Privacy Policy
Last updated: 4 February 2026
1. Introduction
GPD Carpentry ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out our contact form
- Request a quote
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us by phone or email
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address
- Project details
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your enquiries and provide quotes
- Deliver the services you have requested
- Send you updates about your project
- Improve our website and services
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data
- Contract: Where processing is necessary for a contract with you
- Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with the law
- Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating our website and business
- Professional advisers such as lawyers and accountants
- Government authorities when required by law
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate personal data
- Request erasure of your personal data
- Object to processing of your personal data
- Request restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
GPD Carpentry
Email: info@gpdcarpentry.co.uk
Phone: [Your Phone Number]