Privacy Notice
Introduction
This Privacy Notice explains in detail the types of personal data we may collect about you when you interact with us. It also explains how we’ll store and handle that data and keep it safe.
We know that there’s a lot of information here, but we want you to be fully informed about your rights, and how Tectra Technologies Ltd (Tectra) use your data.
We hope the following sections will answer any questions you have but if not, please do get in touch with us.
It’s likely that we’ll need to update this Privacy Notice from time to time. We’ll notify you of any significant changes, but you are welcome to come back and check it whenever you wish.
Who are we?
Tectra is an IT Brokerage company engaged in the buying, selling and disposal of IT assets. RSSN (Refurbished Storage, Server and Networking) is trading name for the above.
The business is based at: Trackat House, 24 Turnpike Road, Blunsdon, Swindon, SN26 7EA.
Explaining the legal basis we rely on
The law on data protection sets out six ways which a company may collect and process your personal data, having analysed our customer database and business model we have assessed that Tectra uses Legitimate Interest is the primary basis for prospects and Contract for customers as the primary legal basis for processing personal data.
When do we collect your personal data?
Personal data is collected for the following business activities:
Web contact enquiries
Conferences
E-mails and telephone calls
E-commerce sales
What sort of personal data do we collect?
The personal data we collect is limited to the level we need to deliver our services and is made up of the following across the group:
Names of individuals
Company details
Email addresses
Phone numbers
Postal addresses
Credit card details
Banking details
Marketing preferences
How and why do we use your personal data?
Your personal data is used to manage and administer the sales and collection/delivery of products and keeping you informed of orders, new products and offers.
The actions include:
To manage sales enquiries
To complete sales transactions
To gather any details required for delivery
To satisfy information requests
To manage the recruitment process across the group
To respond to your queries, complaints and returns
To keep you updated on news and offers
To send you communications required by law or which are necessary to inform you about our changes to the services we provide you. For example, updates to this Privacy Notice
To comply with our contractual or legal obligations to share data with law enforcement
Of course, you are free to opt out at any time.
How we protect your personal data
We use well established software to support our business and all software companies used have provided us with their Data Protection Act 2018/GDPR Privacy Policy
An example would be our communications which is managed using the Microsoft Office 365 which has an updated Privacy Amendment which can be viewed here
Other examples of systems in use by the group include the following:
Nexus Computing Solutions – Privacy Notice
Xero – Privacy Notice
Signable – Privacy Notice
In addition, we have internal processes for any employees or associates which clearly states their terms of reference and how personal data will be used.
How long will we keep your personal data?
Whenever we collect or process your personal data, we’ll only keep it for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
At the end of that retention period, your data will either be deleted completely or anonymised, for example by aggregation with other data so that it can be used in a non-identifiable way for statistical analysis and business planning.
Who do we share your personal data with?
Your personal data is only used to deliver the services described in the section describing how and why we collect your personal data.
Where your personal data may be stored / processed
The systems in place with the group are primarily UK based so data stays within the EEA.
Protecting your data outside the EEA
The EEA includes all EU Member countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
We may transfer personal data that we collect from you to third-party data processors in countries that are outside the EEA such as Australia or the USA.
If we do this, we have procedures in place to ensure your data receives the same protection as if it were being processed inside the EEA. For example, our contracts with third parties stipulate the standards they must follow at all times. Any transfer of your personal data will follow applicable laws and we will treat the information under the guiding principles of this Privacy Notice.
What are your rights over your personal data?
The GDPR provides the following rights for individuals:
The right to be informed
The right of access
The right to rectification
The right to erasure
The right to restrict processing
The right to data portability
The right to object
Rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling
Where any subject access request is made there is a requirement to prove identity before any information is divulged. This may involve physical presence with accompanying ID.
Where a request to “Be forgotten “is made that can only be complied with if there are no other legal frameworks that overrule GDPR. Examples would be HMRC, FCA, etc.
Links to other websites
This privacy notice does not cover the links within this site linking to other websites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements on the other websites you visit.
Regulation changes and remedial actions
The GDPR went live on 25th May 2108 and the UK Data Privacy Bill gained Royal Ascent on 23rd May 2108. Therefore, this Notice is based on the regulations as they exist with a review process set up to make any adjustments required to become and stay compliant.
In the event of any changes or processes which need remedial action the review procedure will capture those issues and remedy them.
Contacting the Regulator
If you feel that your data has not been handled correctly, or you are unhappy with our response to any requests you have made to us regarding the use of your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
You can contact them by calling 0303 123 1113.
Or go online to www.ico.org.uk/concerns (opens in a new window; please note we can't be responsible for the content of external websites)
If you are based outside the UK, you have the right to lodge your complaint with the relevant data protection regulator in your country of residence.