Beaden Electrical Ltd Trading as Beaden Renewables

Effective Date: 1st March 2026

  1. Introduction

Beaden Electrical Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the renewable energy division known as Beaden Renewables.

We provide:

  • Solar photovoltaic (PV) installation
  • Battery storage systems
  • EV charge point installation

We primarily operate across the North West of England.

For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, Beaden Electrical Ltd is the Data Controller.

Registered Details:
Beaden Electrical Ltd
Trading as Beaden Renewables
Registered Office: Unit 2 Withyfold Trading Estate, Withyfold Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 2ZR
Company Number: 09764468 
Email: info@beadenrenewables.co.uk
Telephone: 01625 928800

  1. The Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data directly from you, automatically via our website, and during the course of providing services.

Information You Provide

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Installation or property address
  • Business details (for commercial projects)
  • Energy usage information
  • Roof and structural details
  • Photographs or plans provided for quotation
  • Any information submitted via forms, email or phone

Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Website usage data
  • Pages viewed and time spent

Operational Records

  • Site survey documentation
  • Installation design documentation
  • Electrical certificates
  • Warranty registrations
  • Call records (where applicable)

We do not collect special category data unless legally required.

  1. Lawful Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Contractual Necessity

To:

  • Provide quotations
  • Design systems
  • Conduct site surveys
  • Install and commission systems
  • Register warranties
  • Provide aftercare and maintenance

Legal & Regulatory Obligation

To:

  • Comply with electrical and renewable energy regulations
  • Register installations under certification schemes
  • Meet tax and accounting requirements

Legitimate Interests

To:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Manage business operations
  • Improve website performance
  • Protect against fraud or misuse

Consent (Where Required)

For:

  • Marketing communications
  • Non-essential cookies

You may withdraw consent at any time.

  1. MCS & TrustMark Compliance

As an MCS-certified installer, we are legally and contractually required to register qualifying installations and share relevant information with certification and regulatory bodies.

This may include sharing data with:

  • The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)
  • Our MCS Certification Body
  • The MCS Installation Database (MID)
  • TrustMark
  • Distribution Network Operators (DNOs)
  • Energy suppliers (for export registration where applicable)
  • Relevant scheme administrators

Information shared may include:

  • Customer name and installation address
  • System design and performance data
  • Equipment specifications and serial numbers
  • Commissioning certificates
  • Electrical compliance documentation

This processing is necessary to:

  • Issue MCS certificates
  • Validate regulatory compliance
  • Enable eligibility for export tariffs or energy schemes
  • Maintain certification status

This processing is carried out under legal obligation and contractual necessity.
Where installation proceeds, registration under applicable certification schemes is mandatory.

  1. Who We Share Data With

We do not sell personal data.

We may share information with:

  • Equipment manufacturers (for warranty registration)
  • EV charge point providers
  • Battery manufacturers
  • Finance providers (if finance is requested)
  • Approved subcontractors
  • IT and hosting providers
  • Accountants, insurers, and legal advisors

All third parties are required to process data securely and in accordance with UK data protection law.

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary.

Typical retention periods include:

  • Installation and compliance documentation: up to 6 years minimum, or longer where required for warranty, regulatory, or certification purposes
  • Financial records: as required under HMRC regulations
  • Enquiry data (non-converted leads): retained for a reasonable business period
  • Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn

Where data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

  1. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards, including:

  • Secure digital storage systems
  • Access controls and password protection
  • Restricted staff access
  • Secure data transfer practices

While no system is entirely risk-free, we take reasonable steps to protect your information.

  1. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate information
  • Request erasure (subject to legal limitations)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw consent
  • Request data portability

Requests should be submitted to: info@beadenrenewables.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

  1. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Enable core functionality
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyse website performance

Non-essential cookies are deployed only with user consent.

Further details are available in our Cookie Policy.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.