Privacy policy

Effective Date: 21/07/2025
Last Updated: 21/07/2025

At Kent Construction Consultants Limited, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website: www.kentconstructionconsultants.co.uk or engage with our cost consultancy services.

This policy is compliant with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Kent Construction Consultants Limited is a cost consultancy firm based in the UK. We provide commercial and cost management advice for construction and development projects.

Registered Office: The Old Stable, Margate, CT9 5QX
Email: info@kcclimited.co.uk
Phone: 01843809109
Data Controller: Kent Construction Consultants Limited is the controller of your personal data for the purposes of UK data protection laws.

2. What Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Data You Provide to Us

When you contact us or use our services, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Company name

  • Job title

  • Project-related information

  • Any additional information you provide in communications

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referral source

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • This is collected via cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6).

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we only process personal data where we have a lawful basis, which may include:

  • Consent – when you have given clear consent to process your data.

  • Contract – to fulfil a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering a contract.

  • Legal obligation – where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

  • Legitimate interests – to pursue our business interests, provided these are not overridden by your rights.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We may use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries or requests

  • Provide our consultancy services

  • Manage our relationship with you

  • Send service-related communications

  • Improve our website and service offerings

  • Maintain legal or regulatory compliance

  • We do not use your data for unsolicited marketing without your explicit consent.

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your personal data with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., IT support, web hosting, CRM tools)

  • Subcontractors or partners involved in your project (when necessary and with appropriate safeguards)

  • Regulators or law enforcement if required by law

  • We ensure all third parties handle your data in compliance with UK data protection law.

6. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyse traffic using tools such as Google Analytics

  • Understand how users engage with our content

  • You can manage cookie preferences in your browser. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].

7. Data Retention

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

  • To fulfil the purpose for which it was collected

  • To comply with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations

  • For the establishment or defence of legal claims

  • Typically, we retain client and contact data for 6 years after the end of a business relationship unless otherwise required.

8. International Data Transfers

We do not routinely transfer data outside the UK. If we do, we will ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions) are in place to protect your data.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure (in certain circumstances)

  • Object to processing

  • Request restriction of processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent (if processing is based on consent)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

  • To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@kcclimited.co.uk

  • To complain to the ICO: www.ico.org.uk

10. Security of Your Data

We use appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your data, including:

Secure servers

Access controls

Encryption (where necessary)

Staff training

Despite our efforts, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We recommend checking this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

Kent Construction Consultants Limited
Old Stable Barn,
Hartsdown Park,
Margate,
Kent,
CT9 5QX

Email: info@kcclimited.co.uk
Phone: 018430809109