At GCS CONTRACTORS LTD, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect any information you provide when using our website or services.

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1. Who We Are

GCS CONTRACTORS LTD
Dencora Business Centre
Nuffield Road, Cambridge
Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TG
Email: contact@gcscontractors.co.uk

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2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Name, company name, and job title
• Contact information, including phone number and email address
• Project details and uploaded plans
• IP address and website usage data (e.g., via cookies)
• Any other information you provide via forms, email, or contact methods

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your enquiries or provide quotes
• Process uploaded plans or project details
• Improve our website and customer service
• Send important service updates or communications
• Maintain internal records

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Consent – when you voluntarily provide us with your details
• Contract – when data is necessary to provide a service or quote
• Legitimate interests – such as improving our services or securing our website

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5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including any legal or reporting obligations.

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6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

• Trusted service providers who assist in running our website or services
• Legal or regulatory authorities if required to do so
• Partners working on projects you’re involved in (with your consent)

All third parties are required to protect your data in line with UK data protection law.

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7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to processing or request data restriction
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@gcscontractors.co.uk

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8. Security

We are committed to keeping your data secure. We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure.

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9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to analyse traffic and improve user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.

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10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Please check this page regularly to ensure you are happy with any changes.