Privacy Policy

This privacy policy notice applies to this website: www.tigonscaffolding.co.uk and is served by Tigon Scaffolding Ltd, Unit 85, Battersea Business Centre, London, SW11 5QL. It governs the privacy of those who use the website. The purpose of this policy is to explain how we collect, control, process, handle, and protect your personal information while browsing or using this website, including your rights under current laws and regulations. If you do not agree with the following policy, you should cease using this website.

Policy Key Definitions

“I”, “our”, “us”, or “we” – refers to Tigon Scaffolding Ltd.
“You”, “the user” – refers to any person using this website.
GDPR – General Data Protection Regulation.
PECR – Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulations.
ICO – Information Commissioner’s Office.
Cookies – small files stored on a user’s computer or device.

Processing of Your Personal Data

Under the GDPR, we control and/or process any personal information about you electronically using lawful bases as defined by law.

ICO Registration: We are registered with the ICO under the Data Protection Register. Our registration number is: [insert number].
We are not exempt from registration.

We may process your data under the following lawful bases:

1. Consent

Reason: To send newsletters or marketing communications.
How we process your data: Collecting names, email addresses, and preferences.
Retention period: Until you withdraw consent.
Sharing: We do not share personal data with third parties except for our email marketing service provider.

2. Contract

Reason: To provide services requested by you.
How we process your data: Contact details, service requests, quotes, and invoices.
Retention period: Until the contract ends or is terminated under contract terms.
Sharing: Only with parties required to fulfil the contract.

3. Legal Obligation

Reason: Compliance with statutory obligations.
How we process your data: Accounting, tax, and regulatory compliance.
Retention period: As required by law.
Sharing: With regulatory bodies as necessary.

4. Vital Interests

Reason: To protect the life or safety of individuals.
How we process your data: Emergency or health & safety information.
Retention period: As necessary.
Sharing: Only with emergency services or relevant authorities.

5. Public Task / Legitimate Interests

Reason: Operational requirements and lawful business interests.
How we process your data: Maintaining our website, security, and service delivery.
Retention period: As necessary.
Sharing: Only with partners necessary to provide services.

6. Special Category or Criminal Offence Data

Reason: Only collected if voluntarily provided for specific legal or safety purposes.
How we process your data: For employment or compliance checks.
Retention period: As required by law.
Sharing: Only with statutory bodies when required.

If the lawful basis for processing changes, we will notify you and cease processing if no lawful basis exists.

Your Individual Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Be informed
Access your data
Rectify inaccurate data
Erase your data
Restrict processing
Data portability
Object to processing
Not be subject to automated decision-making or profiling

You may complain to the ICO at www.ico.org.uk if you believe your data is mishandled.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience, track website use, and display relevant content.

Some cookies are essential for website functionality.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
We may use cookie control systems for preferences and tracking.

Data Security

We store your data securely using industry-standard technology and procedures in compliance with GDPR.

Email Marketing & Subscriptions

We use consent as the lawful basis for sending marketing emails.

Emails may include tracking links or beacons for activity monitoring.
You may unsubscribe or manage preferences at any time via instructions in each email or by contacting our EMS provider.