GDPR Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

At TECI Ltd, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely, transparently, and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This page explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or contact us.

1. Who We Are

TECI Ltd is a professional scrap metal recycling company providing recycling, collection, and waste management services throughout the United Kingdom.

If you have any questions regarding this GDPR Policy, please contact us using the details on our Contact page.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:

Full Name
Company Name
Email Address
Telephone Number
Business Address
Collection Address
Enquiry Details
IP Address
Browser Information
Cookies and Website Usage Data

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information when you:

Submit a contact form
Request a quotation
Contact us by email or telephone
Subscribe to our newsletter
Browse our website
Accept cookies

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We process your personal data to:

Respond to enquiries
Provide quotations
Arrange scrap collections
Deliver our services
Improve our website
Communicate with customers
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Prevent fraud and misuse

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate business interests

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against:

Unauthorised access
Loss of data
Misuse
Alteration
Disclosure

Our website uses secure technologies wherever appropriate.

7. Data Retention

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

Provide our services
Comply with legal requirements
Resolve disputes
Maintain business records

When no longer required, your information will be securely deleted.

8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our business, such as:

Website hosting providers
IT support providers
Professional advisers
Government authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to protect your information.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where applicable
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

10. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

Improve website functionality
Analyse visitor behaviour
Remember your preferences
Enhance user experience

You can manage cookie settings through your browser at any time.

11. Third-Party Services

Our website may use trusted third-party services such as:

Google Maps
Google Analytics (if enabled)
Elementor Forms
WordPress plugins
Cloud hosting providers

These providers process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

12. International Data Transfers

Where personal information is transferred outside the UK, appropriate safeguards will be implemented to protect your information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this GDPR Policy or your personal data, please contact TECI Ltd using the details provided on our Contact page.