Legal · Privacy
Last updated: 20 April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how gantt-chart.co.uk (“we”, “us”, “the site”) handles personal data when you visit the site. We take the privacy of our readers seriously and have written this policy to be as clear and specific as we can make it, rather than defaulting to generic legal boilerplate.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us at info@gantt-chart.co.uk.
1. Who we are
gantt-chart.co.uk is an editorial website covering project planning, compliance programme timelines, project management software, and commercial construction scheduling. The site is operated from the United Kingdom and is the data controller for any personal data processed through the site, as defined under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
You can reach us at info@gantt-chart.co.uk.
2. What personal data we collect
We collect a limited set of personal data, almost all of which is collected automatically through the technologies described in this policy rather than being submitted by you directly.
Data collected automatically when you visit the site:
- IP address (which may indicate approximate location)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and device type
- Pages you visit, the order you visit them, and how long you spend on each
- The website or source that referred you to our site
- Approximate location derived from IP address (country and region level)
- Interaction data such as clicks, scrolls, and time-on-page
Data collected through advertising cookies:
The site carries advertising served by Google AdSense. Depending on your consent choices (see our Cookie Policy), Google may collect additional data including a unique identifier stored in cookies, information about the ads you have been shown, and inferences about your interests used for ad personalisation.
Data you provide directly:
If you email us at info@gantt-chart.co.uk, we receive your email address, your name (if you provide it), and the content of your message.
We do not operate newsletters, user accounts, subscription services, or comment sections. We do not ask you to submit personal information to access our content.
3. How we collect personal data
We collect personal data through three mechanisms:
Server logs. Our hosting infrastructure automatically records standard web server data when you request a page, including IP address, timestamp, and user agent string. This is necessary for the site to function and for security and troubleshooting.
Cookies and similar technologies. Google AdSense and Google Analytics use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your visit. These are explained in detail in our Cookie Policy.
Direct correspondence. If you email us, we receive and store your message.
4. Why we process personal data, and the legal basis for doing so
Under UK GDPR, we must identify a lawful basis for processing your personal data. The bases we rely on are:
Legitimate interests. We process standard website analytics data (page views, session data, referrer information) to understand how readers use the site, which content is useful, and how to improve the site. We consider this a legitimate interest that does not override your rights and freedoms, given the limited nature of the data and the absence of any decision-making affecting you individually.
Consent. Advertising cookies served by Google AdSense, including any cookies used for personalised advertising, are set only where you have given consent through Google’s consent management mechanism. You can withdraw consent at any time through the settings described in our Cookie Policy.
Legitimate interests (correspondence). If you email us, we process your data to respond to your enquiry. This is a legitimate interest in running an editorial operation that readers can contact.
We do not process special category data (health, political opinions, religious beliefs, etc.) or children’s data. The site is not directed at children under 13.
5. Who we share your data with
We do not sell personal data to anyone. We do not share personal data with advertisers for marketing to you outside the AdSense network. We share data only with the following categories of third party:
Google (AdSense and Analytics). Google processes data on our behalf and, in some respects, as an independent controller for advertising cookies. Google’s use of data is governed by Google’s own privacy policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy.
Hosting and infrastructure providers. Our hosting providers process server log data in the course of delivering the site. They act as processors under our instructions.
Legal and regulatory bodies. If required by law, court order, or regulatory request, we may disclose data to the relevant authority.
6. International transfers
Google AdSense and Google Analytics are operated by Google LLC, based in the United States, with data processing in multiple jurisdictions including the US. Transfers of personal data outside the UK to Google are made under the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or equivalent safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable, and rely on Google’s adherence to the EU–US Data Privacy Framework.
If you want more detail about the safeguards in place for transfers to Google, the mechanisms are described in Google’s own documentation at privacy.google.com.
7. How long we keep personal data
Server logs. Retained for up to 90 days for security, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring, then deleted or anonymised.
Google Analytics data. We have configured Google Analytics to retain event data for 14 months. Aggregated, non-identifying reports may be retained longer.
Google AdSense data. Retention is governed by Google’s own policies, described at policies.google.com/privacy.
Email correspondence. Retained for up to three years after our last communication with you, unless a shorter or longer period is required for legal or operational reasons.
8. Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding the personal data we hold about you:
- Right of access — you can ask for a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification — you can ask us to correct data that is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to restriction of processing — you can ask us to limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability — for data processed on the basis of consent or contract, you can ask to receive it in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object — you can object to processing based on legitimate interests, including analytics processing.
- Right to withdraw consent — where we process data on the basis of consent (advertising cookies), you can withdraw consent at any time. See our Cookie Policy for how to do this.
- Rights relating to automated decision-making — we do not make solely automated decisions that produce legal effects on you.
To exercise any of these rights, contact info@gantt-chart.co.uk. We will respond within one calendar month, as required by UK GDPR. We may need to verify your identity before acting on your request.
9. Your right to complain
If you believe we have mishandled your personal data, we would prefer the chance to resolve your concerns directly — please contact us first at info@gantt-chart.co.uk.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s data protection regulator:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF Helpline: 0303 123 1113 Website: ico.org.uk
10. Security
We use industry-standard measures to protect personal data we process, including HTTPS encryption across the site and access controls on our systems. No method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, but we take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration of data.
11. Links to other sites
The site contains links to third-party websites, including software vendors, regulatory bodies, and news sources cited in our editorial content. This Privacy Policy applies only to gantt-chart.co.uk. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal data to them.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be flagged prominently on the site.
13. Contact
For any question, request, or concern about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal data, contact us at: