Privacy Policy

Sockits Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a UK-based supplier of electrical products. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of all visitors to our website in accordance with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and applicable Irish data protection laws.

Registered office: The Stables, Church Walk, Daventry, Northamptonshire, England, NN11 4BL
Company number: 16452748
Email: [email protected]

 

1. Purpose

This privacy policy explains how we collect, process, and store personal data from all website visitors, including those submitting enquiries and those contacted for marketing purposes.

 

2. Personal data we collect

2.1 Categories of personal data

We collect and process the following personal data:

  • Identity data: Name, job title, and company name (if relevant)
  • Contact data: Email address, telephone number, and postal address
  • Enquiry data: Information submitted via forms or other communications
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device information
  • Usage data: Information on how visitors use our website

We do not knowingly collect special category data, such as race, religion, health, or biometric information.

 

2.2 Source of personal data

Personal data is collected through:

  • Enquiry forms submitted on our website
  • Email or telephone communications
  • Website analytics tools, including Google Analytics
  • Cookies and similar technologies

 

3. How we use personal data

3.1 Purposes of processing

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and communications
  • Provide information about products and services
  • Analyse and improve website performance and functionality
  • Send marketing communications, subject to consent where required

 

3.2 Lawful bases for processing

We rely on the following lawful bases to process personal data:

  • Legitimate interests: Managing enquiries, maintaining and improving our services
  • Contractual necessity: Taking steps prior to entering into agreements
  • Legal obligation: Complying with applicable law
  • Consent: Sending marketing emails and managing non-essential cookies

 

3.3 Marketing communications

We may send marketing communications to contacts who have opted in or where permitted by law. Recipients can unsubscribe at any time by contacting [email protected].

 

4. Cookies and analytics

We use cookies to operate our website efficiently and analyse performance. For further information, including types of cookies and consent management, please refer to our cookie policy.

 

5. Data sharing

We may share personal data with:

  • IT and website service providers
  • Analytics providers, such as Google
  • Professional advisers
  • Regulatory authorities where legally required

We do not sell personal data.

 

6. International transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws.

 

7. Data security and retention

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.

Retention period: Enquiry and marketing data is retained until the individual unsubscribes or requests deletion. Other data is retained in line with legal, accounting, or compliance requirements.

 

8. Security and misuse

Visitors must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to this website, its servers, or any connected systems. We do not allow malware, hacking, scraping, or any abusive or disruptive activity. Such activity may result in suspension of access and legal action. For more detail, see our acceptable use policy.

 

9. Your rights

Individuals have the right to:

  • Access and receive a copy of their personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of their data
  • Object to processing
  • Restrict processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent for marketing

Requests should be submitted to [email protected]. Complaints may also be made to the ICO (UK) or the Irish Data Protection Commission.

 

Last updated: 25/01/2026