Privacy Policy
We take your privacy and data very seriously. This policy explains how FlameTec Boilers collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information. We aim to be fair, transparent and practical — only collecting what we need to deliver a professional service.
Who We Are
FlameTec Boilers provides boiler installation, servicing and repairs across Scotland. For data protection purposes, FlameTec Boilers is the “controller” of personal data collected through our website, calls, messages, plan signups, and service enquiries.
If you’re contacting us on behalf of someone else (e.g., a landlord, agent or family member), please ensure you have permission to share their details.
What We Mean by Personal Data
Personal data is information that can identify you (directly or indirectly). This can include contact details, property details and information you share when requesting a quote, booking a service, or using our online forms.
Payments: if you pay an installation deposit, service visit fee, or invoice online, payment processing is handled by our payment provider. We do not store full card details.
How We Collect Data & What We Collect
We collect data when you:
- Request a quote or book a service through our website
- Call, email, message or contact us via social media
- Upload photos to help us assess a job
- Use our website (cookies/analytics for functionality, performance and security where enabled)
We aim to collect the minimum necessary to: (1) quote accurately, (2) book and complete the work, (3) keep proper service records, and (4) support aftercare and warranties.
Our Lawful Bases
Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more lawful bases to process personal data:
If you want more detail on which lawful basis applies to a specific situation, contact us and we’ll explain.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide accurate quotes and recommendations based on your property and requirements
- To book and deliver services (installation, repairs, servicing, landlord safety checks where offered)
- To communicate about appointments, access, job updates and aftercare
- To manage warranties, documentation and service history
- To improve our website and customer experience (testing, performance and analytics where enabled)
- To protect against fraud, misuse and security threats
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations where applicable
We do not sell your personal information.
Marketing Communications
We may contact you with service updates, booking reminders and important information about work you’ve requested. For marketing (offers, reminders to book a service, newsletters), we only send electronic marketing where permitted by law.
If you tell us you don’t want marketing, we keep a minimal record of that preference so we can respect it.
Who We Share Data with & International Transfers
We share personal data only when necessary to deliver the service, run the business safely, or meet legal obligations. Typical recipients include:
International transfers: some providers may store or process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we use appropriate safeguards (such as contractual protections) to help keep your data protected.
For FlameCare signups, we may store plan choice, boiler details, billing status, customer support history, and Stripe customer or subscription references where needed to manage the plan, provide support, prevent misuse, and handle payment issues or disputes.
How We Protect Your Information
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including access controls, secure systems, and limiting access to people who need the data to do their job.
No system is 100% secure, but we work to keep risk low and act quickly if something goes wrong.
Your Rights
You have rights over your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, object, and (where applicable) portability. If you want to exercise any of these rights, contact us and we’ll respond as soon as possible (normally within one month).
To request anything, email info@flametecboilers.co.uk.
How Long We Keep Data
We keep personal data only as long as needed to deliver services, maintain safety and compliance records, and handle aftercare or warranty queries. Retention can vary depending on the type of work.
If you want us to delete old enquiry data or photos and we’re not legally required to keep it, email us and we’ll sort it.
Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function, improve performance, and understand how visitors use the site. Some cookies are essential. Others (like analytics) may be optional.
See our Cookies Policy for details and how to manage preferences.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, systems, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update this page and revise the “Last updated” date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle personal data, contact us:
If you’re unhappy with how we’ve handled your data, you can also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). We’d appreciate the chance to put it right first.