Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Commssource ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personal identification information, including but not limited to:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
  • Business information (company name, job title, business address)
  • Billing and payment information
  • Account credentials
  • Communication preferences

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Click-through rates and navigation paths
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device and operating system information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To process transactions and send related information
  • To send administrative information, updates, and security alerts
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To send marketing and promotional communications (with consent)
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK, we process personal data based on:

  • Contract: Processing necessary for the performance of our services
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing for business purposes that don't override your rights
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific processing
  • Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with laws

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our business
  • Business Partners: With partners for service delivery (e.g., telecom providers)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
  • Consent: With your explicit consent

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

For UK and EEA Residents (GDPR)

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities
  • Automated Decision-Making: Not be subject to solely automated decisions

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@commssource.co.uk.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Maintain your session and preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Personalize content and improve user experience
  • Deliver targeted advertising (with consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Typical retention periods include:

  • Customer account data: Duration of the business relationship plus 7 years
  • Transaction records: 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
  • Marketing data: Until consent is withdrawn or 3 years of inactivity
  • Website analytics: 26 months

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
  • Your explicit consent where required

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice via email.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Commssource Ltd

Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@commssource.co.uk
Phone: +44 1254 661100
Address: Unit C4, Hulme Court, Commercial Rd
Darwen, BB3 0FE

15. Supervisory Authority

If you are in the UK or EEA and believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority:

UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Website: www.ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113