Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Aluminium Fabricators

Last updated: 16/09/2025

Aluminium Fabricators is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and clients. This Privacy Policy describes what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that data.

  1. Who we are
  • Website: aluminium-fabricators.co.uk
  • Business: Aluminium Fabricators
  • Contact email: info@aluminium-fabricators.co.uk
  1. What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following data:

Type of data

Examples

Identity & contact information

Name, email address, phone number – e.g. when you contact us via enquiry form, subscribe to newsletter, request a quote.

Usage data

Your IP address, browser type, pages you visit, how long you stay, referring site.

Cookies & tracking

Cookies for analytics and site performance, possibly for marketing, if you consent.
  1. How we use your data & our lawful basis

We use the personal data for purposes including:

  • Responding to enquiries, quotes, and requests for services
  • Providing services and products you ask for (fabrication work, welding, pressing etc.)
  • Improving the website, our services, and the customer experience
  • Marketing (only if you opt in) – news, promotions, updates
  • Administrative and legal compliance

We rely on different lawful bases under UK GDPR, including:

  • Legitimate interest (for our normal business operations, improving our site, responding to enquiries)
  • Consent (for marketing, non-essential cookies)
  • Performance of a contract (if you commission us for fabrication/fabrication related services)
  1. Who we share your data with

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers / subcontractors (e.g. hosting companies, email service providers, payment processors)
  • Legal or regulatory bodies if required by law
  • Third parties if you give consent

We will not sell your personal data.

  1. Data retention / How long we keep your data
  • We only keep your personal data for as long as needed for the purposes listed above, or as required by law.
  • For enquiries & quotes, typically 1 years after last contact.
  • For marketing data, until you withdraw consent.
  • For records required by law (tax, contracts etc.), as per statutory deadlines.
  1. Cookies and similar technologies
  • Our website uses cookies to collect usage data, improve performance, and possibly for analytics.
  • We display a cookies notice / banner where required by law.
  • You can control cookies through your browser settings; you may refuse non-essential cookies.
  1. Your rights

Under UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have rights including:

  • Right to access the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to object to or restrict certain processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to erasure (in certain circumstances)
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time (where consent was used)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@aluminium-fabricators.co.uk.

  1. Security
  • We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
  • Access to personal data is restricted, encrypted where appropriate.
  • We review these measures regularly.
  1. External links
  • Our website may contain links to external sites (third-party services, partners). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. You should read their privacy policies separately.
  1. Changes to this policy
  • We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
  • When changes are made, we will post the updated version here with a new “Last updated” date.
  • For major changes, we may notify you by email (if you have provided one) or via a notice on the website.
  1. Complaints & further information

If you have any concerns about how we handle personal data, you can contact us first. If you are still not satisfied, you have the right to make a complaint to the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Their contact details are available at https://ico.org.uk.