About Us
This Privacy Notice is issued by URBAN BUILDERS LTD and outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.
We are dedicated to handling your personal data responsibly and in full compliance with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR.
User Comments
When users post comments on our site, we record the information entered in the comment form along with your IP address and browser type. This is used to help identify and block spam submissions.
A scrambled version (hash) of your email address might be sent to the Gravatar service to see if your profile is associated with it. You can read their privacy policy at: https://automattic.com/privacy. If your comment is approved, your Gravatar image (if available) may appear publicly next to your comment.
Uploaded Content
If you choose to upload images or media to our website, please avoid including location-based metadata (like GPS coordinates), as this information can be accessed by others viewing the content.
Use of Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device to improve your experience on our site.
- If you comment, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies—these will remain for up to one year.
- A temporary cookie may be set to check if your browser allows cookies; this contains no personal data and is removed once your browser is closed.
- Logging in to your account will set up cookies to retain your login session and display preferences. Login cookies typically last two days, and screen preference cookies may last a year. Choosing “Remember Me” will keep you logged in for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
- If you publish or update content, a cookie will store the article ID; it does not contain personal data and expires in one day.
External Content
Our site may display embedded items (e.g. videos, posts, or images) from other websites. These behave as if you visited the external site, which may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions—especially if you are logged in to their service.
Sharing of Personal Data
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email to ensure better account protection.
Data Retention Policy
Comments and related metadata are stored indefinitely so that we can recognise and approve future contributions automatically.
If user account features are available and you register, your profile data is stored securely. You can manage or delete your personal data at any time (except the username). Site administrators also have access to this data to assist with support.
Your Data Rights
If you have submitted personal data to our website—such as by creating an account or leaving a comment—you may request to view or delete that data. This excludes any information we must retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
Security and Data Handling
Comments and other submissions may be scanned by automated systems to detect and prevent spam. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access or misuse.