Scope of These Legal Notices
These legal notices govern access to and use of the website available at https://www.caledonianalltrades.co.uk (the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you accept these notices and agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
Website Host
Hosting, traffic distribution, and security (including DDoS protection and content delivery) for the Website are provided by:
- Cloudflare, Inc., 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, United States
- Cloudflare UK Ltd, 2nd Floor, 25 Lavington Street, London, SE1 0NZ, United Kingdom
Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio or video clips, page layout, software, and databases, is protected by copyright, database rights, and other intellectual property rights. Unless otherwise stated, all such rights are reserved.
- You may view the Website and print or download extracts for your own personal and non-commercial use only.
- Any reproduction, adaptation, distribution, public communication, or any other use of the Website content, in whole or in part, for commercial or public purposes, is prohibited without prior written authorisation from the rights holder.
- Trademarks, trade names, and logos displayed on the Website are the property of their respective owners. No licence to use any trademark is granted or implied.
Access, Availability, and Use
- The Website is provided “as is” and “as available.” Reasonable measures are taken to maintain availability and security, but uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed.
- You must not misuse the Website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or other malicious or technologically harmful material, attempting to gain unauthorised access, or attacking the Website (including via DDoS).
- Where the Website contains links to third-party sites or resources, such links are provided for information only; no responsibility is accepted for their content, accuracy, or availability.
Liability
- Information on the Website is provided for general information purposes and does not constitute professional advice. Although reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy and currency, no warranties, express or implied, are given regarding completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability.
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, liability is excluded for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with use of, or inability to use, the Website, including indirect or consequential loss, loss of data, or loss of business or profits.
- Nothing in these notices excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
Personal Data and Privacy
Personal data is processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Controller
For the purposes of the processing described below, the controller is the operator of the Website. You can contact the controller using the contact details made available on the Website.
Categories of Data Collected
- Identification and contact data provided by you (e.g., name, email address, phone number, message content) when you submit a form or otherwise communicate via the Website.
- Usage and technical data (e.g., IP address, device and browser information, pages visited, referring/exit pages, timestamps) collected through server logs, security systems, and cookies or similar technologies.
- Preference data related to cookie choices and consent status.
Purposes and Legal Bases
- Responding to enquiries and providing requested information or services (legal basis: performance of a contract or steps prior to entering into a contract; and/or legitimate interests in operating the Website and responding to enquiries).
- Operating, maintaining, and securing the Website, including fraud prevention, diagnostics, and threat mitigation (legal basis: legitimate interests in ensuring security and proper functioning; and/or legal obligations).
- Measuring audience and improving user experience using non-essential cookies only with your consent (legal basis: consent under PECR/UK GDPR).
- Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations and the exercise or defence of legal claims (legal basis: legal obligation; legitimate interests).
Recipients and Transfers
- Service providers involved in hosting, security, content delivery, analytics, and related services (including Cloudflare) may process personal data on our behalf under appropriate contractual terms.
- Where data is transferred outside the UK, appropriate safeguards are applied, such as the UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms, together with supplementary measures as needed.
Retention
- Contact and enquiry data: retained for the time necessary to handle your request and for a reasonable period thereafter to maintain records and manage potential disputes.
- Technical and security logs: retained for security and diagnostic purposes for a period proportionate to risk and operational needs.
- Cookie data: retained in accordance with the lifespan of each cookie and your consent choices.
Your Rights
Subject to conditions and exemptions in the UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to processing, and the right to data portability. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
To exercise your rights, contact the controller using the contact details provided on the Website. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.
Security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including the use of security services and traffic filtering. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Cookies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies (such as local storage or pixels) may also be used. Cookies can be “session” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” (stored until expiry or deletion).
How We Use Cookies
- Strictly necessary cookies: required for the Website to function and to enable security and network management. These do not require consent.
- Performance/analytics cookies: help measure Website traffic and performance. These are used only with your consent.
- Functionality cookies: remember your preferences and choices. These are used only with your consent where not strictly necessary.
- Advertising/targeting cookies: if used, these are set only with your consent.
Examples of Cookies That May Be Set
- Security and performance (Cloudflare): cookies such as __cf_bm, cf_clearance, and __cfruid help manage bot traffic, apply security settings, and ensure Website availability.
- Website operation (content management and preferences): cookies that remember session state, login status, or display preferences where applicable.
- Analytics: cookies that measure visits and interactions, used only if you have consented.
Your Choices
- On your first visit, and thereafter at any time, you can manage consent for non-essential cookies via the cookie banner or settings available on the Website. Non-essential cookies are not set unless and until you provide consent.
- You can also manage cookies through your browser settings by blocking, restricting, or deleting cookies. Blocking certain cookies may impact Website functionality.
- You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings tool on the Website; withdrawal will not affect the lawful use of cookies prior to withdrawal.
Changes to the Website and to These Notices
The Website content and these legal notices may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in services, technologies, or legal requirements. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last updated” date below.
Last updated: 14 December 2025
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These legal notices and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protection rights that apply in your country or part of the United Kingdom of residence.