Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
MTL Global Ltd respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard personal data when you visit our websites, purchase products from our brands, or contact us.
This website and our associated brand websites are operated by:
MTL Global Ltd
Unit 17, New Hythe Business Park
Bellingham Way
Aylesford, Kent
United Kingdom
Company No: 05952530
VAT: GB 899 25 8840
Email: office@mtlglobal.co.uk
MTL Global Ltd acts as the data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
When we refer to “we”, “our”, or “us”, this includes MTL Global Ltd and the consumer brands operated by the company.
2. When We Collect Your Information
We may collect personal data when you:
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Visit one of our websites
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Purchase products from our brand websites
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Create a customer account
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Contact us via forms or email
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Subscribe to newsletters or promotions
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Interact with us on social media
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Leave product reviews or feedback
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Participate in promotions or competitions
3. Personal Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with our websites, we may collect:
Contact information
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
Order information
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Billing and delivery address
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Purchase history
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Payment method (payment details are processed securely by payment providers)
Account information
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Login details and account preferences
Technical information
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IP address
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Device information
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Browser type
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Website usage information collected through cookies
Customer service information
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Enquiries
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Support requests
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Feedback or product reviews
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process and deliver orders
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Provide customer support
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Respond to enquiries
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Manage customer accounts
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Improve our websites and services
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Prevent fraud and protect our business
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Send order updates and service communications
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Send marketing communications where permitted
We only process personal data where there is a lawful basis to do so under UK data protection laws.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases:
Contractual obligation
To process and deliver orders you place.
Legitimate interests
To operate our business, improve our services and respond to enquiries.
Consent
For marketing communications where you have opted in.
Legal compliance
Where we must comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with trusted third parties including:
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Payment processors
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Delivery and logistics providers
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Website hosting platforms
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Customer service providers
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Marketing service providers
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Analytics services
These providers only process data on our behalf and must comply with data protection laws.
We do not sell personal data.
7. International Transfers
Some service providers may operate outside the UK or European Economic Area. When this happens we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected.
Typical retention periods include:
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Order and billing records: up to 7 years to comply with tax laws
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Customer enquiries: as long as necessary to resolve the enquiry
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Marketing data: until you unsubscribe
9. Cookies
Our websites may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Ensure the website functions correctly
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Analyse website traffic
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Improve user experience
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your personal data
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Restrict or object to processing
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Request transfer of your data to another provider
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Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise your rights, please contact:
11. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:
MTL Global Ltd
office@mtlglobal.co.uk