PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: May 2025
Website: www.straight-six.co.uk
Operator: Straight Six, a trading division of MDS Limited
Contact: info@straight-six.co.uk

Straight Six ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

  • Contact details: such as your name, email address, phone number (e.g. via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups).

  • Technical data: including IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data collected through cookies.

  • Transaction data: if you make a purchase, we may collect payment and delivery information (processed securely through third-party payment providers).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or customer service requests.

  • To process and fulfil any orders or transactions.

  • To send updates, offers, or newsletters (only with your consent).

  • To improve our website’s functionality and performance.

  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent (e.g. newsletter sign-ups).

  • To fulfil a contract (e.g. processing orders).

  • To comply with legal obligations.

  • Based on our legitimate interests (e.g. improving website performance).

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather usage statistics. You will be given the option to manage your cookie preferences when you first visit the site.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your data. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors or web hosts) who help us operate our website, provided they comply with data protection laws.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Object to or restrict our processing of your data.

  • Withdraw your consent at any time (where applicable).

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@straight-six.co.uk.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Please check back periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:
📧 info@straight-six.co.uk