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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Meplas Limited ("Meplas", "we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or engage with our services.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable UK data protection legislation.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Contact Information: Name, company name, email address, telephone number and business address.

  • Business Information: Details provided through enquiries, quotations, customer or supplier registration, and business correspondence.

  • Website Usage Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and other technical information collected through website analytics or cookies, where applicable.

  • Communication Records: Information provided when contacting us by email, telephone or through our website.

We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our business operations and services.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Responding to enquiries and providing information about our plastic recycling services and recycled plastic products.

  • Processing customer and supplier enquiries, quotations, orders and business transactions.

  • Managing business relationships and maintaining communication with customers and suppliers.

  • Improving our website, services and customer experience.

  • Maintaining business records and fulfilling legal, regulatory and compliance obligations.

  • Sending relevant business updates or marketing communications where permitted by law.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under UK GDPR, we process personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

  • Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to enter into or fulfil a contract.

  • Legal Obligations: Where we must comply with applicable laws, regulations or statutory requirements.

  • Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights and freedoms.

  • Consent: Where you have provided consent for specific activities, such as certain marketing communications or non-essential cookies.

 

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share personal information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Service providers supporting our website, IT systems and business operations.

  • Professional advisers, accountants and legal representatives.

  • Transport, logistics and other business partners where necessary to provide our services.

  • Regulatory authorities or government agencies where required by law.

We require third-party service providers to handle personal information securely and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

We do not disclose personal information for unrelated commercial purposes.

 

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

Access to personal information is restricted to authorised personnel and service providers who require it for legitimate business purposes.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, tax and regulatory obligations.

Where applicable, financial and transaction records are generally retained for at least six years in accordance with relevant UK record-keeping requirements.

Other personal information is reviewed and securely deleted or anonymised when no longer required.

 

8. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses, or may introduce, cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor behaviour and support our online marketing activities.

These technologies may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to operate securely and correctly.

  • Analytics Cookies: We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website, including page views, visitor interactions and traffic sources.

  • Advertising Cookies: We may use Google Ads and other advertising platforms to measure advertising effectiveness, understand conversions and deliver relevant advertisements.

  • Functional Cookies: Used to remember visitor preferences and improve website experience.

Where required under UK law, non-essential cookies and tracking technologies will only be activated after you have provided your consent.

You will be able to accept or reject non-essential cookies and change your preferences at any time.

Information collected through analytics and advertising technologies may be processed by third-party providers, including Google, in accordance with their applicable privacy policies and data protection arrangements.

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9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the following rights:

  • The right to access personal information we hold about you.

  • The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • The right to request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.

  • The right to restrict or object to certain processing activities.

  • The right to data portability, where applicable.

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, normally within one calendar month.

 

10. International Data Transfers

Where personal information is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws.

These may include recognised adequacy regulations or approved contractual safeguards.

 

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

 

12. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are primarily intended for businesses and professional users.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website.

 

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business operations, website functionality or legal requirements.

Any updates will be published on this page, together with the revised date.

 

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

Meplas Limited

Email: info@meplas.co.uk

Website: www.meplas.co.uk

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Last Updated: October 2026

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