Last Updated: [Jan-2026]
Company: Deans Mead (Trading as Deans Constructions MCR Ltd)
Website: https://deansmead.com/
Company: Deans Mead (Trading as Deans Constructions MCR Ltd)
Website: https://deansmead.com/
1. Introduction
Deans Mead respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our construction services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and physical property address.
- Project Data: Site photos, building plans, and project-specific requirements provided for quotes or active builds.
- Financial Information: Billing address and payment details required for invoicing and accounting.
- Technical Data: IP address and browsing behavior collected via Google Analytics to improve our website experience.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
- Provide detailed construction quotes and manage your building projects.
- Communicate with you regarding project updates or site visits.
- Fulfill our contractual obligations, including invoicing and structural warranties.
- Comply with legal and health and safety regulations.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:
- Contractual Necessity: To perform the services you have requested.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with building regulations or tax laws.
- Legitimate Interests: To respond to inquiries and manage our business efficiently.
- Consent: Where you have explicitly opted in (e.g., for marketing).
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We only share it with trusted third parties when necessary, such as:
- Sub-contractors: Electricians or plumbers required to complete specific parts of your project.
- Local Authorities: Building Control or Planning Departments for project approval.
- Professional Advisors: Our accountants or legal counsel.
6. Data Security and Retention
- Security: We implement robust physical and electronic measures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of your data.
- Retention: We keep your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, typically for [e.g., 6–7 years] to satisfy UK tax and warranty obligations.
7. Your Legal Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to a copy of your data (Subject Access Request).
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request the deletion of your data where no legal reason exists to keep it.
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
- Email: [info@deansmead.com]
- Address: [2 Lansdowne Road, Croydon, CR9 2ER]