Effective Date: 01 October 2025
Operator: Element6 Applications, Partnership
Address: 20 Rose Avenue, Abingdon, OX14 1XX
Email: info@tradeestimator.co.uk
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you use www.tradeestimator.co.uk or any estimator tool operated by Element6 Applications on behalf of a trade business.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Element6 Applications (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the Trade Estimator platform and hosts estimator tools for individual trade businesses across the UK.
We act as the data controller for information submitted through this website and as a joint controller or data processor where data is shared with the relevant trade business.
When you use our website or an estimator tool, we may collect:
Your name, email address, and phone number;
Details about your project (e.g. type of work, property details, measurements);
Files or photos you upload;
Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and cookies;
Analytics data (via Google Analytics or Meta Pixel).
We use your data to:
Provide a guide estimate for your project;
Forward your enquiry and project details to the relevant trade business;
Improve our tools and website performance;
Respond to your queries;
(If you consent) send you occasional updates or marketing about our services.
We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
Contractual necessity: to provide you with an estimate or respond to your request.
Legitimate interests: to maintain and improve our website and estimator tools.
Consent: where you opt in to marketing communications or accept cookies.
We may share your data with:
The trade business that operates the estimator you used, so they can follow up with you.
Our hosting provider and service partners (e.g. SiteGround, Google) to operate the site.
Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics, Meta) for website performance data.
We do not sell your data to third parties.
All partners we use are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with the UK GDPR.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.
Typically, this is up to 24 months after your enquiry or until you request deletion.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for functionality and analytics.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data;
Request correction or deletion;
Object to or restrict processing;
Withdraw consent at any time;
Request data portability.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@tradeestimator.co.uk.
We may require proof of identity before fulfilling your request.
We use SSL encryption and follow industry-standard measures to protect your data.
However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We primarily store data in the UK and European Economic Area (EEA).
Where data is transferred outside these areas (e.g. Google Analytics), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are in place.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date”.
If you have questions or concerns about your data, please contact us at:
info@tradeestimator.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
www.ico.org.uk | Telephone: 0303 123 1113
