Privacy Policy
Website: directskipsandgrabs.co.uk
Trading name / Data Controller: Direct Skips & Grabs
Address: The Yard, Enterprise Estate, Aberford Road, Barwick-in-Elmet, LS15 4EF
We follow UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. This page explains what we collect, why, and your rights.
1. What data we collect
See the data we collect
- Contact: name, email, phone, address, postcode.
- Order: skip size, dates, delivery location, access notes, permit needs.
- Payment status: confirmation of cash/cheque received. We do not process cards online.
- Website activity: IP, device, pages (via analytics and security).
- Messages: forms, emails, call notes.
- Cookies: see Cookies section.
2. How we use your data (lawful bases)
See purposes and lawful bases
- Quotes and bookings (contract).
- Invoices and records (contract, legal obligation).
- Permits and deliveries (contract, legitimate interests).
- Support and service messages (legitimate interests / contract).
- Improve site and service (legitimate interests; consent for analytics cookies).
- Marketing (consent). See Marketing section.
3. What we don’t do
Our no-go list
- We do not sell your data.
- We do not keep it longer than needed.
- We do not collect special category data.
4. Where your data comes from
Sources
- You (forms, email, calls).
- Your device and browser (cookies/analytics).
- Councils or public sources for permit checks.
5. Who we share data with (processors)
Essential service partners
- Hosting & security: website host/CDN/security tools.
- Email & forms: email provider, form and spam-filtering tools.
- Payments: Cash on Delivery or Cheque. No online card processing.
- Analytics: Google Analytics (IP anonymisation where configured).
- Advertising: Google Ads (see Cookies/Marketing).
- Operations: dispatch/route tools, SMS/email services.
- Councils/regulators: permits or where required by law.
We share only what’s needed and use appropriate agreements where required.
6. International transfers
How we protect transfers
Some tools may store data outside the UK. We use UK-approved safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or the UK addendum.
7. Cookies
Cookie types and control
Cookies help the site work and help us measure what’s useful.
- Essential: security, load balancing, forms.
- Functional: remember choices (e.g., postcode).
- Analytics (consent): Google Analytics.
- Marketing (consent): Google Ads.
You can manage cookies in our banner and your browser. Blocking some cookies may limit features.
| Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| __cf_bm, cf_clearance | Security/performance (e.g., Cloudflare) |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics (usage stats; may use IP masking) |
| wp-*, divi_* | WordPress/Divi functionality |
8. Marketing
How we use your consent
We send marketing only if you opt in. You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in our emails or by emailing info@directskipsandgrabs.co.uk.
Service messages, like booking updates, are not marketing.
9. How long we keep data
Retention schedule
| Data type | Typical retention |
|---|---|
| Enquiries (no booking) | 24 months |
| Bookings & invoices | 6 years (tax/accounting) |
| Permit records | 6 years |
| Customer service emails | 24 months |
| Analytics data | 26 months (aggregated) |
| Cookie preferences | 12 months |
We may keep data longer if needed for legal claims.
10. Your rights
Access, fix, delete, object
- Access your data.
- Correct inaccurate data.
- Delete data (where allowed).
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Portability (get a copy).
- Withdraw consent at any time.
Email info@directskipsandgrabs.co.uk. We reply within one month.
You can also contact the ICO: ico.org.uk
11. Keeping your data safe
Security measures
We use HTTPS, access controls, regular updates, and staff training. Access is limited by role.
12. Children
Under 18s
Our services are for adults. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
13. Third-party links
Other websites
We link to other sites. Their policies apply on their sites.
14. Changes to this policy
How we’ll update you
We may update this page. We’ll change the date at the top. For important changes, we may email you.
Quick version
Short summary
We collect the info we need to quote, book, and deliver skips. We take payment by cash or cheque. We use cookies to run the site and, with consent, for Google Analytics and Google Ads. We never sell your data. You can access, fix, or delete your data, and opt out of marketing anytime. Email info@directskipsandgrabs.co.uk with questions.
