Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how Smart Electrics Tech Ltd collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last updated: 25 September 2025

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you contact us through our website forms, we collect:

  • Name (first and last name)
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postcode
  • Service requirements
  • Message content

Analytics Information

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This includes:

  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Device type and browser information
  • General location (city/region level)
  • How you found our website

2. How We Use Your Information

Contact Information

  • Respond to your enquiries
  • Provide quotes and estimates
  • Schedule appointments
  • Follow up on services

Analytics Data

  • Improve website performance
  • Understand user preferences
  • Optimize our services
  • Monitor website security

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Your information is only shared with:

  • Google Analytics: For website performance analysis (anonymized data)
  • Email Service Provider (Resend): To send you enquiry confirmations
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our legal rights

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

  • SSL encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure email servers for communication
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal data within our organization

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to data processing
  • Data portability

Cookie Control:

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies

Note: Blocking cookies may affect website functionality.

Analytics Cookies

Currently disabled

Changes take effect immediately. Disabling analytics will clear existing tracking cookies.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for the following periods:

  • Contact enquiries: Up to 2 years for business purposes
  • Customer records: 6 years for accounting and legal compliance
  • Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: info@smartelectricstech.co.uk

Phone: 07977 785786

Address: 18 Lowthorpe Crescent, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6YE

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.