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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7th July 2025

ve.plus is a service provided by Stylib Ltd. This notice explains how we collect, use, share, and store your personal data, and outlines your rights under UK data protection law.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Who we are

ve.plus is operated by Stylib Ltd, a UK-based company that helps quantity surveyors, contractors and developers value engineer architectural finishes by identifying cost-effective, compliant product alternatives.
Stylib Ltd
Company number: 12484447
Registered office: 46 The Reddings, London NW7 4JR, UK
Email: privacy@stylib.com

What information we collect

We collect the following types of personal data:
a. Information you provide directly:

    • Name, email address, phone number – when you contact us or complete a form

    • Project documents – such as schedules or specifications that may contain your contact details

b. Information we collect automatically:

    • IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs

    • Usage and traffic data for site analytics

    • Cookies (see Section 9)

c. Information from third parties:

    • If a colleague refers you to us, they may share your business contact information so we can follow up

We do not knowingly collect information about children. This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13.

Why we use your data and our legal basis

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

    • To respond to your enquiries (e.g. via email or form submissions).

    • Legal basis: Legitimate interest.

    • To deliver our research and value engineering service.

    • Legal basis: Contractual necessity.

    • To provide product options or quotes from suppliers based on your project brief.

    • Legal basis: Legitimate interest.

    • To monitor and improve our site and services through analytics.

    • Legal basis: Legitimate interest.

    • To comply with applicable laws and regulatory obligations.

    • Legal basis: Legal obligation.

What do we do with your information?

We use your information to:

    • Provide and manage our service, including researching product alternatives and communicating findings

    • Contact you in relation to your request or project

    • Share your requirements with vetted suppliers when obtaining quotes

    • Improve our site’s performance and usability

    • Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

We do not use your data for profiling or automated decision-making.

Do we share your information?

We do not sell your data. We only share it with:

    • Service providers who help us operate our site and manage communications (e.g. cloud storage, email platforms)

    • Product suppliers, but only where necessary to source or request quotes relevant to your project

    • Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law

Our service providers may include companies such as Google (analytics), Mailgun (email), and AWS (hosting). All partners are bound by confidentiality and data processing agreements.

International transfers

If any of your data is processed outside the UK or EEA (for example, by a cloud provider), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place. These may include Standard Contractual Clauses or International Data Transfer Agreements approved by the UK ICO.

How long do we keep your information?

We retain your information only as long as needed for the purposes stated in this notice or to comply with legal requirements. Typically:

    • Enquiry-related information: retained for up to 12 months

    • Project-related records: retained for up to 6 years to comply with HMRC recordkeeping guidance

    • Analytics and technical logs: retained for no more than 26 months

You may request early deletion at any time (see Section 8), unless we are required to keep your data for legal or regulatory purposes.

Your rights

You have the right to:

    • Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you

    • Request that we correct or delete your data

    • Object to our processing, or request restriction

    • Withdraw consent (where we rely on it)

    • Receive your data in a portable format

    • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

We aim to respond to all requests within one calendar month. We may ask you to confirm your identity before fulfilling your request.
To exercise your rights, please contact privacy@stylib.com.

Cookies and tracking

Our site uses cookies for basic functionality and performance monitoring. These may include:

    • Essential cookies – required for site operation

    • Analytics cookies – to understand website usage (e.g. Google Analytics)

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more details, please see our [Cookie Policy] (or this section can be expanded if not linking separately).

Supervisory authority

If you have a concern about how we process your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s data protection authority:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Updates to this notice

We may update this notice from time to time to reflect changes in the law or how we operate. The latest version will always be available at ve.plus/privacy. Material changes will be clearly indicated.

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