Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At MannBuild, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our construction services or interact with our website.

This policy complies with the Isle of Man Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Name and contact details (address, phone, email)
• Property information and project details
• Financial information for billing purposes
• Communication records

Technical Information

• IP address and browser information
• Website usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Providing construction and consultation services
• Project planning and management
• Billing and payment processing
• Communication about your project
• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Improving our services and website
• Marketing (with your consent)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our construction contracts
• Legal Obligation: To comply with building regulations and laws
• Legitimate Interest: For business operations and communication
• Consent: For marketing and non-essential communications

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Subcontractors and suppliers involved in your project
• Regulatory authorities and building inspectors
• Professional advisors (architects, engineers)
• Financial institutions for payment processing
• Legal advisors when required

We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Secure storage of digital and physical records
• Encrypted data transmission where appropriate
• Access controls and staff training
• Regular security assessments
• Secure document disposal procedures

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for the following periods:

• Project records: 10 years after completion
• Financial records: 7 years for tax purposes
• Website analytics: 26 months
• Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe

8. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request data transfer to another provider
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Restriction: Limit how we use your information

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website usage
• Improve user experience
• Provide security features

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Website Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand how our website is used. This information is anonymized and used only to improve our services.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated date. Continued use of our services indicates acceptance of any changes.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact:

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you can also contact the Isle of Man Information Commissioner.