AM Building Surveyors Ltd
Effective Date: 04/02/2024

At AM Building Surveyors Ltd, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

AM Building Surveyors Ltd is a private limited company registered in the United Kingdom. We provide professional surveying services including homebuyer reports, building surveys, and related consultancy.

Company Name: AM Building Surveyors Ltd
Company Registration Number: 15458666
Email: info@ambuildingsurveyors.co.uk
Phone: 0113 403 4665

We are the “data controller” for the purposes of data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data – Name, title, date of birth, etc.
• Contact Data – Address, email address, phone numbers.
• Property Information – Details about the property you are buying/selling/surveying.
• Financial Data – Payment and billing information, if applicable.
• Technical Data – IP address, browser type, and interactions with our website.
• Marketing Preferences – Your choices regarding receiving marketing from us.

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect your personal data through:

• Direct interactions (e.g., when you contact us via phone, email, or our website)
• Third-party sources such as estate agents, mortgage advisors, conveyancers or surveying comparison websites
• Our website and online contact forms

4. Why We Use Your Data (Legal Basis)

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Common lawful bases include:

• Contractual necessity – to perform the services you request
• Legal obligation – to comply with legal or regulatory requirements
• Legitimate interests – to run our business and improve our services
• Consent – when you opt in to marketing communications

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide surveying services
• Manage billing and payments
• Communicate with you about your enquiry or project
• Send service updates or marketing (if opted in)
• Comply with legal obligations

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

• Subcontractors or consultants working on our behalf
• IT and cloud service providers
• Legal or regulatory authorities, if required

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law. Typically, we keep records for up to 6 years for legal and tax purposes.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your information, including secure systems, encryption, and access controls. 

9. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to processing or request restrictions
• Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@ambuildingsurveyors.co.uk

10. Cookies

Our website does note use cookies. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
AM Building Surveyors Ltd
Info@ambuildingsurveyors.co.uk
01134034665

If you’re not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)at www.ico.org.uk.