PRIVACY POLICY

Don't Get Ripped Off

Last Updated: 21-7-2026


1. Who We Are

Don't Get Ripped Off provides independent document and quotation review services for homeowners

considering building, renovation, maintenance or home improvement projects.

Our website address is:

www.dontgetrippedoff.co.uk

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 07956 088571


2. Information We Collect

When you use our website, submit a form or upload documents, we may collect:

Personal Information

.Name

.Email address

.Telephone number

Project Information

.Details about your project

.Estimated project value

.Information about your concerns or requirements

Uploaded Documents

You may voluntarily upload:

.Quotations

.Contracts

.Terms and conditions

.Drawings and plans

.Specifications

.Images

.Other supporting documentation


3. How We Use Your Information

We collect information solely for the purpose of:

.Assessing your enquiry

.Reviewing uploaded documents

.Communicating with you

.Providing independent review services

.Improving our services

.Meeting legal obligations

We do not sell your information.

We do not share your information with builders, contractors, suppliers or third parties for marketing purposes.


4. Confidentiality Of Your Documents

All documents submitted through our website are treated as strictly confidential.

Uploaded documents are used only for the purpose of assessing and reviewing your project.

We will never provide your documents to contractors, builders or third parties without your express permission unless required by law.


5. Legal Basis For Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your information based on:

Legitimate Interest

To review your enquiry and respond to your request.

Contractual Necessity

Where you engage us to provide a paid review service.

Consent

Where you voluntarily submit information through our website.


6. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from:

.Unauthorised access

.Loss

.Misuse

.Disclosure

.Alteration

However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

By using this website, you acknowledge this limitation.


7. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary.

This may include:

.Responding to enquiries

.Providing services

.Legal obligations

.Resolving disputes

Where information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.


8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

.Improve website performance

.Understand visitor behaviour

.Improve user experience

.Measure advertising effectiveness

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.


9. Third Party Services

We may use third-party providers including:

,Website hosting providers

,Email providers

,Payment processors

,Analytics providers

,Advertising platforms

These providers may process information on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable laws.


10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

.Access your personal information

.Correct inaccurate information

.Request deletion of your information

.Restrict processing

.Object to processing

.Request data portability

.To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.


11. Independent Review Service Disclaimer

Don't Get Ripped Off provides independent opinions and observations based on the information provided by the customer.

We do not provide:

.Legal advice

.Structural engineering advice

.Building control services

.Surveying services

.Financial advice

.Quality of workmanship

Customers remain responsible for their own decisions regarding contractors, quotations and projects.


12. Changes To This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on our website.


13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Don't Get Ripped Off

📧 [email protected]

📞 07956 088571

🌐 dontgetrippedoff.co.uk