Privacy Policy Statement

Artium Construction Ltd respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website, contact us, or engage our services.

This policy has been prepared in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection legislation.

Important Information and Who We Are

Purpose of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Artium Construction Ltd collects and processes personal data through:

• Use of our website 
• Communication with us by email, telephone, post, or online forms 
• Provision of construction and related services 
• Supplier, subcontractor, recruitment, and business relationships 

This website is not intended for children and we do not knowingly collect data relating to children.

It is important that you read this Privacy Policy together with any other privacy notices we may provide when collecting or processing personal data so that you fully understand how and why we use your data.

Controller

Artium Construction Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact Details

Company Name: Artium Construction Ltd
Email Address: info@artiumconstruction.com
Registered Address: Great Western House, Junction 7, Wakefield Road, Leeds, LS10 3DQ

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details above.

You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns before you contact the ICO.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We keep this Privacy Policy under regular review and may update it periodically to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or business operations.

Please ensure the personal data we hold about you is accurate and up to date and inform us of any changes.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, plug-ins, or applications. We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

The Data We Collect About You

Personal data means any information capable of identifying an individual.

We may collect, use, store, and transfer the following categories of personal data:

Identity Data

• Full name 
• Title 
• Username or identifier 
• Date of birth (where required) 

Contact Data

• Billing address 
• Site address 
• Email address 
• Telephone numbers 

Financial Data

• Bank account details 
• Payment information 
• Transaction records 

Transaction Data

• Details of products and services supplied or purchased 
• Payment history 
• Contractual information 

Technical Data

• IP address 
• Browser type and version 
• Device information 
• Operating system 
• Time zone settings 
• Website usage information 

Profile Data

• Preferences 
• Feedback 
• Survey responses 
• Account details 

Usage Data

• Information about how you use our website and services 

Marketing & Communications Data

• Marketing preferences 
• Communication preferences 

Construction & Business Information

As part of delivering construction projects and complying with legal obligations, we may also process:

• Site access records 
• Health & Safety information relevant to site access 
• Training and competency records 
• CCTV footage where applicable 
• Vehicle registration details 
• Emergency contact details 
• Supplier and subcontractor business information 

We will only process such information where necessary and lawful.

Special Category Data

We do not routinely collect special category personal data (such as health information, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or biometric data) unless:

• Required by law; 
• Necessary for health and safety purposes; 
• Required for employment obligations; or 
• Explicit consent has been obtained. 

Where such data is processed, additional safeguards will be applied.

How Your Personal Data Is Collected

We collect personal data through:

Direct Interactions

You may provide data by:

• Completing forms 
• Requesting quotations 
• Entering contracts 
• Corresponding by phone, email, or post 
• Applying for employment 
• Registering for services 
• Providing feedback 

Automated Technologies

When using our website, we may automatically collect Technical Data through:

• Cookies 
• Analytics tools 
• Server logs 
• Similar technologies 

Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further information.

Third Parties & Public Sources

We may receive personal data from:

• Analytics providers 
• Payment providers 
• IT service providers 
• Recruitment agencies 
• Companies House 
• Credit reference agencies 
• Publicly available sources 

How We Use Your Personal Data

We will only use your personal data where permitted by law.

Most commonly, we process your data where:

• It is necessary to perform a contract; 
• It is necessary for our legitimate interests; 
• It is necessary to comply with legal obligations; or 
• You have provided consent. 

Purposes for Using Personal Data

We may use your data to:

• Provide quotations and construction services 
• Manage projects and contracts 
• Process payments and accounts 
• Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships 
• Operate and improve our website 
• Respond to enquiries 
• Manage recruitment and employment 
• Comply with Health & Safety obligations 
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements 
• Prevent fraud and maintain security 
• Send relevant marketing communications where lawful 

Marketing Communications

We may use your Identity, Contact, Technical, Usage, and Profile Data to provide information about services we believe may interest you.

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking unsubscribe links; or 
• Contacting us directly. 

We will not share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality; 
• Analyse website usage; and 
• Enhance user experience. 

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

Further information should be provided within a separate Cookie Policy.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

• Professional advisers; 
• Insurers; 
• Accountants; 
• Legal advisers; 
• IT and cloud service providers; 
• Payment providers; 
• Regulatory authorities; 
• Government bodies; 
• Clients where contractually necessary; 
• Subcontractors and suppliers involved in project delivery. 

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data and process it lawfully.

International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• UK adequacy regulations; 
• International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs); 
• Standard contractual clauses; or 
• Other lawful safeguards permitted under UK GDPR. 

Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data from:

• Unauthorised access; 
• Loss; 
• Misuse; 
• Alteration; 
• Disclosure; or 
• Destruction. 

Access to personal data is limited to employees, subcontractors, and service providers who have a legitimate business need.

We maintain procedures for managing suspected data breaches and will notify affected individuals and regulators where legally required.

Data Retention

We will retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Legal obligations; 
• Tax and accounting requirements; 
• Insurance requirements; 
• Contractual obligations; 
• Dispute resolution. 

Typically, customer, supplier, and financial records will be retained for a minimum of six years where legally required.

Where data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Your Legal Rights

Under UK GDPR, individuals have rights including:

• The right to access personal data; 
• The right to correct inaccurate data; 
• The right to request deletion; 
• The right to restrict processing; 
• The right to object to processing; 
• The right to data portability; 
• The right to withdraw consent; 
• Rights relating to automated decision-making. 

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we process your personal data, please contact us first so we can attempt to resolve your concerns.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Monitoring & Review

This Privacy Policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable legislation and business requirements.