Privacy policy

Data controller: Thermal Storage UK, 28 Leeds Road, Ilkley, LS29 8DS

Thermal Storage UK promotes the use of smart thermal storage in buildings in the United Kingdom and other countries to achieve net zero. We are transparent about how we collect and use data.

What information do we collect about you?

We collect information about you when you subscribe to our newsletters or attend any events we may run. Website usage information is collected using cookies. We may also collect information about you during any other initiatives we may run from time to time.

How will we use the information about you?

We hold information to provide you with updates on our activities, publications and events that are relevant to smart thermal storage and heat decarbonisation. 

We will not share your information for marketing purposes with other companies or organisations.

Newsletters

We would like to send you newsletters about our business, events and general news. If you have consented to receive these, you may change your preferences or opt out at a later date. You have a right at any time to stop us from contacting you for such purposes.

Access to your information and correction

You have the right to request a copy of the information that we hold about you. If you would like a copy of some or all of your personal information, please contact us using the contact information provided. You can ask us to correct or remove information you think is inaccurate.

Data processed under legitimate interest

We collect, store and process personal data in regards to our events, research, and other initiatives. This includes processing data to:

  • collect details for and contact relevant stakeholders

  • inform people about our work

  • issue press releases

  • organise and promote events

  • request feedback

We have a legitimate interest in processing data in this way as it is integral to our work and mission. 

We store all personal data safely and securely, and retain information for only as long as is deemed necessary for the purpose.

We hold personal data securely on Google cloud servers which are compliant with GDPR requirements. More information can be found here

Your rights

You have a number of rights. You can:

  • access and obtain a copy of your data on request;

  • require us to change incorrect or incomplete data;

  • require us to delete or stop processing your data, for example where the data is no longer necessary for the purposes of processing;

  • object to the processing of your data where we are relying on our legitimate interests as the legal ground for processing; and

  • ask us to stop processing data for a period if data is inaccurate or there is a dispute about whether or not your interests override our legitimate grounds for processing data.

If you believe that we have not complied with your data protection rights, you can complain to the Information Commissioner who can be contacted here 

How to contact us

Please contact us if you have any questions about our privacy policy or the information we hold about you:

  • by email by using the Contact Us form OR

  • By writing to the Founding Director, Thermal Storage UK, 28 Leeds Road, Ilkley, LS29 8DS

Cookies

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information. This information is used to track visitor use of the website, compile statistical reports on website activity, and make the website easier to use.

We use Google and Squarespace Analytics to analyse the use of our website.

You can set your browser not to accept cookies and you can remove cookies from your browser.

Other websites

The Thermal Storage UK website contains links to other websites. This privacy policy only applies to this website so when you click on other websites you should read their privacy policies.

Updated: 5 April 2022