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Privacy & Cookies Policy
Last updated: November 2025
1. Introduction
Canning Ericsson Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and how we use cookies on our website: www.canningericssonltd.co.uk
If you have any questions, please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.
2. Who we are
Canning Ericsson Ltd
Sussex-based building contractor
Website: www.canningericssonltd.co.uk
Email: info@canningericssonltd.co.uk
Phone: 07533 293223
3. What personal data we collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
a) When you contact us through the website
Name
Email address
Phone number
Details about your project or enquiry
b) Automatically through website analytics (Google Analytics 4)
This includes:
IP address (in anonymised form)
Device information
Pages viewed and actions taken
General location (town/city level, not exact address)
This helps us understand how people use the website and improve it.
4. How we use your information
We use your information to:
Respond to your enquiry
Provide quotes and project information
Improve our website and services
Keep basic internal records
We do not sell your data or share it for marketing purposes.
5. Lawful basis for processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
Contract — to respond to enquiries and provide quotes
Legitimate interests — to improve our website and prevent misuse
Consent — for non-essential cookies (analytics)
6. How long we keep information
We keep enquiry information for as long as necessary to handle your project or potential project. Analytics data is retained by Google according to your GA4 retention settings (typically 2–14 months).
7. Who we share information with
We may share your data with:
Squarespace (website hosting and forms)
Google (Google Analytics, Google Maps)
These providers help us run the website securely and effectively.
We do not share your data with any other third parties unless required by law.
8. Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access the data we hold about you
Ask for corrections
Request deletion of your data
Object to certain types of processing
Withdraw cookie consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@canningericssonltd.co.uk
9. What are cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help the site function and help us understand how visitors use it.
10. Types of cookies we use
a) Essential cookies (required)
Used by Squarespace to make the website function correctly. These cannot be turned off.
Examples:
Site performance and security
Form submission
b) Analytics cookies (optional)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymous usage information. These cookies help us understand:
Which pages are visited
How visitors navigate the site
Device and browser information
These cookies are only used if you accept them via the cookie banner.
c) Third-party/embedded cookies
Loading our Google Map may allow Google to place limited cookies or collect device data.
11. Managing cookies
When you first visit our website, a banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us using the details in the footer.