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Privacy Policy
Last updated: 15/1/26
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1. Introduction
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Welcome to Northern Welsh Quarries Ltd.
We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website www.northernwelshquarries.com, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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2. Who We Are
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Data Controller:
Northern Welsh Quarries Ltd
Registered address:
Llechwedd Slate Quarry
Blaenau Ffestiniog
LL41 3NB
Email:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the details above.
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3. Personal Data We Collect
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We may collect and process the following personal data:
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Identity Data: name, username, or title
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Contact Data: email address, phone number
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone, operating system
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Usage Data: information about how you use our website
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Marketing and Communications Data: preferences in receiving marketing from us
We only collect personal data that is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
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4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:
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When you fill in forms on our website
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When you contact us by email or through the website
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Automatically through cookies and similar technologies
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When you subscribe to newsletters or services
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5. How We Use Your Data
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Under UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your data. We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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To provide and manage our website and services
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To respond to enquiries or support requests
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To improve our website, services, and user experience
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To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
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To send marketing communications (only where consent is given)
Lawful bases include:
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Your consent
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Performance of a contract
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Legal obligation
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Legitimate interests (where these do not override your rights)
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6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience.
Cookies may be used to:
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Analyse website traffic and usage
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Remember user preferences
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information.
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7. Data Sharing
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We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data with:
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Service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, email services)
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Professional advisers (e.g. legal or accounting)
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Authorities where required by law
All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and treat it in accordance with the law.
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8. Data Security
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We have put appropriate technical and organisational measures in place to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
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9. Data Retention
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
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10. Your Data Protection Rights
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Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request erasure of your data
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Object to processing of your data
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Request restriction of processing
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Request data portability
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Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us at sean@welshslateandstone.com .
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk
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11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.
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12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.