Your Data Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have a number of rights regarding the personal data we hold about you.
Right of Access
You have the right to request a copy of all personal data we hold about you. This is known as a Subject Access Request (SAR). We will confirm whether we process your personal data and provide a copy, along with information about how it is used, where it is stored, who it is shared with, and for how long it is retained.
We will respond within one calendar month of receiving a valid request at no charge.
Right to Rectification
If any personal data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to have it corrected or completed. For example, if your delivery address or contact details change, you can update these directly in your account, or contact us and we will make the correction promptly.
Right to Erasure
Also known as the "right to be forgotten", this allows you to ask us to delete your personal data where:
It is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected
You withdraw consent and there is no other legal basis for processing
You object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
The data has been unlawfully processed
This right is not absolute — we may need to retain certain data to comply with legal obligations (for example, financial records required by HMRC). We will explain any such limitations when responding to your request.
Right to Restriction
You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in the following circumstances:
You contest the accuracy of the data, while we verify it
Processing is unlawful and you oppose erasure, requesting restriction instead
We no longer need the data but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims
You have objected to processing and we are considering whether our legitimate interests override yours
Where processing is restricted, we will continue to store your data but will not otherwise use it without your consent (unless for legal claims, or to protect the rights of others).
Right to Data Portability
Where we process your data based on your consent or to perform a contract, and the processing is carried out by automated means, you have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format (such as CSV or JSON).
You also have the right to ask us to transmit this data directly to another controller where technically feasible.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests as our legal basis. We will then cease processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests, rights, and freedoms.
You also have an absolute right to object to processing for direct marketing purposes at any time, with no exceptions. If you object to marketing, we will stop immediately.
Rights Re: Automated Decisions
You have the right not to be subject to a decision made solely by automated processing (including profiling) that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you.
NovaTech Systems does not make any solely automated decisions that affect your legal rights or produce similarly significant consequences. All significant decisions are made with human involvement.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Where we rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing (for example, for marketing communications), you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before the withdrawal.
To withdraw consent, please contact us at contact@coscomtech.co.uk or use the unsubscribe link in any marketing email we have sent you.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the details below. Requests can be made by email — you do not need to use a formal form. We will need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request to ensure we are not disclosing information to an unauthorised person.
Email: contact@coscomtech.co.uk
Postal Address: 184 Dalriada Crescent, Motherwell ML1 3XS, Scotland, UK
Please include:
- Your full name and email address associated with your account
- A clear description of the right you wish to exercise
- Any relevant order numbers or account details that will help us locate your data
Response Time: We will respond within one calendar month. For complex or multiple requests, we may extend this by a further two months, in which case we will notify you within the first month.
No Fee: In most cases, exercising your rights is free of charge. We may charge a reasonable fee or refuse to act on a request that is manifestly unfounded or excessive, or for additional copies of information already provided under a Subject Access Request.
Your Right to Complain to the ICO
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data or a request to exercise your rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's supervisory authority for data protection:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
Helpline: 0303 123 1113 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)
Website: ico.org.uk
Online reporting form: ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint
We would always prefer to resolve any concerns directly, so please contact us first and give us the opportunity to address your complaint before approaching the ICO.
Legal Framework
Your data rights are provided under:
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) — The retained EU law version of the GDPR, as amended and incorporated into UK law by the Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) — UK legislation that supplements UK GDPR, sets out domestic exemptions, and establishes the ICO as the supervisory authority.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) — UK regulations governing electronic marketing, cookies, and similar technologies.
These rights apply to all customers and visitors to our website who are located in the United Kingdom.
Exercise Your Rights
To make a Subject Access Request or exercise any of your data rights, contact us directly. We will respond within one calendar month.