Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 05/08/2025
Last Updated: 05/08/2025

Welcome to Construction Hub, a social networking platform dedicated to transforming communication and collaboration within the construction industry. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with the UK and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We collect the following categories of data:

a) Personal Information

· Name, email address, username, password

· Business/company details (if applicable)

· Profile photos or other uploaded content

b) User-Generated Content

· Posts, comments, messages, group discussions, and shared media

c) Technical Data

· IP address, device type, browser information, operating system, and usage analytics

d) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

· Cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve performance and personalise content

Under the GDPR, we process your data only when we have a lawful basis to do so:

· Consent – When you explicitly agree (e.g., subscribing to emails)

· Contractual necessity – To provide services you request (e.g., creating an account)

· Legal obligation – To comply with legal and regulatory requirements

· Legitimate interests – For purposes such as platform improvement and fraud prevention (provided your rights do not override these interests)

We use your data to:

· Deliver, operate, and maintain our platform and services

· Facilitate networking, messaging, posting, and collaboration features

· Personalise your experience and content

· Enforce our terms and protect user safety

· Communicate with you regarding service updates, support, or promotions (with consent)

We may share your data with:

· Service providers assisting with hosting, analytics, communications, etc.

· Other users, depending on your interactions (e.g., public posts in the Social Hub)

· Authorities, when required by law or to defend legal claims

We do not sell your personal data.

If your data is transferred outside the UK or EU (e.g., to third-party service providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

· Adequacy decisions by the UK or EU

· Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or similar mechanisms

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including legal, regulatory, and business needs. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time.

You have the right to:

· Access your personal data

· Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

· Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)

· Restrict or object to processing

· Port your data to another provider

· Withdraw consent at any time

· Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or your local supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at services@construction-hub.co.uk.

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure servers. However, no method of online transmission is completely secure.

Construction Hub is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

If you have questions, concerns, or data access requests, contact us at:

Construction Hub
Email: services@construction-hub.co.uk