Privacy Policy

Shipping Storage Containers UK LTD respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share your information when you visit our website, contact us, request a quotation, place an order, subscribe to our communications, or otherwise interact with our business.

Please read this policy carefully to understand how your information is handled.

Who We Are

Shipping Storage Containers UK LTD is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through this website and our business operations.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following information.

Personal Information

Full name
Company name
Email address
Telephone number
Billing address
Delivery address
Payment information
Order history
Enquiry details
Communication preferences

Technical Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Referral source
Pages visited
Date and time of access
Website usage information

Marketing Information

We may collect information regarding:

Newsletter subscriptions
Marketing preferences
Responses to promotional campaigns
Customer feedback and surveys

How We Collect Information

Information may be collected when:

You submit a contact form
You request a quotation
You place an order
You contact us by telephone
You communicate via WhatsApp
You send us an email
You subscribe to marketing communications
You browse our website
You interact with our advertisements or social media platforms

How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

Providing Products and Services

We use your information to:

Process orders
Deliver products
Arrange transportation and logistics
Manage customer accounts
Respond to enquiries
Provide customer support
Issue invoices and receipts

Business Administration

We may use information to:

Verify customer identity
Prevent fraud
Maintain records
Meet legal obligations
Manage disputes and claims
Improve operational efficiency

Website Improvement

Information may be used to:

Monitor website performance
Improve user experience
Analyse website traffic
Identify technical issues
Develop new services

Marketing Communications

Where permitted by law, we may send:

Product updates
Promotional offers
Service announcements
Industry-related information

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

Contractual Necessity

Processing required to:

Provide quotations
Process orders
Deliver products
Provide customer support

Legal Obligations

Processing required to comply with:

Tax legislation
Accounting obligations
Regulatory requirements
Law enforcement requests

Legitimate Interests

Processing necessary for:

Fraud prevention
Business management
Website security
Service improvement
Customer communication

Consent

Where required, we rely on your consent for certain marketing activities and cookie-related technologies.

You may withdraw consent at any time.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Information may be shared where necessary with:

Delivery companies
Haulage providers
Depot operators
Payment processors
Professional advisers
IT service providers
Website hosting providers
Regulatory authorities
Law enforcement agencies where legally required

All third parties are expected to process information securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Payment Information

Payment transactions may be processed through secure third-party payment providers.

Shipping Storage Containers UK LTD does not store complete payment card details on its servers.

Payment providers are responsible for processing payment information in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.

International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where international transfers occur, appropriate safeguards will be implemented to ensure your information remains protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect personal information from:

Unauthorised access
Accidental loss
Misuse
Alteration
Disclosure
Destruction

While every reasonable effort is made to safeguard information, no online transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.

Retention periods may vary depending on:

Legal requirements
Tax obligations
Contractual obligations
Warranty obligations
Business record keeping requirements

Certain financial and transaction records may be retained for up to six years or longer where required by law.

Your Rights

Under applicable UK data protection legislation, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of information
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Marketing Preferences

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by:

Following unsubscribe instructions in emails
Contacting us directly
Requesting removal from marketing lists

Operational communications relating to existing orders or services may still be sent where necessary.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse traffic, and enhance user experience.

Cookies may be used to:

Remember preferences
Improve website performance
Measure visitor activity
Support security functions
Provide relevant content

Further information regarding cookies can be found in our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.

Shipping Storage Containers UK LTD is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites.

Visitors should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

Children’s Privacy

This website and our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If information relating to a child has been provided inadvertently, please contact us so that it can be removed where appropriate.

Complaints

If you have concerns regarding how your personal information is handled, please contact us first so that we can attempt to resolve the matter.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Information Commissioner’s Office

Website: https://ico.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, regulatory, operational, or business changes.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.

Continued use of our website following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Shipping Storage Containers UK LTD

102 Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 0BW

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +44 7457 421744

WhatsApp: +44 7469 827649

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