Last updated: 28 March 2026
1. Who We Are
HME Civil Engineering Limited (company number 15684044) is the data controller for this website. Our registered address is Rear of 35 Market Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6EU. You can contact us at henry.emsley@hmecivilengineering.com or call 0794 832 0906.
2. What Data We Collect
When you use our website, we may collect the following information:
- Contact form submissions: your name, email address, phone number, and any message you provide when using our contact form.
- Analytics data: anonymised usage data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, browser type, and device type. We use privacy-focused analytics that do not use cookies for tracking and do not collect personally identifiable information.
- Technical data: IP address (anonymised), browser type and version, operating system, and other technology identifiers on the devices you use to access this website.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect to:
- Respond to your enquiries submitted through our contact form.
- Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its content and functionality.
- Ensure the security and proper operation of our website.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interest: to operate and improve our website and respond to enquiries.
- Consent: where you have provided consent, for example by submitting a contact form or accepting cookies.
5. Cookies
Our website uses a minimal number of cookies. We use privacy-focused website analytics which operate without tracking cookies. We may use essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function, such as remembering your cookie consent preference. These do not require consent under UK law.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience of the website.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Website analytics: to collect anonymised usage statistics. This service is privacy-focused and does not track users across websites.
- Form processing: contact form submissions are processed by a third-party form handling service to deliver your message to us.
- Google Fonts: typefaces are loaded from Google servers, which may log your IP address in accordance with Google's privacy policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and for our legitimate business records, typically no longer than 24 months. Analytics data is retained in anonymised form and cannot be linked to individual users.
8. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Object to processing of your personal data.
- Request restriction of processing of your personal data.
- Request transfer of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at henry.emsley@hmecivilengineering.com.
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.
13. Website Terms of Use
By accessing and using this website, you agree to the following terms:
- All content on this website, including text, images, and design, is the property of HME Civil Engineering Limited and is protected by copyright. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content without our prior written permission.
- The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional engineering advice. For project-specific advice, please contact us directly.
- While we endeavour to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations of any kind about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the content.
- We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this website or reliance on any information provided.
- This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
- These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.