UK GDPR Compliance

First Choice Flooring Solutions is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This page explains how we comply with your rights under UK GDPR and what data we may process when you visit our website.

Scope and Applicability

This compliance page applies to all visitors of first-choice-flooring.co.uk. Although we do not collect personal data through user registration or account creation, we may process limited personal data automatically through website analytics, server logs, and cookies to improve site functionality and user experience.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access – You can request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and receive a copy of that data.
  • Right to rectification – You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to erasure – You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Right to restriction of processing – You may request we limit how we use your data under certain conditions.
  • Right to data portability – You may request your data in a structured, commonly used format where technically feasible.
  • Right to object – You may object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests, including profiling or direct marketing.

How We Comply

As an informational website with no user accounts or databases, we do not store personal data beyond what is automatically collected via standard web technologies. We use cookies only for essential site functionality and anonymous analytics. We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes. All data processing is conducted lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

Data We Process

We may automatically collect the following data:

  • IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics

This data is processed solely for website optimization and is not linked to any individual identity.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal data is based on legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) of the UK GDPR. This includes ensuring the website functions properly, improving user experience, and monitoring site performance. We balance this interest against your privacy rights and only collect data necessary for these purposes.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us at the email address below. Include your full name, the right you wish to exercise, and any relevant details about your interaction with our website. We will respond without undue delay and within one month.

Response Timeframes

We aim to respond to all requests within one month of receipt. In complex cases, we may extend this period by up to two additional months, informing you within one month of the reason for the delay.

No Discrimination Policy

We will not deny you services, charge different prices, or provide a different level of service because you exercised your rights under UK GDPR. Your rights are protected, and we respect your choices.

Updates and Changes

We may update this page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. Any updates will be posted here with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding your data protection rights under UK GDPR, please contact our data protection representative:

Gavin Whitaker
Email: [email protected]
Address: The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent supervisory authority for data protection: ico.org.uk.