Privacy Policy

Introduction

 

 

Welcome to DMC Design and BIM Consulting. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is protected in accordance with UK data protection laws.

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This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect any information that you give us when you use our website or engage with our services.

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By visiting our website — www.dmcdesignandbimconsulting.com — or by interacting with us directly, you agree to the terms set out in this policy.

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

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Dan Cairns
Sole Trader, DMC Design and BIM Consulting
Email: info@dmcdesignandbimconsulting.com

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Who We Are

 

 

DMC Design and BIM Consulting is a UK-based sole trader business operated by Dan Cairns. We provide professional design and BIM (Building Information Modelling) consultancy services to architectural and engineering practices.

As the data controller, we are responsible for your personal data under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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What Information We Collect

 

 

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

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a) Information you provide directly:

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• Your full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Business or company name

• Project details or design briefs

• Billing and payment information

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b) Information we collect automatically:

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• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Operating system and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the website

• Referring website address

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This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5).

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How We Use Your Data

 

 

We only use your data when the law allows us to. The most common uses include:

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• Responding to your queries or requests

• Providing design and BIM consultancy services

• Managing invoices and business correspondence

• Improving our website, services, and user experience

• Keeping internal records for tax and legal purposes

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We do not use your data for unsolicited marketing purposes.

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Cookies and Website Tracking

 

 

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse traffic. These are small files stored on your device to help us understand how users interact with the site.

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You can manage cookie settings through your web browser. Disabling cookies may affect website performance but will not prevent access.

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We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to collect anonymised data to help us improve our services.

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Lawful Basis for Processing

 

 

We rely on one or more of the following lawful bases for processing your data:

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• Consent – where you have actively agreed (e.g., via a contact form)

• Contract – to carry out our obligations in providing services to you

• Legal obligation – to comply with tax, accounting, or legal requirements

• Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for the operation of the business and does not override your rights

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Sharing Your Information

 

 

We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.

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We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., invoicing software, cloud storage, IT support), but only where necessary and subject to strict data protection agreements.

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We may also share your information if required by law or legal proceedings.

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Data Security and Storage

 

 

We take the security of your personal information seriously. All data is stored securely using encrypted systems and secure access protocols.

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Your data is stored only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or as required by law (e.g., HMRC retention rules for financial data).

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Your Rights

 

 

You have rights under the UK GDPR, including:

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• The right to access personal data we hold about you

• The right to request correction or deletion of your data

• The right to object to or restrict processing

• The right to data portability

• The right to withdraw consent at any time

• The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
  www.ico.org.uk

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
Email: info@dmcdesignandbimconsulting.com

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Third-Party Links

 

 

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. We do not have control over external sites and are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

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Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, and significant changes will be clearly communicated.

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Contact Us

 

 

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

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Dan Cairns
DMC Design and BIM Consulting

Email: info@dmcdesignandbimconsulting.com
Website: www.dmcdesignandbimconsulting.com