Privacy Policy
How we collect, use and protect your personal data when using Utility Asset Partners.
Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction and Summary
This Privacy Notice explains how Utility Asset Partners Limited ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data. We are a comparison platform that connects utility installers with adopting companies for asset adoption projects.
Quick summary: We collect project details, contact information, and usage data to provide our comparison services. We only share data with adopting companies when you submit offers, and we use appropriate security measures. You can contact us at any time to exercise your data rights.
2. How we collect personal data
We collect personal data in the following ways:
- From you directly: When you create an account, submit project details, or contact us
- From your use of our platform: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data
- From adopting companies: When they provide adoption offers or project requirements
- From public sources: Such as utility infrastructure databases for verification purposes
3. What personal data do we collect?
We collect the following types of personal data:
| Data Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Account Data | Name, email address, company details, login credentials |
| Project Data | Project location, utility type, technical specifications, asset values |
| Contact Data | Phone numbers, addresses, communication preferences |
| Usage Data | How you use our platform, pages viewed, device information |
| Financial Data | Asset valuations, adoption offers, payment information |
4. How we use your personal data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Provide our comparison platform services | Contract performance |
| Create and manage your account | Contract performance |
| Send service communications and updates | Legitimate interests |
| Improve our platform and develop new features | Legitimate interests |
| Send marketing communications (with consent) | Consent |
| Comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
5. Who do we share your personal data with?
We may share your personal data with:
- Adopting companies: When you submit project offers or when they request quotes
- Service providers: IT service providers, payment processors, and communication platforms
- Regulatory bodies: When required by law or to protect our legitimate interests
- Legal authorities: In response to legal requests or to prevent fraud
We never sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
6. How long do we keep your personal data?
We keep your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Typically:
- Account data: While your account is active and for 7 years after closure
- Project data: For 7 years after project completion for regulatory compliance
- Usage data: For 2 years for analytical purposes
- Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe or for 3 years, whichever is sooner
7. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our platform. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.
8. Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
- Restrict processing: Limit how we use your data
- Data portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications
9. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: info@utilityassetpartners.co.uk
Phone: 0161 123 4567
Address: Utility Asset Partners Limited, 123 Utility Street, Manchester, M1 1AA
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your data fairly.
10. Changes to this Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through our platform.