Privacy Policy
How we protect and handle your personal information
Last Updated: December 2024
Information We Collect
Personal information you provide to us:
• Name, email address, and phone number
• Physical address and property details
• Communication records and preferences
• Payment and billing information
Information we collect automatically:
• Website usage data (pages visited, time spent)
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device type)
• Location data (based on IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Provide solar, HVAC, and renewable energy quotes and assessments
• Communicate with you about your project and installation
• Schedule surveys, consultations, and installations
• Send service updates, maintenance reminders, and newsletters
• Improve our services, products, and website functionality
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Investigate and prevent fraud or security issues
Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
• We may share your information with:
• Trusted engineers, contractors, and installation teams
• Equipment suppliers and manufacturers
• MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) and HIES (Heat Institute Energy Service) for certification
• Payment processors (PCI DSS compliant)
• Regulatory bodies when required by UK law
• Professional advisors (accountants, solicitors) as needed
Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures:
• Technical safeguards: SSL encryption, secure servers, firewalls
• Organizational measures: access controls, staff training, confidentiality agreements
• UK-based servers to comply with data protection laws
• Limited access restricted to authorized employees only
• Regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments
• We maintain industry-standard security practices to protect your data
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights:
• Right of access: request a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification: correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: request deletion of your data
• Right to restrict processing: limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: receive your data in a portable format
• Right to object: object to certain types of processing
• Right to withdraw consent: withdraw consent at any time
• To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below
Data Retention
We retain personal data for the following periods:
• Quote requests: 2 years (unless you become a customer)
• Customer records: 7 years (for accounting and legal purposes)
• Marketing communications: until you unsubscribe
• Website analytics: 26 months
• Financial records: 7 years (per UK tax requirements)
• After retention periods, we securely delete or anonymize your data
Contact Us
If you have questions about our privacy practices or wish to exercise your rights, contact us:
• Email: info@crgdirect.co.uk
• Phone: +44 330 133 2497
• Address: CRG Direct Ltd, Hayling Island, Hampshire
• We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days
Data Protection Commitment
CRG Direct Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and in your interactions with us. If you have any concerns about our privacy practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.