Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last updated: December 2024

Introduction

PRAITE is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our permitted development assessment tool.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

1. Information We Collect

Assessment Data

We collect information you provide when using our permitted development assessment tool, including property details, measurements, and project specifications. This data is used solely to provide accurate GPDO assessments.

Usage Analytics

We collect anonymized usage data to improve our service, including pages visited, assessment completion rates, and general user interactions. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.

Contact Information

When you contact us or create an account, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

Your assessment data is used to provide accurate permitted development guidance based on current GPDO regulations.

Service Improvement

We analyze aggregated, anonymized data to improve our assessment accuracy and user experience.

Communication

We may use your contact information to respond to inquiries and provide service updates (only if you have consented).

3. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

Assessment progress is stored locally in your browser to allow you to continue assessments across sessions. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you choose to save or export results.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

No Sale of Data

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to receive this data in a structured, commonly used format.

Correction and Deletion

You can request correction of inaccurate personal data or deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

Objection and Restriction

You have the right to object to or restrict processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Withdrawal of Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies to enable basic website functionality and save your assessment progress.

Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Cookie Control

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact our Privacy Officer:

Address: PRAITE Privacy Officer
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately.

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