Last updated: 29 May 2026. This policy explains how CPD Source collects, uses and protects your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
CPD Source (cpdsource.co.uk) is an independent online directory of continuing professional development (CPD) resources for UK construction, engineering and built environment professionals. CPD Source is operated as a sole trader business based in the United Kingdom.
For data protection enquiries, please contact us via our contact page.
2. What Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide directly
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit a CPD resource via our submission form (name, email address, organisation)
- Contact us through our contact form (name, email address, message content)
2.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit CPD Source, we and our third-party partners automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, search terms used
- Device information: browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution
- IP address: used for analytics and fraud prevention purposes
- Cookies: small text files stored in your browser (see Section 5 below)
2.3 Locally stored data
Our Saved Resources feature stores your bookmarked CPD resources in your browser's localStorage. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing our service: operating and improving the CPD Source directory
- Communications: responding to enquiries and resource submissions you send us
- Analytics: understanding how visitors use the site to improve content and navigation
- Advertising: displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Security: detecting and preventing fraudulent or abusive use of our service
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests: operating and improving our website, analytics, security
- Consent: where you have given consent for cookies and advertising
- Contract: processing necessary to respond to your direct communications
5. Cookies
CPD Source uses the following types of cookies:
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out via Google's opt-out tool.
- Advertising cookies (Google AdSense): we display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can manage your ad preferences at Google Ad Settings.
- Functional cookies: we use localStorage (a browser storage mechanism) to save your CPD bookmarks. This is stored locally on your device only.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on this site.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may process your data:
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for purposes other than those described in this policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
- Analytics data: as per Google Analytics retention settings (default 26 months)
- Locally stored favourites: stored on your device until you clear your browser data
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: to request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure: to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Right to object: to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to data portability: to receive your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
9. Children's Privacy
CPD Source is intended for use by professional adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised date. Continued use of CPD Source after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For any privacy-related enquiries, please use our contact form or write to us at the address provided on our contact page.