Last updated: 9 July 2026

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Who We Are

Hopkins Electrics ("we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

Data Controller: Hopkins Electrics
Email: Jim@hopkinselectrics.co.uk 
Telephone: 07813 948 267
 

What Information We Collect

When you contact us through our website, by email or by telephone, we may collect the following information:

• Your name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Address (if provided)

• Details about your enquiry

• Any other information you choose to provide

We also collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website through Google Analytics.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Respond to your enquiries.

• Provide quotations and electrical services.

• Communicate with you regarding work you have requested.

• Improve our website and services.

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

Our Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal information because:

• It is necessary to respond to your enquiry or provide our services.

• We have a legitimate interest in operating and improving our business.

• We are required to comply with legal obligations where applicable.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our business, such as website hosting providers or IT support. These providers are required to keep your information secure and confidential.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects anonymous information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the website

• Device and browser type

• General geographic location (not your exact address)

• How you found our website

This information helps us improve our website and the services we offer.

You can find Google's Privacy Policy here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot be switched off.

Analytics Cookies

These allow us to understand how visitors use our website through Google Analytics so we can improve the website.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Request correction of inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of your information where appropriate.

• Object to or restrict certain processing.

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Further information is available from the ICO at:
https://ico.org.uk

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their own privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Contact Us

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

Hopkins Electrics
Email: jim@hopkinselectrics.co.uk
Telephone: 07813 948 267