Privacy Policy

Technical Engineering Consulting Ltd

Last updated: 23/01/2026

1. Data Controller

Technical Engineering Consulting Ltd
Company number: 16883628
Registered office: Jubilee House, East Beach, Lytham St Annes, Lancs, United Kingdom, FY8 5FT
Contact for privacy matters: privacy@technicalengineeringconsulting.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact details (name, email address, phone number, contact form message content)
  • Business information (company name, job title, meeting details)
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device identifiers, cookies)
  • Project‑related information provided by clients
  • Information submitted through forms, surveys, or contractual documents

3. How and Why We Use Your Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes and lawful bases:


Enquiries and Contract

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Preparing quotes
  • Managing potential or ongoing contracts
  • Providing engineering consultancy services
  • Managing project communications and deliverables

 

Legitimate Interests

  • Delivering and managing engineering projects
  • Ensuring security and preventing misuse of systems
  • Following up on enquiries and maintaining a CRM database
  • Improving our services and operations
  • Business development and client relationship management
  • Protecting the business in case of disputes

 

Legal Obligation

  • Record‑keeping and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Documenting engineering decisions
  • Managing insurance and audit requirements

 

Administrative and Financial Management

  • Invoicing and payment processing
  • Maintaining accounting and financial records

4. Data Sharing

We may share personal data with:

  • Subcontractors, engineering partners, or consultants involved in project delivery
  • IT service providers (e.g. hosting, email, security systems)
  • Accountants, auditors, and legal advisors
  • Regulatory bodies where required by law

 

IONOS

Our website is hosted by IONOS, who processes form submissions on our behalf as part of their hosting service. We use the IONOS CAPTCHA to prevent spam and abuse. This tool processes technical information such as IP address and browser details solely for security purposes. No personal data is stored or shared with third parties.

IONOS acts as a data processor, not a controller.

 

Calendly

We use Calendly to allow clients and prospective clients to schedule meetings with us efficiently. Calendly processes this information on our behalf as a third‑party service provider.

 

We do not sell personal data.

All third parties are required to handle data securely and in compliance with UK GDPR.

5. International Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the UK (for example, through cloud‑based services), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • UK adequacy regulations
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Equivalent protective measures

If no international transfers occur, we will state this clearly.

 

Calendly

Because Calendly is based in the United States, personal data entered into the scheduling form may be transferred outside the UK. Calendly provides appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to ensure that data is protected in line with UK GDPR requirements.

6. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure storage and encryption where appropriate
  • Staff confidentiality obligations
  • Regular monitoring of systems for vulnerabilities

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above:

  • Enquiry data submitted through our contact form: typically retained for up to 12 months
  • Contract and project data: retained for up to 6 years (or longer if required for legal or insurance purposes)
  • Financial records: retained for periods required by HMRC

Where retention periods vary, we apply criteria based on legal, operational, and contractual requirements.

 

Calendly

Meeting data submitted through Calendly is retained in accordance with our standard retention periods and may also be stored within Calendly’s systems until deleted.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access – to request a copy of your data
  • Rectification – to correct inaccurate information
  • Erasure – to request deletion where applicable
  • Restriction – to limit how your data is used
  • Objection – to object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Data portability – to receive your data in a structured format
  • Withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent
  • Complain to the ICO – the UK supervisory authority for data protection

9. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, contact us at: privacy@technicalengineeringconsulting.com

We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve functionality
  • Analyse website usage
  • Enhance user experience

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

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