Privacy Notice
What data we collect, why, how long we keep it, and your rights under UK GDPR.
Who we are
ADE Scaffolding (Bradford), trading as ADE Scaffolding, registered office 463 King's Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1ND, United Kingdom.
Contact for privacy matters: adescaffolding@gmail.com · 07955 229596
What data we collect
- Quote / contact form: your name, phone, postcode, optional email, and a brief description of the job.
- WhatsApp / phone enquiries: the number you contact us from and the content of your message.
- Site photos: only at jobs we attend, with the property owner's informed consent. Vehicle number plates are blurred before publication.
- Cookies: see the Cookies section below.
Why we collect it (lawful basis)
- Quote enquiries: legitimate interests (UK GDPR Art 6(1)(f)) — answering the quote you requested.
- Active job records: contract (Art 6(1)(b)) — performing the agreed work and meeting HMRC/health-and-safety obligations.
- Cookies (non-essential): consent (Art 6(1)(a)) — granted via the cookie banner and withdrawable at any time.
How long we keep it
- Unconverted quote enquiries: 12 months.
- Active job records (invoices, materials, sign-off): 6 years (HMRC requirement).
- Marketing list: until you unsubscribe.
Who we share it with
- Web hosting: Cloudflare Pages (UK and EU regions).
- Email: Google Workspace.
- WhatsApp: Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (when you message us).
We do not sell or rent your data.
Your rights
You can ask us to: access, correct, delete, port, or restrict processing of your data. Email adescaffolding@gmail.com to exercise any of these rights.
Cookies we set
| Cookie | Purpose | Category | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| ade-cc-v1 | Stores your cookie banner choice | Strictly necessary | Until cleared |
The site does not currently load Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party tracking. If we add these in future, they will only load with your explicit consent and will appear in this table.
Third-party content
The site loads fonts from Google Fonts and may load embedded WhatsApp / Google Maps when you click the relevant buttons. These transfer your IP address to those providers; that's why we ask for cookie consent before any non-essential third-party content loads.
Complaints
You can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk · 0303 123 1113.