HT003 – Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

HomeTech Wales is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly, securely and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, how long it is retained and the rights you have under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

For more detailed information about how HomeTech Wales manages and protects personal information internally, please refer to our HT008 Data Protection and Information Handling Policy.

2. Who We Are

HomeTech Wales provides home improvements, property maintenance, accessibility adaptations, technology support and independent living solutions across North Wales.

Business Owner: David Owen Booth

Email: info@hometech.wales

Telephone: 07909 225315

Website: www.hometech.wales

ICO Registration Number: ZB361376

3. What Information We Collect

Depending on the services you request, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Postal address
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  • Details of your enquiry or project
  • Property information relevant to the work
  • Quotations, invoices and payment records
  • Project photographs
  • Communications with you

Where technology support is provided, we may also require temporary access to device settings, network information or account credentials necessary to provide the agreed service.

4. Why We Collect Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Prepare quotations and estimates
  • Deliver agreed services
  • Arrange appointments
  • Issue invoices and receipts
  • Maintain project records
  • Meet legal, insurance and taxation obligations
  • Provide ongoing customer support where requested

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Our Lawful Basis for Processing

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

  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate business interests
  • Consent, where required

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

6. Sharing Information

We only share personal information where necessary and lawful.

This may include:

  • Accountants and professional advisers
  • Insurance providers
  • Approved subcontractors involved in your project
  • Local authorities or safeguarding agencies where legally required
  • Law enforcement agencies where required by law

We only share the minimum information necessary.

7. How We Protect Your Information

HomeTech Wales takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information.

These include secure devices, password protection, multi factor authentication, encrypted cloud storage where appropriate and restricted access to business records.

8. How Long We Keep Information

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary.

Typical retention periods include:

  • Quotations not accepted: 12 months
  • Customer correspondence: 3 years
  • Project records and invoices: 7 years
  • Job photographs: 7 years
  • Ongoing support records: Duration of the support arrangement plus 12 months

Information is securely deleted or destroyed when no longer required.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of information where appropriate.
  • Restrict or object to certain types of processing.
  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Requests should be sent to info@hometech.wales.

We will normally respond within one calendar month.

10. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how HomeTech Wales handles your personal information, please contact:

HomeTech Wales

Email: info@hometech.wales

Telephone: 07909 225315

Website: www.hometech.wales

Document Information

ItemDetails
DocumentHT003 Privacy Policy
Version1.0
Effective Date5 July 2026
Last Reviewed5 July 2026
Next Review5 July 2027
Policy OwnerDavid Owen Booth
Approved ByDavid Owen Booth

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