Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what information we hold. This notice explains how we collect and use your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

We collect and process the following information:

Names and job titles
Contact information including email addresses and phone numbers
Business addresses
Project-related communications and documents
Site access and security information where relevant
Payment and financial information for billing purposes

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide our construction and maintenance services
Communicate about projects and services
Process payments and maintain accounts
Meet our contractual obligations
Comply with legal requirements
Ensure site safety and security
Improve our services

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

Contract performance: To fulfill our contractual obligations
Legal obligation: To comply with laws and regulations
Legitimate interests: To provide and improve our services
Consent: Where specifically provided for marketing communications

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure security of your personal data, including:

Secure data storage systems
Access controls and authentication
Staff training on data protection
Regular security assessments
Encryption where appropriate

Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

Subcontractors and suppliers necessary for project delivery
Professional advisers (e.g., lawyers, accountants)
Regulatory bodies where required
Third-party service providers who process data on our behalf

All third parties are required to respect data confidentiality and maintain appropriate security measures.

International Transfers

We do not transfer personal data outside the UK/EEA unless we have ensured appropriate safeguards are in place.

Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have rights including:

The right to access your data
The right to rectification of incorrect data
The right to erasure (in certain circumstances)
The right to restrict processing
The right to data portability
The right to object to processing
Rights related to automated decision making

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes we collected it for
Satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
Comply with construction industry regulations
Protect our legal interests

Marketing Communications

If you have agreed to receive marketing communications, you may opt out at any time. We will not share your information for marketing purposes with external companies.

Cookies and Website Usage

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated to you.

Contact Us

For questions about this privacy notice or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Mathew Watts Associates Ltd
78-79 Pall Mall , London, SW1Y 5ES
info@mwa.uk.net
+44 1491 577 120

Making a Complaint

You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Tel: 0303 123 1113
‍www.ico.org.uk