Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Gedney Bulb Company Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit www.gedneybulb.co.uk (the “Website”).
1. Who We Are
Gedney Bulb Company Limited is the data controller responsible for your personal data under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Contact details:
Email: sales@gedneybulb.co.uk
Address: Middle Drove, Gedney, Spalding, Lincs, PE12 0AU
2. What Personal Data We Collect
- Identity Data: Name, username
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Website
- Marketing Data: Preferences for receiving marketing communications
3. How We Collect Your Data
- Direct interactions (e.g. contact forms, account registration)
- Automated technologies (cookies, analytics tools)
- Third parties (e.g. analytics providers such as Google Analytics)
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
- Consent: For sending marketing communications
- Contract: To provide services you request
- Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws
- Legitimate interests: To improve our Website and services
5. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and manage our Website
- To respond to enquiries
- To send updates or marketing (where consent is given)
- To analyse Website usage and improve performance
- To comply with legal obligations
6. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to distinguish you from other users and improve your experience. Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:
- Service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, email services)
- Professional advisers (lawyers, accountants)
- Regulators or authorities where required by law
We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law.
8. International Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the UK, we ensure a similar degree of protection is afforded by implementing safeguards such as:
- UK-approved standard contractual clauses (SCCs)
- Transfers to countries deemed adequate by the UK government
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
10. Your Legal Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at sales@gedneybulb.co.uk.
11. Complaints
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
We would, however, appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach the ICO.
12. Data Security
We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorised way.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: sales@gedneybulb.co.uk
Address: Middle Drove, Gedney, Spalding, Lincs, PE12 0AU
