Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 14 May 2026

1. INTRODUCTION
JCM Scaffolding Ltd ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (https://jcmscaffolding.co.uk/) or use our scaffolding services.

2. DATA CONTROLLER
JCM Scaffolding Ltd
Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1
Company Number: 13516611

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT & HOW WE USE IT
We process personal data through the following technical integrations on our website:
- Contact Information: When you contact us for quotes, we collect your name, address, and phone number to fulfill our contract with you.
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4): We use GA4 to understand website traffic. GA4 does not store IP addresses but uses identifiers to distinguish unique users and sessions.
- Google Maps: We embed Google Maps to show our service area. Google may collect your IP address and location data.
- YouTube: We may embed videos. YouTube (owned by Google) may collect data about your viewing habits and device.
- Google Fonts: Our website uses Google Fonts to ensure a consistent design. When you visit, your browser may send your IP address to Google’s servers to load these fonts.
- Elementor: We use the Elementor page builder. While Elementor itself does not collect personal data from visitors, any information you submit via forms on our site is processed through our WordPress installation.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
- Contractual Necessity: To provide scaffolding quotes and services.
- Consent: For non-essential cookies (Analytics, Marketing).
- Legitimate Interests: For website security and functional improvements (e.g., using Google Fonts).

5. DATA TRANSFERS
As we use services provided by Google (Analytics, Maps, YouTube, Fonts), your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside the UK, including in the United States. We ensure these providers offer adequate protection under the UK GDPR.

6. DATA SECURITY & RETENTION
We store your data securely and only for as long as necessary. For Google Analytics, we set our data retention period to 14 months.

7. YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You can also withdraw your consent for cookies at any time.