0118 207 3456
info@techrepairroom.co.uk
Data Protection

Privacy
Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Effective Date
21st October 2025

Who We Are

Repair Room LTD is a UK-based technology repair company that prioritises ethical service, data integrity, and customer education. Our registered office is:

Repair Room LTD

56 Bodmin Road
Reading, Berkshire
RG5 3RZ
United Kingdom

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Information We Collect

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

Contact Information

Name, email address, phone number

Device Information

Make, model, serial number, issue description

Service Records

Diagnostics, repair notes, test outcomes

Images or Videos

Before and after repair photos (if relevant)

Payment Details

Collected and processed through secure third-party providers — we do not store full card information

Communication Logs

Emails, messages, or notes relating to your service

Website Use Data

Limited cookies or analytics for basic functionality

Why We Collect Your Data

We collect and use your data under the following lawful bases:

Contractual Obligation

To provide quotes, complete repairs, and issue invoices or receipts

Legal Compliance

To meet tax, consumer rights, and recordkeeping obligations

Legitimate Interests

To improve service quality, track repairs, and follow up on satisfaction or collection

Consent (where required)

For marketing or the public use of before/after device photos

How We Use Your Data

Your data may be used to:

  • Communicate service updates or request further information
  • Record and carry out diagnostics and repairs
  • Provide invoices, receipts, and warranty details
  • Contact you regarding device collection
  • Log consent and preferences (e.g. marketing, education offers)
  • Improve or evaluate customer service

We will never sell your data.

Sharing Your Data

We only share your information when necessary for service delivery or compliance, such as with:

  • Secure payment processors
  • External couriers (when arranged or requested)
  • IT and admin service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Regulators or legal authorities (if legally required)

We do not permit third parties to use your data for their own marketing or profiling purposes. A full list of data processors is available on request.

How We Store and Protect Your Data

  • Data is stored in secure, access-controlled systems with encryption in transit and at rest
  • Only authorised personnel can access personal information
  • Records are retained only for as long as legally or operationally necessary
  • We regularly review and improve our data protection and access controls

Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion where no longer needed or legally required
  • Restrict processing under certain conditions
  • Object to specific uses, including marketing
  • Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
  • Request data portability, where applicable

To make a request, email: info@techrepairroom.co.uk
We aim to respond within 30 calendar days.

Cookies and Website Use

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and ensure essential functionality. We give you full control over which cookies you accept through our on-site Cookie Consent system.

Essential Cookies

Required for website security, navigation, and form submissions. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our site via Google Analytics. You can disable these at any time.

Marketing Cookies

Currently not used, but you may control them if introduced in future.

Preference Cookies

Remember choices such as theme or language settings. You can disable these if preferred.

You can review or change your cookie preferences at any time using the "Manage Cookie Preferences" button on our website or through your browser settings. We do not engage in behavioural tracking or targeted advertising.

For full details of the specific cookies we use and their retention periods, please see our Cookie Policy athttps://techrepairroom.co.uk/cookies.

Data Breaches

If a personal data breach occurs that may pose a risk to your rights or freedoms, we will notify affected individuals and report it to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) within 72 hours, where required.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email

info@techrepairroom.co.uk

Phone

0118 207 3456

Registered Address

56 Bodmin Road
Reading, Berkshire
RG5 3RZ
United Kingdom

Data Protection Officer: For specific data protection enquiries, please mark your correspondence as "Data Protection Enquiry" for priority handling.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in law or service operations. The most recent version will always be available athttps://techrepairroom.co.uk/privacyor upon request.

For detailed information about how we use cookies and your control options, please refer to our Cookie Policy athttps://techrepairroom.co.uk/cookies.