Privacy policy

This privacy policy sets out how MaxSpec Engineering collects, uses and protects any information that you give us when you interact with us. MaxSpec Engineering is committed to protecting your privacy, any information you give us will be handled in accordance with this policy. We may change or update this policy so you should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. If you have any questions please get in touch – engineering@maxspec.co.uk. 

Who are we?

MaxSpec Engineering is a small business in the UK specializing in automotive welding, fabrication and online sales.

Your rights as a consumer

  • the right to be informed about the collection and the use of your personal data
  • the right to access personal data and supplementary information
  • the right to have inaccurate personal data rectified, or completed if it is incomplete
  • the right to erasure (to be forgotten) in certain circumstances
  • the right to restrict processing in certain circumstances
  • the right to data portability, which allows the data subject to obtain and reuse their personal data for their own purposes across different services
  • the right to object to processing in certain circumstances
  • rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling
  • the right to withdraw consent at any time (where relevant)
  • the right to complain to the Information Commissioner

What data we collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Name, title, gender, date of birth
  • Contact information including address, email address and phone number
  • Demographic information such as preferences and interests
  • CCTV footage if you were to visit us on site
  • Login details when you create an account

What do we do with it and why do we need it?

The information is essential to allow us to provide and improve our service, but also:

  • For internal record keeping (accounts, analytics).
  • So we can send you information on our promotions or deals
  • To protect our customers, our business and our assets from crime
  • To pass onto our trusted third party vendors and associates, i.e. for accounting, shipping or customs purposes
  • To be used by trusted staff members in order to provide our service

How long do we keep it for?

We will only ever keep your data for as long as is necessary, this will usually be 6 years in accordance with tax/accounting practices. If you create an account on our website, we will store your login details until you delete the account.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have implemented physical, electronic and managerial procedures to secure the information we collect online. We do not store any payment card details.

How we use cookies

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You can find information about cookies by clicking on the yellow cookie icon on any page of our website.

The cookies that are categorized as “Necessary” are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site.

We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website, store your preferences, and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you. These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent.

You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience.

Links to other websites

Our website contains links to other websites that we do not own. Once you have used these links to leave our site, you must note that we do not have any control over that other website. We are not responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting other sites as they are not governed by this privacy statement.

We will not sell or distribute any of your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to 631 Eastern Ave, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6PN.

You may request or amend information about the personal details we hold about you but a small administration fee will apply.

If you have any questions please get in touch – engineering@maxspec.co.uk – Workshop 2 Mill Road, RG30 3SS.

Updated 03/01/2025