Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Allied Standard Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website: www.alliedstandardltd.com.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Allied Standard Ltd
30 Beech Court,
62 Riverdene Road,
Ilford, IG1 2EA
Company Registration Number: [Insert number]
Email: [Insert email address]
Phone: [Insert phone number]

We are a UK-based commercial waste management provider, operating under current environmental, legal and data protection regulations.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Contact details: such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you submit an enquiry or request a quote.
Business information: including company name, role, and service requirements.
Website usage data: IP address, browser type, referral source, and interactions with our website (via cookies or analytics).
Technical data: such as the device and operating system you use to access our website.

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required for service provision and with your consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your data for the following purposes:

To respond to enquiries and provide quotes
To fulfil contractual obligations and provide waste management services
To communicate regarding your service, including invoices, updates, or compliance documents
To improve our website, services, and customer experience
To meet legal and regulatory requirements
To send occasional updates or service-related communications (with opt-out options available)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent – where you have actively provided permission
Contract – to fulfil a service or respond to your request
Legal obligation – to comply with applicable waste and data laws
Legitimate interests – to manage and improve our services and business operations

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

Waste management subcontractors or service providers working on our behalf
Regulatory bodies (such as the Environment Agency) when legally required
Professional advisors (accountants, legal counsel) for business operations
Technology platforms we use to operate our business (e.g. CRM, analytics, or cloud providers)

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. This includes secure servers, encrypted platforms, and access controls.

Your data is stored within the UK or on GDPR-compliant cloud services with appropriate safeguards.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary:

For as long as you are an active customer
To comply with legal or financial obligations (e.g. up to 6 years for invoicing records)
Until you withdraw consent (for marketing or other non-essential contact)

After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and track website usage. Cookies may:

Store session data
Track performance and usage statistics (via services like Google Analytics)
Remember user preferences

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the UK GDPR:

To access a copy of the personal data we hold about you
To correct or update your data
To request deletion of your data (where legally allowable)
To object to or restrict certain types of processing
To withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO Contact:
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to Allied Standard Ltd. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website with the updated date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Allied Standard Ltd
30 Beech Court,
62 Riverdene Road,
Ilford, IG1 2EA