mobile number, and postal address or project location.
• Project Details: Information about your property, architectural drawings, requirements, and budget expectations.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and operating system collected anonymously via essential server logs to maintain security.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under Article 6 of the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b)): Processing your data to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract (e.g. preparing an estimate, scheduling site consultations, delivering building works).
• Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)): Responding to inquiries and ensuring the security and operational reliability of our website.
• Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): For non-essential analytics cookies, where you have granted explicit permission via our cookie banner.

4. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to marketing third parties. We may only share relevant project information with vetted subcontractors (such as specialist electricians, plumbers, or structural engineers) strictly necessary to carry out your building work with your prior knowledge.

5. Cookies & PECR Compliance

In accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), our website uses strictly necessary cookies to ensure basic functionality and security. With your consent, we may use anonymised analytics cookies to improve site performance.

You can adjust or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking Cookie Preferences at the bottom of any page.

6. Your Rights Under UK Law

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you (Subject Access Request).
• Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data.
• Request erasure of your personal data ('right to be forgotten') where no statutory retention requirement applies.
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at info@westmountconstruction.co.uk.

7. Complaints

If you have concerns about our data handling, please contact us first so we can resolve it. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.