Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

Basildon Construction Academy (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when using our website: https://basildonconstructionacademy.com.

The academy is operated by Basildon Council, which is the data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, please contact:
[email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when contacting us through the website’s enquiry form. This may include:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Any other information you include in your message

We do not collect payment details or sensitive personal data through this website.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries about the Construction Academy, training courses, or events

  • To manage and record your contact with us

  • To improve our services and website functionality

  • To comply with legal obligations as a local authority service

We will not use your personal data for marketing purposes without your consent, and we will never sell or rent your information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: when you submit an enquiry through our contact form

  • Public task or legitimate interest: where processing is necessary for the delivery and management of council services, including the Construction Academy

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with other departments within Basildon Council or approved partners involved in delivering training and employment programmes.

We will not share your information with any third parties for marketing or unrelated purposes unless required to do so by law.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, typically, until your enquiry has been fully resolved or for a period consistent with Basildon Council’s data retention policy.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. The CookieYes banner allows you to manage and consent to cookies.
Cookies may collect non-personal information such as browser type, device, and visit duration.

For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy, which explains the types of cookies used and how to manage your preferences.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Only authorised staff members and service providers have access to your data, and they are required to handle it securely and confidentially.

9. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw your consent (where applicable)

  • Object to processing or request restriction of use

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

For more details on your rights, visit https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Basildon Construction Academy
Operated by Basildon Council
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://basildonconstructionacademy.com