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What cookies are used
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MTS B2B Website – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 15/05/2025
At MTS, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data through our B2B website, available exclusively to credit account customers.
1. Who We Are
MTS LTD ("we", "our", "us") is a [wholesaler/distributor] of professional tools and equipment. Our registered office is located at:
Units 2-5, 8A Trench Road
Newtownabbey
Northern Ireland
BT36 4TY
Company Registration Number: NI057705
Privacy Contact
If you have questions about how we handle personal data, contact us at:
Email: rian@mcbridetools.com
Phone: (028) 90 841 688 (Ext. 232)
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data from business users:
Full name
Job title
Business email address
Business phone number
Login credentials
Order and transaction history
IP address and usage data (via cookies – see above)
3. How We Collect Your Data
When you or your business registers for a credit account
When you log into and use our B2B website
When placing an order or submitting an enquiry
When communicating with our sales or support teams
Automatically through cookies and analytics tools (see Cookie Policy)
4. Why We Process Your Data
We use your information to:
Provide access to our B2B platform
Process and fulfil orders
Manage and maintain your credit account
Provide customer support
Notify you of account or order updates
Send relevant service communications
Improve our services and website
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, our lawful bases include:
Contractual necessity – to process your orders and manage your account
Legitimate interests – to improve service, prevent fraud, and communicate with business users
Legal obligations – to meet tax, accounting, and regulatory duties
Consent – for optional marketing communications (you can opt out at any time)
6. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your data with trusted third parties including:
Courier and delivery partners (e.g. Express Freight, DPD, JMC)
IT and web hosting providers
Payment processors and credit insurers
CRM and marketing platforms
Legal and regulatory authorities (if required)
We ensure all third parties comply with data protection obligations and do not use your data for unrelated purposes.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil our contractual and legal obligations
Maintain accurate business records
Comply with accounting, auditing, and tax requirements
After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
8. How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, including:
Secure servers and encryption
User access controls
Staff training on data handling
Regular audits and policy reviews
9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
As a data subject, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data (in certain circumstances)
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Request data portability
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact rian@mcbridetools.com
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact:
Privacy Contact
Email: rian@mcbridetools.com
Phone: (028) 90 841 688 (Ext. 232)
Postal Address: Units 2-5, 8A Trench Road, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, BT36 4TY
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.