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Privacy Policy

Building Control Communications is a brand of Content Media Services Ltd  (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our publishing services. 

Who We Are 

We are Content Media Services Limited, a media and publishing company based in the United Kingdom. We provide publishing and promotional services for businesses and individuals.

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Our registered office: King House, Royal Court, Brook Street, Macclesfield, SK11 7AE 
Contact email: dpo@contentms.co.uk  

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We are the Data Controller of the personal data you provide. 

Information We Collect 

We may collect and process the following personal data: 

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  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number, company name. 

  • Business details: service enquiries, advertising requests, project briefs. 

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies. 

  • Usage data: how you interact with our website (pages visited, links clicked). 

How We Use Your Data 

We process your personal data for the following purposes: 

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  • To provide and manage our publishing services. 

  • To respond to enquiries and communicate with you. 

  • To process advertising orders and service contracts. 

  • To send you updates, offers, and marketing (only where you have consented). 

  • To analyse website usage and improve our services. 

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations. 

Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds to process your data under the UK GDPR: 

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  • Contractual necessity: when data is required to provide our services. 

  • Legitimate interests: for business development, service improvement, and fraud prevention. 

  • Consent: when you subscribe to newsletters or opt-in to marketing. 

  • Legal obligation: where processing is required by law. 

Data Sharing 

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with: 

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  • Service providers (e.g. web hosting, email delivery, analytics). 

  • Professional advisors (legal, financial, compliance). 

  • Regulators and authorities where legally required. 

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All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and comply with GDPR. 

International Transfers 

If we transfer data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure safeguards are in place, such as UK adequacy regulations, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or equivalent protections. 

Data Retention 

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Typically: 

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  • Enquiry and service data: up to 6 years after last contact (for legal/accounting purposes). 

  • Marketing data: until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe. 

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to: 

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  • Access the personal data we hold about you. 

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. 

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”). 

  • Restrict or object to processing of your data. 

  • Request transfer of your data to another provider. 

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time. 

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy  

Data Security 

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

Complaints 

If you have concerns about how we process your data, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk. 

Updates to This Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. 

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