Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10/09/25
Last Updated: 10/09/25
1. Who We Are
This Privacy Policy applies to renovere properties dedicated to providing property renovation services in the UK.
We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, we are the data controller.
Our contact details:
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
a) Information You Provide Directly:
- Full name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Any additional information you choose to provide (e.g., messages via contact forms)
b) Information We Collect Automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referral source
- Pages visited and time spent
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7)
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries
- To manage appointments and scheduling
- To send marketing emails (only with your consent)
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – for email marketing and optional communications.
- Contract – to perform a contract or take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
- Legal obligation – to comply with tax, regulatory, or other legal requirements.
- Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business, provided your rights do not override these interests.
5. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your data with:
- Contractors or service providers (e.g., plumbers, electricians, architects) involved in your renovation project
- IT service providers (hosting, CRM systems, email providers)
We ensure all third parties respect your data and comply with data protection law.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- For service delivery: up to 6 years after the end of our business relationship
- For marketing: until you withdraw consent
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyse site traffic, and for marketing purposes.
You can manage your cookie preferences via our [Cookie Policy] or through your browser settings.
Types of cookies used:
- Essential cookies
- Analytical/performance cookies
- Functional cookies
- Advertising cookies (with consent)
8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights:
- Right to access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure – request deletion of your data (in certain circumstances)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (e.g., for marketing)
To exercise any of your rights, contact us at pmarriner@populace.com
9. International Transfers
We generally store your data in the UK or EEA. If data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions) are in place.
10. How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure servers
- Encryption and SSL
- Access controls
- Regular security audits
However, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, especially for information transmitted over the internet.
11. Marketing Communications
If you opt in, we may send you updates about our services, promotions, or news.
You can unsubscribe at any time by contacting us directly.
12. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before submitting personal data.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the “Last Updated” date.
14. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, contact:
Privacy Team
Email: pmarriner@populace.com