At Bates Manufacturing Toolkits we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website, purchase our products or contact us.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Billing address

  • Delivery address

  • Company or training provider name (where applicable)

  • Payment information (processed securely through our payment provider)

  • Purchase history

  • Communications you send us

  • Website usage information through cookies and analytics

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and deliver orders

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Provide customer support

  • Send order confirmations and updates

  • Improve our products and website

  • Prevent fraud

  • Meet our legal and accounting obligations

  • Send marketing communications where you have given consent

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil your order

  • Provide customer support

  • Meet legal and tax obligations

  • Resolve disputes

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data (where applicable)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request transfer of your data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyse website traffic and remember your preferences.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Who We Are

Business Name: Bates Manufacturing Toolkits

Email: sales@batesmanufacturing.co.uk

Website: www.batesmanufacturing.co.uk

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

Bates Manufacturing Toolkits

Email: sales@batesmanufacturing.co.uk

Website: www.batesmanufacturing.co.uk

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information because:

  • It is necessary to fulfil a contract with you.

  • We have a legal obligation to retain certain records.

  • We have a legitimate interest in operating and improving our business.

  • You have given consent where required (such as marketing emails).

Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through our chosen payment provider. We do not store your full payment card details.

Sharing Your Information

We only share your personal information where necessary, including with:

  • Payment providers

  • Delivery and courier companies

  • Website hosting providers

  • Professional advisers (such as accountants)

  • Government authorities where legally required

We never sell your personal information.

Marketing

We will only send marketing emails if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us.

Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss or disclosure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.