Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2026. This policy explains how Whirligig Building Services collects, uses and protects your personal information, and how we use cookies on this website.

Whirligig Building Services privacy policy page
PRIVACY POLICY

Who We Are

Whirligig Building Services is a building and construction company based in East Sussex, operated by Darryl Turk. Our registered address is 31 The Green, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0SX.

We can be contacted at:
Phone: +44 7976 386936
Email: info@whirligigbuildingservices.co.uk

We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

What Information We Collect

When you use the contact form on this website, we collect the following personal information:

Your name — so we know who we are speaking with
Your phone number — so we can call you to discuss your enquiry
Your email address — so we can respond to you in writing
Your message — the details of your enquiry or project

We do not collect any sensitive personal data, payment information or financial details through this website. We do not require you to create an account.

How We Use Your Information

The information you provide through our contact form is used solely to:

• Respond to your enquiry about our building services
• Arrange a site visit or consultation if requested
• Provide you with a quote for the work you have described
• Follow up on your enquiry if we have not heard back from you

We will never use your information for unsolicited marketing, pass it to third parties for their own marketing purposes, or use it for any purpose beyond responding to your request.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) — specifically, our legitimate interest in responding to business enquiries submitted to us through this website. When you complete and submit our contact form, you are consenting to us using the information you have provided to get back in touch with you.

How We Store Your Data

Contact form submissions are received by email and stored securely in our email system. We do not store your personal data in any third-party CRM or marketing database. Our website is hosted by Webflow, Inc. (USA), which operates in accordance with UK GDPR adequacy standards. Webflow's own privacy policy is available at webflow.com/legal/privacy.

We retain enquiry data for up to 3 years for the purpose of managing ongoing business relationships, after which it is securely deleted.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

Right of access — you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification — you can ask us to correct any inaccurate data
Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your personal data where there is no compelling reason to continue processing it
Right to restrict processing — you can ask us to limit how we use your data
Right to object — you can object to our processing your data on the basis of legitimate interests
Right to data portability — you can request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@whirligigbuildingservices.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unhappy with how we handle your request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

COOKIE POLICY

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner. Cookies do not give us access to your computer or any personal information about you beyond what you choose to share with us.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
This website uses essential cookies that are necessary for it to function correctly. These cookies do not track you or collect personal information — they are required to provide core website functionality such as page navigation and form submission. You cannot opt out of essential cookies while using this site.

Webflow Platform Cookies
Our website is built and hosted using Webflow. Webflow places certain technical cookies on your device to ensure the website operates correctly. These are platform-level cookies and are not used for tracking or advertising purposes. Full details of Webflow’s cookie usage can be found at webflow.com/legal/cookie-policy.

Analytics Cookies (if applicable)
If we introduce website analytics in the future (such as Google Analytics), we will update this policy and obtain your consent before placing any analytics or tracking cookies on your device. At the time of writing, no analytics cookies are in use on this website.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies at any time. Please be aware that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of this website. For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

DATA ENQUIRIES

Questions About Your Data?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, wish to exercise any of your data rights, or have a concern about how we handle your information, please get in touch directly. We’re committed to handling all data requests promptly and transparently.

Email:info@whirligigbuildingservices.co.uk
Phone:+44 7976 386936
Post: 31 The Green, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0SX