Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Website: https://www.summit-safety.co.uk
Controller:
Summit Safety and Engineering Ltd
(“we”, “us”, “our”)
Contact email: Service@summit-safety.co.uk
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect your personal data when you visit our website and interact with our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with us:
Contact & Enquiry Information
Name, email address, telephone number, message content
– Collected via contact/enquiry forms and e-mails.
Technical & Usage Data
IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, date/time stamps
– Collected automatically by analytics and tracking tools.
Consent & Preference Data
Cookie consent choices and preferences.
Embedded Service Data
Data collected by embedded third-party services (e.g., Google Maps and translators) that may track usage or location.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
To Provide Services
Respond to enquiries and provide information about engineering, forklift services, inspections, parts supply, and other services.
To Improve the Website
Analyse how the site is used to improve content, layout and functionality.
To Comply With Legal Obligations
Record keeping, security, and compliance with data protection law.
To Deliver Functional Features
Embedded maps, translations, form submissions and consent mechanisms.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
Consent — where you agree to cookies/tracking tools.
Contractual necessity — to respond to enquiries or supply services.
Legitimate interests — to improve our website and business, provided this does not override your rights.
Legal obligation — to meet statutory requirements.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies, trackers, and similar technologies. You will see a cookie consent banner when you first visit.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Necessary for core website functions, e.g., form submissions, session management.
Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance.
Functional Cookies
Remember your consent and preferences so you don’t have to re-confirm them.
Third-Party Tracking
Our site includes embedded content and services that may collect data:
Ionos SiteAnalytics (analytics)
Google Maps (map embeds)
Website Translator tools
These services may use cookies and collect data according to their own privacy policies.
Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with:
Trusted analytics providers.
Embedded third-party services (maps, translation tools).
Legal authorities when required by law.
Each third party is responsible for its own compliance with data protection law.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, or to comply with legal obligations.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request erasure
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email above.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you may complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
9. Embedded Services Notice
Our site uses external services (maps, translators) that may collect data about you when enabled. Please consult their privacy policies for details about how they use your information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always appear on this page.