Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ScaffoldingCalculator ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our instant scaffolding cost calculator and website.

2. Information We Collect

When you use our calculator to request a quote, we collect information that you voluntarily provide to us. This includes:

• Contact Details: Name, email address, and telephone number.
• Project Details: Postal code, property type, dimensions, and specific scaffolding requirements.
• Technical Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type (User Agent), and referring URL for security and fraud prevention purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To generate an accurate scaffolding cost estimate based on your inputs.
• To facilitate contact between you and trusted third-party scaffolding providers in your local area.
• To improve our website functionality and user experience.
• To maintain the security of our services (e.g., detecting and preventing spam or malicious activity).

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored in our secure MySQL database. We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

We use LocalStorage to store your theme preference (Light/Dark mode) to ensure a consistent experience during your visit. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

6. Your Rights

Under UK and EU data protection laws (GDPR), you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request that we correct or delete your personal information.
• Object to the processing of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.