Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
1.1 We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and service users.
1.2 This policy applies where we are acting as a data controller with respect to the personal data of our website visitors and service users — in other words, where we determine the purposes and means of the processing of that personal data.
1.3 By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.
1.4 In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to www.leedsturf.co.uk. For more information about us, see Section 11.
2. Data Controller
2.1 Data controller: Andrew Tate is the Data Controller on behalf of www.leedsturf.co.uk and is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), Registration No: ZA325974.
2.2 The ICO can be contacted on 0303 123 1113 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) or by email at casework@ico.org.uk. Website: https://ico.org.uk
2.3 Andrew Tate is committed to ensuring your privacy is protected. If we ask you to provide information by which you can be identified, it will only be used in accordance with this policy.
2.4 This policy is effective from 20th March 2025. We may update it from time to time, and you should check this page to ensure you are happy with any changes.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
3.1 This section outlines:
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The types of personal data we may collect and process
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The purposes for which we may process your data
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The legal basis for doing so under data protection laws
3.2 Usage Data: We may collect data such as your IP address, location, browser type, referral source, page views, and website navigation patterns via Google Analytics. This helps us analyse usage and improve our site. The legal basis is our legitimate interests.
3.3 Enquiry Data: We may process personal information submitted through our enquiry forms for the purpose of offering, marketing, and supplying goods or services. The legal basis is contractual necessity or steps taken at your request prior to entering into a contract.
3.4 Notification Data: If you sign up for newsletters or alerts, we will process your data to send you those communications. Legal basis: contractual necessity or your consent.
3.5 Correspondence Data: If you contact us, we may keep a record of the communication (including metadata generated by contact forms). This is processed for communication and record-keeping. Legal basis: contractual necessity.
3.6 We may also process any personal data where necessary for legal claims, insurance, risk management, or professional advice. Legal basis: legitimate interests.
3.7 In limited cases, we may process data for legal compliance or to protect your or another person’s vital interests.
3.8 Please do not submit anyone else’s personal data to us unless we explicitly request it.
4. Sharing Your Personal Data
4.1 We may disclose your personal data to:
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Members of our group of companies (if applicable)
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Professional advisers or insurers
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Suppliers or subcontractors, for purposes related to fulfilling a contract
Any third party receiving your data will act as a data controller and provide their own privacy policy when contacting you.
4.2 We may also disclose your personal data:
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If legally required to do so
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To protect vital interests
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To establish, exercise or defend legal claims
5. International Data Transfers
5.1 Your personal data is stored and processed within the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area (EEA).
We do not transfer your data internationally.
Should this change, we will notify you and ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place to protect your data.
6. Data Retention
6.1 We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes it was collected for, including for legal, accounting or reporting requirements.
6.2 Specific retention periods:
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Usage data: Retained for a minimum of 3 months and no longer than necessary to analyse performance
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Enquiry, correspondence and notification data: Retained for a minimum of 12 months and no longer than necessary
6.3 We may retain data longer where legally required or to protect vital interests.
7. Amendments
7.1 We may update this policy by publishing a new version on our website.
7.2 You should check this page periodically to ensure you are happy with any changes.
8. Your rights
8.1 You have the following rights under data protection law:
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The right to access personal data
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The right to rectification
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The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
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The right to restrict processing
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The right to object to processing
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The right to data portability
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The right to lodge a complaint with the ICO
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The right to withdraw consent at any time
8.2 You may request access to your personal data. The first copy will be provided free of charge. Further copies may be subject to a fee.
8.3 You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
8.4 You may request erasure where:
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Data is no longer needed
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You withdraw consent
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You object to processing
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Data was unlawfully processed
8.5 You may request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
8.6 You may object to processing on grounds relating to your particular situation, unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds to continue.
8.7 You may object to direct marketing at any time.
8.8 You have the right to data portability in some cases.
8.9 You may withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
8.10 To exercise any rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11.
9. Cookies
9.1 A cookie is a small file placed on your computer that allows us to recognise your device and store preferences.
9.2 Cookies may be session-based (expire when the browser closes) or persistent (remain until a set expiry date or user deletion).
9.3 We use a cookie consent tool to ensure we obtain your permission before placing any non-essential cookies (e.g. for analytics). You can withdraw consent at any time via your browser settings or our cookie banner.
10. Cookies we use
We use cookies for the following purposes:
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Analytics: To analyse the use and performance of our website using Usermaven.
11. Cookies used by our service providers
11.1 Our service providers use cookies and those cookies may be stored on your computer when you visit our website.
12. Our details
121.1 This website is owned and operated by Andrew Tate and used by www.leedsturf.co.uk
12.2 Our principal place of business is at:
Knotford Nook, Pool Road, Otley, Leeds
12.3 You can contact us:
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By post, at the address above
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Using the contact form on our website
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By telephone (number published on the website)
13. Affiliate Disclosure
Some of the links on our website are affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
We only recommend products or services we believe may be relevant or helpful to our visitors. However, we are not responsible for the privacy policies, content, or practices of any third-party website. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.