Privacy Policy

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Introduction

Keegan Consulting Limited is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website at www.keeganconsulting.co.uk or contact us in connection with our professional structural engineering services.

Keegan Consulting Limited is the data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Data Controller:
Keegan Consulting Limited
Manchester, United Kingdom
Website: www.keeganconsulting.co.uk

For privacy related enquiries, please contact:
Email: info@keeganconsulting.co.uk

Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal data that is necessary for legitimate business purposes. This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Company name
• Information provided in enquiry forms or emails
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information collected through essential website cookies

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data when you:

• Contact us via the website or by email
• Request information or professional services
• Interact with our website, where essential cookies are used for functionality and security
   

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process personal data:

• Contract: where processing is necessary to provide professional services or respond to enquiries
• Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our business, respond to enquiries, and maintain website security
• Legal obligation: where we are required to retain information for legal, regulatory, or professional reasons

We do not rely on consent for marketing or analytics, as we do not carry out these activities.

How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Provide structural engineering and consultancy services
• Communicate with clients and professional contacts
• Maintain the security and proper functioning of our website
• Comply with legal and professional obligations

We do not use personal data for automated decision making or profiling.

Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies only, which are required for the website to function correctly and securely.

A cookie consent banner is provided through GoDaddy to inform users about cookie usage. As we do not use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies, consent is not required for non essential purposes.

You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.

We may share personal data only where necessary with:

• Professional advisers such as accountants or legal advisers
• IT and website hosting providers
• Regulatory or public authorities where legally required

All third parties are required to process personal data securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.

International Transfers

We do not routinely transfer personal data outside the United Kingdom.

Where any limited transfer may occur, appropriate safeguards will be in place to ensure data protection standards equivalent to UK GDPR.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Typical retention periods include:

• Enquiry correspondence: up to 12 months
• Client project records: up to 6 years following project completion
• Legal and accounting records: as required by law

Data is securely deleted when no longer required.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

These measures include secure email systems, controlled access to data, and reputable website hosting services.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data 
• Request erasure of your data where applicable
• Restrict processing of your data
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Request data portability where applicable
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office

You may exercise your rights by contacting us using the details above.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes.

The most recent version will always be published on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Keegan Consulting Limited
Email: info@keeganconsulting.co.uk
Manchester, United Kingdom

Last updated: 2026
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