Construction Intelligence – Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Construction Intelligence (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent, secure and lawful manner.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights under UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using www.constructionintelligence.co.uk (the “Site”), you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Construction Intelligence is a UK-based digital news and media publication covering construction, infrastructure, engineering, energy and related industries.
For the purposes of data protection law, Construction Intelligence is the data controller of your personal data.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
Email: privacy@constructionintelligence.co.uk
Website: www.constructionintelligence.co.uk
2. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to personal data collected from:
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Visitors to our website
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Newsletter subscribers
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Users who contact us
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Contributors, advertisers, and partners
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Users who comment or submit content (where enabled)
This policy does not apply to third-party websites linked from our Site.
3. What Is Personal Data?
“Personal Data” means any information that identifies you directly or indirectly, including but not limited to:
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Name
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Email address
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Telephone number
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IP address
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Location data
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Device and browser information
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User-generated content (comments, submissions)
4. Personal Data We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal data when you:
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Subscribe to newsletters
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Contact us via forms or email
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Submit press releases or editorial content
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Comment on articles
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Register for events, webinars or promotions
This may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Company name
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Job title
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Message content
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Pages visited and time spent
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Referring and exit URLs
This data helps us understand how our site is used and improve performance.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Enable essential site functionality
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Analyse traffic and usage
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Measure advertising performance
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Personalise content and ads
Types of cookies we may use include:
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Essential cookies
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Analytics cookies
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Advertising cookies
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Functionality cookies
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Social media cookies
For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
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Deliver news, content and services
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Send newsletters and updates (with consent)
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Respond to enquiries
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Improve site performance and user experience
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Monitor and prevent misuse or fraud
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Comply with legal obligations
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Deliver relevant advertising
We do not sell your personal data.
6. Legal Bases for Processing (UK & EU Users)
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
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Your consent
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Performance of a contract
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Legal obligation
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Legitimate interests (e.g. analytics, site security, editorial improvement)
You may withdraw consent at any time.
7. Sharing Your Information
We may share personal data with:
Service Providers
Trusted third parties who help us operate the Site, such as:
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Hosting providers
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Email platforms
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Analytics providers
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Advertising networks
These providers are contractually required to protect your data.
Legal & Regulatory Authorities
Where required to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
Business Transfers
If Construction Intelligence is sold, merged, or restructured, personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
8. Advertising & Analytics
We may work with third-party advertising and analytics partners (e.g. Google Analytics, ad networks). These partners may use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You can manage advertising preferences via:
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data
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Restrict processing
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Object to processing
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Data portability
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Withdraw consent
To exercise your rights, contact:
📧 privacy@constructionintelligence.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
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Provide services
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Meet legal and regulatory obligations
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Resolve disputes
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Enforce agreements
Data may be anonymised and retained for analytical purposes.
11. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in the United Kingdom or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. Appropriate safeguards are applied where required.
12. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.