Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6 August 2025

Who we are

AKS Engineered Planning is a UK-based business offering planning consultancy, training, and digital resources in the construction sector. For the purposes of the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, we are the Data Controller of your personal information.

What personal data we collect

We may collect the following personal data when you use our website or services:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Company name (if provided)

  • Any information submitted via contact or sign-up forms

  • Information about your browser, network, and device

  • Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website

  • Your IP address

This information may also include details about your use of this website, including:

  • Clicks

  • Internal links

  • Pages visited

  • Scrolling

  • Searches

  • Timestamps

We share this information with Squarespace, our website analytics provider, to learn about site traffic and activity.

How we collect your data

We collect data through:

  • Contact or subscription forms

  • Cookies and analytics tools

  • Direct communication (email or contact requests)

Why we collect your data

We process your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries or service requests

  • Provide course access, updates, or digital downloads

  • Send newsletters (only with your consent)

  • Improve our site performance and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how our website is used

  • Enhance user experience

  • Secure our site

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Where legally required, we request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

Lawful basis for processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – for marketing and subscriptions

  • Contract – when responding to your requests

  • Legitimate interests – to improve and secure our site

  • Legal obligation – when required to retain certain records

Data sharing

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share your data with trusted service providers (e.g. email providers, website hosts) solely to deliver our services. All such providers are GDPR-compliant.

How we store and protect your data

We store your data securely using encrypted systems and restrict access only to authorised personnel. We retain your data only as long as necessary for its purpose or as required by law.

Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the contact form.

Links to other websites

Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies when visiting external websites.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.

Contact us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the contact form.

UK-based business (registered in England and Wales)