Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

LA Brickwork Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) delivers over 20 years of expert bricklaying across Rayleigh, Southend, Hockley, and surrounding Essex areas, specialising in new builds, extensions, commercial developments, decorative outdoor brickwork, and insurance-backed repairs. We respect your privacy and manage personal data in compliance with UK GDPR whenever you use our site, request a quote, or engage our services. 

2. Data Controller & Contact

LA Brickwork Ltd
41 Albany Road, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 8TE
 07810 142320 ·  labrickwork01@gmail.com 

3. Personal Data Collected

• Forms: name, email, phone, project type/details, optional photos

• Communications: via phone, email, or site visits

• Website analytics: anonymised IP, device/browser info, pages viewed, session duration—collected via essential and performance cookies only (no advertising/profiling cookies)

4. How We Use Your Data

• Provide quotes and deliver bricklaying services (residential, commercial, decorative, insurance repairs) 

• Send confirmations, invoices, reminders, and project updates

• Improve our website via anonymised analytics

• Maintain records for VAT, warranty, insurance, and legal use

5. Legal Basis for Processing

• Contractual necessity: to carry out your project

• Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our services

• Consent: for optional marketing or follow-ups

• Legal obligation: for VAT, audit, and insurance record-keeping

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent data. We share it only with:

• GDPR-compliant service providers (hosting, email, analytics)

• Insurers, warranty providers, or regulators—only when legally required

7. Cookies & Tracking

• Essential cookies: needed for forms and navigation

• Performance cookies: anonymised analytics only
  No advertising or profiling cookies are used

8. Data Retention

• Project/enquiry records: retained up to 7 years

• Analytics logs: anonymised session data deleted after 24 months; aggregate data retained

9. Your Rights

You may exercise rights to access, correct, erase, restrict, or port your data; withdraw consent; or lodge an ICO complaint. Contact us using details above.

10. Security

We protect your data with SSL encryption, secure UK hosting, access control, firewalls, and staff training—aligned with best practices.

11. International Transfers

All personal data is processed and stored within the UK—no overseas transfers occur.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this policy occasionally. Continued use of our site implies acceptance of changes. The Effective Date above reflects the current version.