Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2024 • Version 2.1
Gavett is a London residential building contractor committed to transparent, responsible handling of personal data and technical documents. This policy explains how we process information collected through our enquiry form and during project procurement.
Strict Purpose Limitation
Data is gathered solely to quote, manage, and execute residential construction contracts.
Encrypted Storage
All drawings, site notes, and client contact details reside on secured UK servers.
No Third-Party Resale
We never sell or distribute client contacts to external marketing networks.
1. Information we collect
Section 1.0Data submitted via our enquiry form and direct project communications.
When you submit an enquiry regarding a residential alteration, extension, loft conversion, or architect-led build, we collect your name, email address, telephone number, London site postcode/address, property type (such as Victorian terraced, detached, or apartment), and preliminary architectural drawings or project briefs you provide.
2. How your data is used
Section 2.0Strictly for project appraisal, site surveys, and construction management.
We use your personal data exclusively to review structural specifications, schedule site visits, issue project estimates, and liaise with your appointed architect, structural engineer, or party wall surveyor. We do not use your information for automated profiling or unrelated commercial mailings.
3. Storage and data security
Section 3.0Encrypted storage and controlled access for all project records.
All digital submissions, architectural plans, and client communications are stored on secure UK/EU-hosted encrypted cloud servers with role-based access restrictions. Only authorized project managers and technical surveyors access your contact records.
4. Third-party disclosure
Section 4.0No data trading. Disclosures limited to necessary site consultants.
We never sell or rent client data. Information is shared only with verified trade subcontractors, structural engineers, or building control officers directly involved in executing or inspecting your specific build, and only to the extent necessary to perform their technical duties.
5. Data retention periods
Section 5.0Held during the project lifecycle and statutory guarantee periods.
Enquiry submissions that do not proceed to contract are deleted after 12 months. For completed construction projects, technical documentation, warranties, and correspondence are retained for up to 12 years to support structural guarantees and building control records.
6. Your statutory rights under UK GDPR
Section 6.0Full rights of access, rectification, portability, and erasure.
You hold the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, request corrections to inaccurate records, or request complete erasure where statutory construction record obligations permit. To exercise any of these rights, contact our data coordinator directly.
Data controller & queries
If you have questions about how your property details are processed or wish to exercise your data rights, reach our project administration office.