Privacy Policy
JAS Welding Services
Email: info@jasweldingservices.co.uk
Phone: 07824656634
Website: www.jasweldingservices.co.uk
Last updated: January 2026
JAS Welding Services is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or enquire about our welding, fabrication, repair, or related services.
We act as the data controller for the personal data we process.1. What personal data do we collect?
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact and enquiry data: Name, email address, phone number, postal address (if provided), and any details in your message/enquiry (e.g., project description, location).
- Correspondence data: Any information you provide when emailing us, calling, or messaging via the website form.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time/date of visits (collected automatically via server logs or basic analytics tools, if used).
We do not collect special category data (e.g., health, race, religion) or data from children.2. How do we collect your personal data?
- Directly from you when you: submit our contact/enquiry form, email us, call us, or provide details for a quote/job.
- Automatically through your use of the website (e.g., server logs for security and troubleshooting).
3. Why do we process your personal data (legal basis)?
We process your data for the following purposes and legal bases under UK GDPR:
- To respond to your enquiries, provide quotes, discuss projects, and deliver services – Legal basis: Necessary for steps prior to entering a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) or our legitimate interests in running our business (Art. 6(1)(f)).
- To communicate with you about your enquiry or job (e.g., follow-ups, updates) – Legal basis: Legitimate interests or contract performance.
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g., health & safety records, tax/invoicing) – Legal basis: Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)).
- For website security, fraud prevention, and basic analytics (if used) – Legal basis: Legitimate interests.
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.4. Who do we share your personal data with?
We do not sell your data. We may share it only when necessary:
- With service providers (e.g., email/hosting provider, accountant for invoicing) who act as processors under strict contracts.
- With authorities if required by law (e.g., HMRC, HSE).
- In the unlikely event of business sale/transfer (with appropriate safeguards).
All third parties are based in the UK/EEA or subject to equivalent protections.5. International transfers
We do not transfer your personal data outside the UK/EEA. If we ever do (e.g., using a non-UK cloud service), we ensure adequate safeguards (e.g., UK International Data Transfer Agreement).6. How long do we keep your personal data?
- Enquiry/quote data: Retained for up to 6 years after last contact (for tax/legal/contract reasons) or deleted sooner if no ongoing relationship.
- Technical logs: Typically 6–12 months for security purposes.
We delete or anonymise data when no longer needed.
7. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:
- Access to your data
- Rectification of inaccurate data
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”) in certain cases
- Restriction of processing
- Objection to processing based on legitimate interests
- Data portability (limited in our case)
To exercise any right, contact us at [your email]. We usually respond within one month (free of charge unless manifestly unfounded/excessive).You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): ico.org.uk or 0303 123 1113.8. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data (e.g., secure hosting, limited access). However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.9. Cookies and similar technologies
[If your site has no/non-essential cookies: Our website does not use cookies that require consent. We may use essential cookies for basic functionality.]
[If you use any: We use [list, e.g., essential cookies and Google Analytics for site improvement]. See our separate Cookie Policy for details and consent options.]10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted here with an updated date. Please check back periodically.11. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:
Email: info@jasweldingservices.co.uk
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