Privacy Policy
Apointum Construction Services LTD
Effective Date: 25th September 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Apointum Construction Services LTD (“Apointum,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you engage with us, whether through our website, by email, telephone, or in person.
We are committed to safeguarding your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
Company Name: Apointum Construction Services LTD
Company Number: 16742606
Registered Office: First Floor, Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JW
Email: info@apointum.com
We act as the data controller of the personal information we collect.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Identity Data: Name, job title, company details.
Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, postal address.
Business Data: Contract details, payment information, project specifications.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and cookies when you use our website.
Communication Data: Records of correspondence, enquiries, and feedback.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We process your data for the following purposes:
To provide and manage our construction and contract introduction services.
To communicate with you regarding projects, opportunities, or enquiries.
To process payments, invoices, and commissions.
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
For marketing purposes (only where you have consented or where we have a legitimate interest).
To improve our website, services, and client relationships.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under the UK GDPR:
Contractual necessity – to perform our obligations under a contract with you.
Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Legitimate interests – to operate our business, develop services, and prevent fraud.
Consent – where you have explicitly agreed (e.g., to receive marketing emails).
6. Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your data with:
Professional advisers (e.g., accountants, insurers, legal advisers).
Subcontractors, suppliers, or business partners necessary to deliver our services.
Payment service providers for invoicing and commission purposes.
Regulatory bodies or law enforcement, where required by law.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
7. International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards in line with UK GDPR requirements (e.g., adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses).
8. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, including:
Contracts and financial records – retained for 6 years for tax and legal purposes.
General enquiries – retained for up to 12 months.
Marketing data – retained until you withdraw consent or opt out.
9. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
10. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
The right to access your personal data.
The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
The right to erase your data (subject to legal obligations).
The right to restrict or object to processing.
The right to data portability.
The right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
You can exercise your rights by contacting us at info@apointum.com.
11. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
12. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, please contact us first.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the “Effective Date” shown at the top.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Apointum Construction Services LTD
Address: First Floor, Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JW
Email: info@apointum.com
Company No.: 16742606