Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 20, 2025

At Smeaton Constructions (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible via https://smeatonconstructions.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Policy explains:

• What we collect
• How we use it
• Who we share it with
• Your rights
• How we secure it
• How to contact us

1. Information We Collect
   a) Information You Give Us
   • Contact details: name, email address, phone number, company name—when you fill out our “Request a Quote” or “Contact Us” form, sign up for our newsletter, or apply for a job.
   • Project details: descriptions, budgets, site addresses, drawings or files you upload.

b) Information We Collect Automatically
• Usage data: IP address, browser type & version, device type, pages visited, time on site—collected via cookies and analytics.
• Performance data: page load times, error logs.

2. How We Use Your Information
   We use your personal data to:

3. Provide services: respond to quotes, inquiries, and job applications; manage projects and deliver updates.

4. Improve and secure our site: analyse traffic, fix bugs, prevent fraud or malicious activity.

5. Marketing (with consent): send newsletters, promotions, and company news—you can opt out anytime.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing.

3. Sharing Your Information
   We may share data only in these cases:
   • Service providers: hosting, email platforms, analytics (under NDAs).
   • Legal obligations: if required by Ugandan law or a valid court order.
   • Business transfers: merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

4. Cookies & Tracking
   We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand usage. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings; some site features may be affected.

5. Data Security
   Data is stored on secure servers in Kampala, Uganda, with firewalls, SSL/TLS encryption, and regular audits. Access is restricted to authorized staff. Notify us immediately if you suspect a breach.

6. Data Retention
   We retain inquiry and project records for up to 5 years to comply with Ugandan tax and construction regulations. Marketing consent records are kept until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.

7. Your Rights
   You may, at any time:
   • Access the personal data we hold about you.
   • Correct or update inaccurate information.
   • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
   • Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, email us (see “Contact Us” below). We’ll process requests within 30 days.

8. Children’s Privacy
   Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have, please contact us to have it deleted.

9. Changes to This Policy
   We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Effective Date” at the top will change whenever we post a new version. Please check back periodically.

10. Contact Us
    If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this policy or your personal data, please reach out:
    Email: info@smeatonconstructions.com
    Phone: +256 758 821 603 | +256 787 943 539
    Address: Kampala–Nabbingo–Masaka Road, Uganda