Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Burns Construction Services Ltd is a UK-based construction and civil engineering consultancy. For the purpose of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, we are the data controller of your personal information.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

• Personal identification information: name, email address, phone number, postal address
   
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, time zone, referring pages
   
• Cookies and usage data (see section 6)
   
• Communications: any information you provide when contacting us directly
   

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
   
• Contact you with service updates or promotional information (where consent is given)
   
• Improve our website and services
   
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
   

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We only process your personal data when legally permitted. The most common legal bases include:

• Consent: you have given clear permission
   
• Contractual necessity: to provide a service you have requested
   
• Legal obligation: to comply with the law
   
• Legitimate interests: where it does not override your data rights
   

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share your information only:

• With service providers who help us operate our business (under strict confidentiality)
   
• When legally required (e.g. by law enforcement or court order)
   
• With your express consent

6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

When you visit our website, we may place cookies or similar technologies (such as pixels or local storage) on your device to improve your experience and help us understand how you interact with our content.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you browse a website. They help remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and enable certain features.

Type                                  Purpose     

Necessary Cookies        Enable basic site functionality like page navigation and secure access.   Analytical Cookies        Help us understand how visitors interact (e.g. Google Analytics).   

Functionality Cookies  Remember user preferences and settings.   

Marketing Cookies        Track browsing to deliver relevant ads (if used).    

How You Can Control Cookies:

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. You can also set your browser to block cookies entirely. Be aware that disabling cookies may impact website functionality.
 

Third-Party Cookies:

We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) which may set their own cookies. These providers are subject to their own privacy policies.

7. Your Data Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion 
• Object to or restrict processing 
• Withdraw consent at any time 
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact us.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, or to meet legal obligations. After that, your data is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Security of Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact us.