GDPR & Website Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

WOODS‑TEC LTD (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit www.woods-tec.co.uk.

1. Who We Are

WOODS‑TEC LTD
Registered Office: 1–4 Victoria Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LD
Company Registration Number: 15758717
VAT Number: GB 509 4895 53
Email: info@woods-tec.co.uk
Phone: 07427 918‑226

We provide specialist engineering, maintenance and technical training services.

2. Personal Data We Collect

2.1 Information you provide

When you contact us through the website or by email, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Details of your enquiry
• Any attachments or information you choose to send

2.2 Information collected automatically

Our website may collect anonymised technical data such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site

This information is used only to improve website performance and security.

2.3 Cookies

We use essential cookies for site functionality and may use analytics cookies to understand visitor behaviour. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Provide quotations and course information
• Deliver training services
• Maintain training and financial records
• Improve our website and services
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your data or use it for unsolicited marketing.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data under:

• Legitimate interests — responding to enquiries, running our business
• Contract — providing training you have requested
• Legal obligation — maintaining statutory records
• Consent — only where explicitly given

5. How We Protect Your Data

We use secure systems and restricted access to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted devices
• Secure email systems
• Secure hosting for website forms
• Controlled access to business files

6. Sharing Your Data

We only share data when necessary:

• With training partners or venues
• With IT/hosting providers supporting our website
• With regulatory bodies where legally required

All third parties must comply with UK GDPR.

7. Data Retention

• Enquiry emails: up to 12 months
• Training records: up to 7 years
• Financial records: 6 years (HMRC requirement)

After this, data is securely deleted.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request a copy of your data
• Withdraw consent

Contact: info@woods-tec.co.uk

9. External Links

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy or GDPR enquiries:

WOODS‑TEC LTD
Email: info@woods-tec.co.uk
Phone: 07427 918‑226
Registered Office: 1–4 Victoria Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LD