Who we are

RANKEST LTD (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Company Details:

Legal Entity: RANKEST LTD

Company Registration Number: SC849275

Registered in: Scotland

Registered Office Address: 17 Jerviston Court, Motherwell, Scotland, ML1 4BS

Trading Name: Rankestimation.com

Contact Email: info@rankestestimation.com

Contact Phone: +44 74 9344 1926Company Director: Mr Muhammad Kamran

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

 

2. WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect, use, store and transfer different kinds of personal data about you:

Identity Data: First name, last name, job title, company name: 

Category Description Example
Identity Data First name, last name, job title, company name “John Smith”, “Project Manager”, “ABC Construction Inc.”
Contact Data Email address, telephone number, postal address “john@abcconstruction.com”, “+1 555-123-4567”
Project Data Project details, site addresses, scope of work “Miami Commercial Project – 24,000 sq ft office building”
Technical Data IP address, browser type, time zone, operating system “IP 192.168.1.1”, “Chrome browser”, “Windows 10”
Usage Data How you use our website and services Pages visited, time spent on site
Communication Data Emails, messages, and enquiries you send us Quote requests, project questions

We do not collect any Special Categories of Personal Data (such as race, religion, or health information).

 

3. HOW WE COLLECT YOUR DATA

We collect data in the following ways:

Direct interactions: When you fill out our contact form, request a quote, email us at info@rankestestimation.com, or call us at +44 74 9344 1926

Automated technologies: As you browse our website using cookies

Third parties: If a client refers you to us or through business networking

 

4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA & LEGAL BASIS

Purpose Example Legal Basis
To respond to enquiries You ask about pricing, we email you a quote Contractual necessity
To provide estimating services You hire us, we deliver your estimate PDF Contractual performance
To manage our relationship Updates on your project status Contractual necessity
To improve our website We see which services are most viewed Legitimate interests
To send marketing Monthly tips on winning bids Your consent (you can opt out)
To comply with legal obligations Tax record keeping Legal requirement

Legitimate Interests: These include running and improving our business, providing excellent customer service, and promoting our services in a way that respects your privacy.

 

5. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

We will only send marketing emails if you have explicitly opted in.

You can opt out at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email
  • Emailing us at info@rankestestimation.com with “UNSUBSCRIBE” in the subject line

 

6. COOKIES

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential cookies: Required for the website to function

Analytics cookies: Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use our site

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies.

 

7. WHO WE SHARE YOUR DATA WITH

We never sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

Recipient Purpose Example
Website hosting provider To maintain our website SiteGround (UK servers)
Email service provider To send estimates and communications Microsoft Outlook / Gmail
Professional advisors Accountants for tax purposes UK Accountancy Ltd
Regulatory authorities When required by law HMRC, Companies House

All third parties are required to respect your data and process it only on our instructions.

 

8. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Some service providers may be located outside the UK. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTA)
  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the ICO

Example: We use Google Analytics (US-based). Data transfers to the US are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses.

 

9. DATA SECURITY

We have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Password-protected systems with two-factor authentication
  • Encrypted email for sending estimates
  • Secure cloud storage
  • Regular software updates

 

10. DATA RETENTION

We keep your data only as long as necessary:

Data Type Example
Enquiry (no project) You asked for a quote but didn’t hire us
Client project data Completed estimate for Miami project
Marketing data Your email for newsletter
Website usage data Google Analytics data

When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise your data.

11. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

To exercise any right, contact us at: info@rankestestimation.com

We will respond within one month.

 

12. COMPLAINTS

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first:

Step 1: Email info@rankestestimation.com with “PRIVACY COMPLAINT” in the subject line

Step 2: We will respond within 7 days

Step 3: If unsatisfied, you have the right to complain to the:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – The UK supervisory authority for data protection:

   
  • Phone: 0303 123 1113

Please reference RANKEST LTD (Company No. SC849275) when contacting the ICO.

 

13. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to external websites such as:

Construction Connect (constructionconnect.com)    
Dodge Network (construction.com/dodge)    
Bluebeam (bluebeam.com)    

This privacy policy does not cover those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

 

15. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights:

Email: info@rankestestimation.com

Phone: +44 74 9344 1926

Post: FAO Data Protection, RANKEST LTD, 17 Jerviston Court, Motherwell, Scotland, ML1 4BS

Response Time: Within 48 hours

Rankest Estimating is one of the most prestigious estimation companies that have been working in the market over the years. Our main goal is to make the clients happy with our services!