Privacy Policy

Britcon UK Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Registered office: Midland Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1DQ

Company number: 02463833

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact marketing@britcon.co.uk.



Britcon UK Ltd is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your personal data when you use our website, contact us or engage with our services.

What Information We Collect

  • We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
    Identity data such as your name and job title
  • Contact data such as your email address and telephone number
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type and website usage
  • Enquiry data submitted through our contact forms

 

Personal data includes any information that can identify an individual directly or indirectly. Technical data does not normally identify you and is used to improve website functionality and performance.

What Information We Collect

We collect personal data through:

  • Direct interactions, including when you submit an enquiry or contact us
  • Automated technologies such as cookies and website analytics
  • Publicly available sources where relevant to business enquiries.

 

You are not required to provide personal data, however this may limit our ability to respond to enquiries or provide services.

How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal data through:

  • Direct interactions, including when you submit an enquiry or contact us
  • Automated technologies such as cookies and analytics tools
  • Publicly available sources where relevant to business enquiries

 

You are not required to provide personal data, however this may limit our ability to respond to your enquiry or provide services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide information about our services
  • Manage and improve website performance and user experience
  • Maintain security and prevent misuse of the website
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data in accordance with UK data protection legislation on the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate interests where processing is necessary for our business operations and does not override your rights
  • Consent where required, such as for certain cookies or communications
  • Legal obligation where we are required to comply with applicable laws

Sharing Your Information

We treat your personal data as confidential. We do not sell, trade or share personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share personal data where there is a lawful basis to do so, including with:

  • Service providers who support our website and business operations, including hosting, IT systems and analytics providers
  • Professional advisers such as auditors and consultants
  • Regulatory authorities where required by law


All third parties are required to process personal data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure. These measures include secure systems, controlled access, staff training and internal policies.
While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and the reason for processing.

International Data Transfers

Your personal data will normally be stored within the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area. Where it is necessary to transfer data outside these areas, appropriate safeguards will be implemented in accordance with data protection legislation.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection legislation, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal data where appropriate
  • Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances
  • Request transfer of your data to another organisation


If you wish to exercise any of your rights, we may require proof of identity before processing your request to ensure your data is protected.


Some rights may be subject to legal or regulatory limitations. We will inform you where this applies. We encourage you to contact us in the first instance so we can address any concerns.


You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office if you are not satisfied with how your data is handled.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. Further information is available in our Cookie Preferences

Third Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

Changes To This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect upon publication.