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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Ripon Laptop Centre is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law.

By using our website, contacting us, or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.


Who We Are

Ripon Laptop Centre provides computer repairs, IT support, upgrades, software installation and related technology services for homes and businesses across North Yorkshire.

Trading Address

Ripon Laptop Centre
Unit 5A Canalside
Dallamires Lane
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 1TT

Email: info@riponlaptopcentre.com

Telephone: 01765 602262


What Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our website or services, we may collect:

Contact information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Postcode

  • Company name (where applicable)

Repair and service information

  • Device make and model

  • Description of the fault

  • Service history

  • Communications relating to your repair or enquiry

Website information

When you visit our website we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of your visit

  • Referring website

This information helps us improve the website and understand how it is used.


How We Use Your Information

We only use your information where we have a lawful basis to do so.

Your information may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Book repairs or appointments

  • Carry out repair and IT support services

  • Contact you about your repair

  • Provide quotations

  • Process payments

  • Improve our website and customer experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Prevent fraud or misuse of our services

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.


Device Privacy During Repairs

We understand that computers often contain personal and sensitive information.

Our technicians only access files, folders or accounts where reasonably necessary to diagnose, repair or test your device.

Where possible, we recommend customers back up their data before bringing in a device. Although every care is taken, we cannot guarantee against data loss during hardware failures, software issues or operating system reinstalls.

If login credentials are required to complete a repair, they will only be used for the purpose of carrying out the requested work.


Contact Forms

If you complete a form on our website, we collect the information you choose to provide so we can respond to your enquiry.

We keep this information only for as long as necessary to deal with your enquiry or provide our services.


Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies may be used to:

  • remember preferences

  • measure website traffic

  • understand how visitors use the website

  • improve website performance

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the website may not function correctly.


Analytics

We may use website analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our website.

These services collect anonymous usage information such as:

  • pages visited

  • time spent on pages

  • device type

  • general location

  • referring websites

This information cannot normally be used to identify you personally.


Email Communications

If you contact us by email or submit an enquiry through our website, we will only use your details to respond to your enquiry or provide the services you have requested.

We do not send marketing emails unless you have specifically asked to receive them.

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.


Sharing Your Information

We only share personal information where necessary.

This may include:

  • payment providers

  • website hosting providers

  • email service providers

  • software suppliers used to provide requested services

  • legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

All third parties are expected to protect your personal information.


Data Retention

We only keep personal information for as long as necessary.

This may include keeping records for:

  • ongoing customer support

  • warranty purposes

  • accounting requirements

  • legal obligations

When information is no longer required it is securely deleted or destroyed.


Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or loss.

No method of transmitting information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure, but we continually work to protect your information.


Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

  • request access to your personal information

  • request correction of inaccurate information

  • request deletion of your personal information where applicable

  • object to certain processing

  • restrict processing in certain circumstances

  • request transfer of your information where applicable

  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.


Third Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.


Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised update date.


Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Ripon Laptop Centre
Unit 5A Canalside
Dallamires Lane
Ripon
HG4 1TT

Email: info@riponlaptopcentre.com

Telephone: 01765 602262

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Last updated: 29 July 2026

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