Effective Date: 01-10-2025

Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Expert Glazing London Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a company registered in England and Wales under company number 15523120, with its registered office at 8 Maryatt Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0SS.
Our VAT registration number is 502 1750 39.
We operate the website www.expertglazinglondon.co.uk and can be contacted by email at info@expertglazinglondon.co.uk.

We are the data controller for the personal information we collect and process in relation to our products and services.

2. Purpose of This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy laws.

By using our website or providing personal information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a) Information You Provide Directly

  • Name, address, email address, and phone number

  • Company name (if applicable)

  • Delivery and billing details

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)

  • Measurements, drawings, or specifications relevant to your bespoke glass order

  • Any correspondence or enquiry you send us by email, contact form, or phone

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address, browser type, and device information

  • Pages visited, time on site, and referring URL

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 9 – Cookies)

c) Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited personal information from:

  • Payment service providers (for transaction verification)

  • Trade partners, contractors, or suppliers in connection with your order

  • Public sources (e.g., Companies House)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfil orders, including manufacture, delivery, and installation of products

  • To communicate with you about quotations, technical enquiries, or after-sales service

  • To provide customer support and handle complaints or warranty claims

  • To issue invoices and process payments securely

  • To comply with legal obligations, including tax and accounting requirements

  • To improve our products and website, monitor performance, and prevent fraud

  • To send occasional updates or service notices, where you have consented to receive them

We will only use your personal data where there is a lawful basis under UK GDPR, such as:

  • Contract performance

  • Legal obligation

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., to manage our business, respond to queries)

  • Consent (for optional marketing communications)

5. Marketing Communications

We may send you information about our products, offers, or news only if you have opted in to receive such messages.
You may withdraw consent at any time by:

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share personal data with:

  • Our trusted suppliers and manufacturers (for fulfilment of bespoke orders)

  • Payment processors and delivery couriers

  • Professional advisers (e.g., accountants, legal advisers)

  • IT and hosting service providers supporting our website and email systems

  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities where required by law

All such third parties are required to process your data securely and only in accordance with our instructions.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, including:

  • Customer orders: typically retained for six (6) years to comply with tax and accounting obligations

  • Enquiries or quotes not resulting in a sale: retained for up to 12 months

  • Marketing data: retained until you withdraw consent

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against:

  • Unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure

  • Loss, destruction, or damage

While we take reasonable precautions, transmission of information over the internet is not completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse site traffic.
Cookies may collect anonymous data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

For detailed information, see our Cookie Policy (available in the website footer).

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: to request a copy of your personal data we hold

  • Correction: to request updates or corrections to inaccurate information

  • Erasure: to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restriction: to limit how we process your data

  • Portability: to receive your data in a machine-readable format

  • Objection: to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing

  • Withdraw Consent: to withdraw marketing consent at any time

Requests should be made in writing to info@expertglazinglondon.co.uk.
We may require proof of identity before processing your request.

11. International Transfers

We primarily store data within the United Kingdom.
If we transfer data outside the UK (for example, to a hosting provider), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes.
The latest version will always be available on our website and include an updated “Effective Date”.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Expert Glazing London Ltd
8 Maryatt Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0SS
📧 info@expertglazinglondon.co.uk
🌐 www.expertglazinglondon.co.uk

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

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