Privacy policy

Last updated: 25th November 2025

Beckside Machinery Limited, trading as Beckside Machinery (“we”, “us”, “our”), is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or purchase products from us.

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Company Details:

Beckside Machinery Limited (Company No. 09309022)

Registered Address: Beckside Farm, Caistor Road, Osgodby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3SY

Email: office@becksidemachinery.co.uk

We are the data controller for the purposes of UK data protection law.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

1.1. Contact Information

                Name

                Address and delivery address

                Email address

                Telephone number

1.2. Payment and Transaction Information

                Payment method and partial payment details (we do not store full card information)

                Order details and transaction history

                Refund and return information

1.3. Account Information (if you create an account)

                Username and password

                Account preferences and saved details

1.4. Communications

                Emails, messages, enquiries, and other correspondence with us

                Customer support interactions

1.5. Device and Usage Information

Collected automatically when you browse our website:

                IP address

                Browser type and version

                Device identifiers

                Pages viewed, time spent on pages, navigation patterns

                Cookie and tracking data (see our Cookie Policy for details)

1.6. Information From Third Parties

We may receive personal information from:

                Payment processors

                Delivery and logistics partners

                Marketing and advertising partners

                Technology providers supporting our website

2. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

2.1. Fulfilling Orders and Providing Services

                Processing and confirming orders

                Managing payments

                Delivering products

                Arranging returns, exchanges, or repairs

                Managing warranties and after-sales support

2.2. Customer Service and Communication

                Responding to enquiries

                Sending service-related notifications (order confirmations, delivery updates, etc.)

2.3. Improving Our Website and Services

                Monitoring usage patterns to improve functionality

                Personalising your browsing and purchasing experience

2.4. Marketing

                Sending marketing emails or postal marketing (only where lawful)

                Providing product recommendations

                Advertising based on browsing behaviour (where permitted)

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.

2.5. Security and Fraud Prevention

                Protecting our website, customers, and business from fraud and misuse

                Verifying customer identity when necessary

2.6. Legal Compliance

                Complying with applicable laws

                Responding to lawful requests from authorities

                Managing disputes or legal claims

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

3.1. Service Providers

Such as:

                Payment processors

                IT hosting and website management providers

                Couriers and delivery partners

                Customer support providers

                Data storage and cloud providers

These parties process data only on our instructions.

3.2. Business and Marketing Partners

Where necessary to:

                Provide advertising or analytics services

                Send marketing communications (where lawfully permitted)

3.3. Legal and Regulatory Bodies

Where required to:

                Comply with legal obligations

                Prevent fraud or unlawful activity

                Protect our rights or the rights of others

3.4. Business Transactions

If the business is sold, merged, or reorganised, data may be transferred as part of that process.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Children’s Data

Our website and products are not intended for individuals under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information relating to children.

5. Security of Your Information

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission is fully secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, including:

                Fulfilling orders

                Providing after-sales services and warranty support

                Meeting legal obligations

                Handling disputes

Retention periods vary depending on the type of data.

7. Your Rights

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

                Right of access – request a copy of your personal information

                Right to rectification – request that inaccurate data be corrected

                Right to erasure – request deletion of your personal information

                Right to restrict processing – request limits on how your data is used

                Right to data portability – request data in a transferable format

                Right to object – object to certain types of processing

                Right to withdraw consent – where consent is the basis for processing

You can exercise your rights by contacting us at office@becksidemachinery.co.uk.

We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your personal information has been mishandled.

8. International Transfers

We may transfer your personal information outside the UK where required to use certain service providers. When doing so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact:

Email: office@becksidemachinery.co.uk

Phone: +44 (0)1673 828965

Address: Beckside Machinery, Beckside Farm, Caistor Road, Osgodby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3SY