1. Who We Are

SDM Builders Ltd is a building and construction company operating in Dorset and surrounding areas.

Website: https://sdmbuildersltd.co.uk
Email: info@sdmbuildersltd.co.uk
Telephone: 07966 490988

For the purposes of data protection law, SDM Builders Ltd is the Data Controller responsible for your personal data.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Postal address (if provided)
• Enquiry details and correspondence
• IP address and basic technical data
• Website usage data via cookies and analytics tools

We only collect personal data that is necessary and relevant to providing our services.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data when you:

• Complete a contact or enquiry form on our website
• Contact us by phone, email, or social media
• Request a quotation or information about our services
• Use our website (via cookies and analytics)

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries and requests
• Provide quotations and services
• Communicate with you about ongoing or potential work
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will not use your personal data for unrelated purposes.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you have given clear permission
• Contract – where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract
• Legal obligation – where required by law
• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business, provided your rights are not overridden

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share data only with:

• Professional advisers (such as accountants or insurers)
• Trusted service providers supporting our website or IT systems
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes it was collected for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website performance. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.

Last updated: 22nd January 2026

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

SDM Builders Ltd
Email: info@sdmbuildersltd.co.uk