Privacy Policy

Last updated: [January 2026] Universal Office Products (UOP) ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website https://www.uop.co.uk (the "Website").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Universal Office Products (UOP) is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
Email: [insert contact email] Website: https://www.uop.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Contact information – such as your name, email address, and any information you provide when contacting us.
Technical data – including IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data.
Website usage data – information about how you use our website, including pages visited and interactions.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:
Respond to enquiries or messages you send us
Operate and maintain the Website
Improve our website, services, and user experience
Monitor website performance and security
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
Consent – where you have given clear permission
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our website
Legal obligation – where required by law

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse usage.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with trusted third parties who provide services on our behalf (such as hosting or analytics), where necessary and subject to appropriate safeguards.
We may also disclose personal data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

8. Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. Your RightsUnder UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Universal Office Products (UOP) is not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.