Privacy Policy British Badge Company

Last updated: August 2026

1. Introduction

British Badge Company (“we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you visit our website or contact us.

This Policy applies to personal data processed in connection with the website and any enquiries or orders made through it.

2. Who We Are

British Badge Company is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Full company details (including registered address and company number, where applicable) are available on the website or on request.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Identity and contact data – name, job title, organisation, email address, telephone number and postal address when you submit an enquiry or place an order

  • Correspondence data – details of any communications you send to us

  • Technical data – IP address, browser type, device information and pages visited (collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies)

  • Usage data – information about how you use our website

We do not intentionally collect special category data (such as health or biometric information).

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries and provide quotes

  • To process and fulfil orders

  • To manage our relationship with you and your organisation

  • To improve our website and services

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • To protect our legitimate business interests, including security and fraud prevention

5. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases (UK GDPR):

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to take steps at your request or to perform a contract

  • Legitimate interests – for example, responding to enquiries, improving our services, and maintaining website security

  • Legal obligation – where we are required to process data by law

  • Consent – where you have given clear consent (for example, for certain marketing communications)

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share personal data with:

  • Service providers who assist with website hosting, email, IT support or payment processing (under appropriate contractual safeguards)

  • Professional advisers (lawyers, accountants) where necessary

  • Public authorities or law enforcement where required by law

We do not sell personal data.

7. International Transfers

If we transfer personal data outside the UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or adequacy regulations.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy, including to meet legal, accounting or reporting requirements. Enquiry data is typically retained for a limited period unless a commercial relationship is established.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure of your data in certain circumstances

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details on the website. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to distinguish you from other users and to improve the site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Further details are available in our Cookie Policy (if published separately) or on request.

11. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on the website with an updated “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us using the details provided on the website.

Important note: This is a general template for illustrative purposes. It should be reviewed and tailored by a qualified professional before being published, particularly if the business processes data relating to government or public-sector clients.