Privacy Policy
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Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
[Your Company Name] (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website [insert website URL] (the “Website”).
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1. Information We Collect​
We may collect and process the following information about you:
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Personal Information you provide directly:
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Name, email address, phone number, address (e.g. when requesting a quote or contacting us).
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Technical Information automatically collected:
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IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time and date of visit (via cookies and analytics tools).
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Transaction Information:
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Details of services you request, payments made, and correspondence with us.
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2. How We Use Your Information​​
We process your information for the following purposes:
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To provide and manage our waste and recycling services.
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To respond to enquiries, quotes, or booking requests.
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To process payments and maintain financial records.
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To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
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To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
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For marketing communications (only if you have given consent).
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3. Legal Basis for Processing​
We rely on one or more of the following legal bases under UK GDPR:
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Contract: Processing necessary to provide the services you request.
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Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws.
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Legitimate Interests: For business improvements, fraud prevention, and service updates.
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Consent: For email marketing and cookies (you may withdraw consent at any time).
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4. Sharing Your Information​​
We will not sell your data. We may share personal information with:
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Service providers and contractors who support our business operations.
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Payment processors (for billing purposes).
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Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law.
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Analytics providers (for website performance monitoring).
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5. Data Storage and Retention​
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We store your data securely using encryption and access controls.
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Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law.
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When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
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6. Your Data Protection Rights​​
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access a copy of your personal data.
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Request deletion of your data (where legally possible).
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Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
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Data portability (transfer your data to another provider).
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Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
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7. Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse site usage. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy [insert link if separate].
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8. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
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9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
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10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
[Your Company Name]
[Your Business Address]
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Phone: [Insert Contact Number]