Privacy Policy – HZ Double Glazing

Effective Date: 01/10/2025

HZ Double Glazing (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you interact with our business or website (https://hzdoubleglazing.co.uk).

1. Data Controller

HZ Double Glazing is the data controller of your personal information. For questions or to exercise your rights, you can contact us:
Email: info@hzdoubleglazing.co.uk
Phone: 07466613906

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Request a quote, consultation, or service

  • Register on the website or fill out a contact/booking form

  • Sign up for newsletters or marketing communications

  • Contact us by email or phone

Examples include:

  • Name, address, email, phone number

  • Property information related to glazing services

  • Payment details (processed securely through our provider)

We may also automatically collect certain device and browsing information, such as:

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, and time zone

  • Pages visited, links clicked, and referring websites

This information is used to improve website performance, detect abuse, and compile anonymous statistics.

3. Why We Process Your Data

We process personal data to:

  • Provide quotes, products, and services you request

  • Respond to inquiries and manage bookings

  • Process payments and manage orders

  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)

  • Comply with legal obligations

Legal basis:

  • Performance of a contract (providing requested services)

  • Consent (marketing communications and optional features)

  • Legitimate business interests (fraud prevention, analytics, service improvement)

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and provide analytics:

  • Necessary cookies: Required for site operation; no consent needed

  • Optional cookies: May collect analytics or display embedded content; consent required

You can manage cookies through your browser or via our cookie consent banner.

5. How We Share Your Data

We may share your personal data with:

  • Trusted service providers and contractors strictly for fulfilling services

  • Payment processors and email services

  • Legal authorities if required by law

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Some data may be transferred outside the UK, where appropriate safeguards are in place.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose it was collected for

  • Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

  • Rights regarding automated decision-making and profiling

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details above.

8. Security

We implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no system is 100% secure, and transmission over the internet cannot be fully guaranteed.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

10. Legal Disclosure

We may disclose personal data when required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety, including fraud prevention and government requests.

11. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
HZ Double Glazing
Email: info@hzdoubleglazing.co.uk
Phone: 07466613906