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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with GDPR and UK data protection laws.

Policy Information

Last Updated

January 2025

Jurisdiction

United Kingdom

Compliance

GDPR

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information when you use our services, including your name, business details, contact information, energy consumption data, and billing information. This helps us provide tailored energy solutions and card processing services.

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website and services, including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site. This helps us improve our services and user experience.

Communication Records

We keep records of our communications with you, including emails, phone calls, and meeting notes. This ensures we can provide consistent, high-quality service and maintain accurate records of our business relationship.

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

We use your information to provide energy consultancy services, negotiate with suppliers on your behalf, process card payments, and deliver the services you've requested from us.

Communication

We use your contact information to communicate about your energy contracts, send important updates, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.

Legal Compliance

We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards relevant to energy brokerage and payment processing.

Data Protection & Security

Security Measures

We implement robust security measures including encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security audits to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal requirements. Energy contract records are typically kept for 7 years after contract completion.

Staff Training

All our staff receive regular training on data protection and privacy best practices. We maintain strict internal policies and procedures to ensure your data is handled appropriately.

Your Rights

Access & Portability

You have the right to access your personal data and receive a copy in a portable format. You can request this information at any time by contacting our data protection team.

Correction & Deletion

You can request corrections to inaccurate data or deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records for regulatory compliance.

Withdrawal of Consent

Where we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time. This won't affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Third Party Services

Energy Suppliers

We share your information with energy suppliers only when necessary to provide quotations and manage your energy contracts. All suppliers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and data protection requirements.

Payment Processors

For card processing services, we work with PCI DSS compliant payment processors. Your payment data is encrypted and processed securely according to the highest industry standards.

Questions About Your Privacy?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Data Protection Officer: Available for all privacy-related inquiries