Privacy Policy

Aspinall Instruments is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

For any data protection queries, please contact us via our website contact form or business email.

What Data We Collect
We collect only the minimum personal data necessary to operate our business. This may include:

Name
Professional email address
Telephone number
Organisation and role

We do not collect or process sensitive personal data.

How We Use Your Data
We use personal data solely for legitimate business purposes, including:

Contract communication
Project delivery and coordination
Technical collaboration
Responding to enquiries

We do not use your data for marketing mailing lists or automated decision-making.

Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Contract – where processing is necessary to deliver agreed services
Legitimate interests – for professional communication and business operations

These interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Data may be shared only where necessary:

With trusted service providers (e.g. email or IT systems)
Where required by law or regulatory obligation

All third parties are expected to handle data securely and in compliance with data protection law.

Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

For the duration of contractual or professional engagement
As required to meet legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations
Data is securely deleted when no longer required.

Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

Unauthorised access
Loss or misuse
Accidental disclosure

Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
Object to or restrict processing
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.