Privacy Notice & UK GDPR Statement

1. Introduction & Overview

ScotSolarCheck.co.uk ("we", "our", "us") operates an independent Scottish domestic renewable energy feasibility desk. We provide preliminary solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage viability evaluations for residential property owners across Scotland in technical collaboration with our accredited installation partner, Scottish Energy Efficiency (Prospect Business Centre, Dundee DD2 1TY). We are firmly committed to safeguarding your privacy in strict compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

2. Information We Collect

When you use our interactive feasibility tool, we collect the minimum necessary data to perform an accurate desktop solar assessment:

• Property Details: Scottish postcode, home ownership status, approximate property style, roof material, and tree shading profile.
• Energy Profile: Average monthly electricity expenditure and primary heating type.
• Contact Details: Your full name, mobile telephone number, and email address (provided voluntarily at Step 4).
• Technical Diagnostics: IP address and browser type for security and fraud prevention.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR Article 6, we process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): You provide specific, informed consent when completing Step 4 to request a technical satellite shading assessment.
• Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): To verify Scottish postcode validity, prevent fraudulent submissions, and match qualifying homeowners with Scottish Energy Efficiency.

4. How We Use and Share Your Data (Strict Non-Broker Policy)

We do NOT sell, lease, or auction your personal information to marketing lists or commercial lead aggregators.

If your property questionnaire demonstrates viable roof orientation and consumption thresholds, your details are shared strictly with our single accredited Scottish installation partner, Scottish Energy Efficiency. Their technical team contacts you solely to review your satellite solar generation model, assess eligibility for 0% VAT and 0% interest-free credit, and arrange an accredited survey.

5. Data Retention & Security

We implement strict technical and organizational safeguards (including 256-bit TLS/SSL encryption and access controls) to protect your information. Personal enquiry records are securely archived or expunged within 90 days of feasibility assessment completion unless a direct contract with the installation partner is established.

6. Your Statutory Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you possess the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data held about you (Subject Access Request).
• Request immediate rectification of inaccurate or incomplete records.
• Request permanent erasure of your data ("Right to be Forgotten").
• Withdraw your marketing or contact consent at any time without penalty.

7. Contact & Data Deletion Requests

To exercise any of your data rights or make an enquiry, please contact our Data Governance Officer at:

You also retain the statutory right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.