GDPR Policy
Effective Date: 25/05/2026
Waseem G Utilities is committed to protecting personal data and ensuring that all information is handled responsibly, securely, and in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Our Commitment
We recognise the importance of protecting personal information and are committed to processing all data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
We ensure that personal data is:
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Processed lawfully and fairly
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Collected for legitimate business purposes
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Accurate and kept up to date
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Protected against unauthorised access or misuse
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Retained only as long as necessary
2. Data We May Process
Waseem G Utilities may collect and process:
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Full names
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Contact details
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Postal addresses
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Email addresses
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Telephone numbers
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Utility usage information
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Business information (where applicable)
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Service enquiry details
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Communication records
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent
Where customers provide explicit consent for us to process their information.
Contractual Necessity
Where processing is necessary to provide requested utility comparison or referral services.
Legitimate Interest
To operate and improve our business services efficiently.
Legal Obligation
Where processing is required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
4. How We Use Personal Data
Personal information is processed to:
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Assess service requirements
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Provide quotations and comparisons
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Introduce customers to utility providers
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Respond to enquiries
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Deliver customer support
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Maintain service records
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Meet legal obligations
5. Data Sharing
We may share relevant customer information with trusted third-party utility providers and service partners solely for the purpose of delivering requested services.
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data, including:
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Secure digital storage
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Restricted access controls
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Password-protected systems
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Secure communication practices
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Regular data handling reviews
7. Data Retention
Personal data will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil business, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Once no longer required, data will be securely deleted or destroyed.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Right of Access
Request access to your personal data.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of personal data where applicable.
Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitations on how data is processed.
Right to Data Portability
Request transfer of your data.
Right to Object
Object to certain processing activities.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
9. Data Breach Procedures
Any suspected data breach will be investigated immediately and, where required, reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) within statutory timescales.
10. Contact for Data Protection Requests
For any GDPR-related enquiries or requests, contact:
Waseem G Utilities
Office 30
The Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre
Hopwood Lane
Halifax
HX1 5ER
Email:
info@waseemgutilities.co.uk
11. Complaints
If you are dissatisfied with how your personal data has been handled, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office: