Privacy Policy

Area Cladding Ltd ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us or use our services.

We process personal data in accordance with the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy legislation.


1. Who We Are

Area Cladding Ltd is a specialist installer of UPVC and PVCu roofline systems, cladding, windows, doors and conservatories serving Cambridge and the surrounding areas.

Contact Details
Area Cladding Ltd
22 Wolsey Way
Cherry Hinton
Cambridge
CB1 3JQ

Telephone: 01223 242308
Mobile: 07860 671879
Email: info@areacladding.com


2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

Information You Provide

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Postal address

  • Details relating to your enquiry or project

  • Any information voluntarily submitted through our website, email or telephone communications

Technical Information

When visiting our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Website usage data

  • Referring websites

  • Pages viewed and time spent on our website


3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests

  • Arrange surveys, quotations and appointments

  • Provide and manage our services

  • Communicate regarding ongoing projects

  • Process payments where applicable

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Maintain internal business records

We will only process personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so.


4. Lawful Bases for Processing

Contractual Necessity

Processing is necessary to provide quotations, arrange installations and fulfil contractual obligations.

Legitimate Interests

Processing helps us manage our business operations, improve services and respond efficiently to enquiries.

Legal Obligations

We may process information where required by tax, accounting or consumer protection laws.

Consent

Where consent is required, such as for optional marketing communications, we will obtain your permission before sending promotional materials.

You may withdraw consent at any time.


5. Marketing Communications

Area Cladding Ltd does not send unsolicited marketing emails.

If you choose to receive updates or promotional information, you may unsubscribe at any time by contacting us directly.


6. Sharing Your Information

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

We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary, including:

  • Product manufacturers

  • Suppliers

  • Professional advisers

  • Accountants

  • IT service providers

  • Website hosting companies

  • Payment processing providers

  • Regulatory or legal authorities when required

All third parties are expected to maintain appropriate security measures and process personal information in accordance with applicable laws.


7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information against:

  • Unauthorised access

  • Loss or theft

  • Misuse

  • Alteration

  • Accidental disclosure

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.


8. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Typical retention periods may include:

Information Type Retention Period Enquiries Up to 12 months Customer Records Up to 7 years Accounting Information Up to 7 years Marketing Consent Records Until consent is withdrawn

Longer retention periods may apply where required by law.


9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website performance.

Cookies may collect information such as:

  • Website preferences

  • Session details

  • Visitor statistics

  • Device information

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Where legally required, a cookie consent banner will be displayed allowing you to manage your preferences.


10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection legislation, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of personal data

  • Restrict processing in certain circumstances

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Request transfer of personal information

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.


11. Complaints

If you have concerns regarding how we handle your personal information, please contact us in the first instance.

Area Cladding Ltd
22 Wolsey Way
Cherry Hinton
Cambridge
CB1 3JQ

Email: info@areacladding.com
Telephone: 01223 242308

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner's Office

The ICO can be contacted through its official website or by telephone on 0303 123 1113.


12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Area Cladding Ltd reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices or website functionality.

Any updates will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon posting.


Website Disclaimer

Information contained on this website is provided for general information purposes only. While we endeavour to ensure that all information is accurate and up to date, Area Cladding Ltd makes no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, reliability or suitability of any information contained on this website. Reliance on any information provided is strictly at your own risk.