Privacy Policy – GDPR Compliance

V.K AMBER Couriers
Effective Date: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction

V.K AMBER Couriers (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and all applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our courier and delivery services.

By using our services or accessing our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

Business Name: V.K AMBER Couriers
Location: Redruth, United Kingdom
Email: info@vkambercourier.uk
Website: www.vkambercourier.uk

We act as the Data Controller for the personal data we collect and process in connection with our services.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Full name

  • Company name (if applicable)

  • Collection and delivery addresses

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Order, booking, and shipment details

  • Delivery instructions or notes

  • Tracking and delivery status

  • Proof of delivery (e.g. names, signatures, photos where applicable)

  • Invoice, billing and payment-related details (handled securely; we do not store full card details)

  • Communication history (emails, contact form submissions, phone enquiries)

We do not routinely access or process any personal data contained within sealed parcels or consignments.

4. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

  • When you contact us by phone, email, website form, or social media

  • When you request a quote or place a booking

  • When you provide details for collection and delivery

  • When you interact with our website (e.g. via cookies and analytics)

  • When third parties (e.g. business clients) supply delivery information about you as a recipient

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity: To provide courier and delivery services, manage bookings, and fulfil our agreement with you.

  • Legitimate interests: To operate and improve our business, manage customer relationships, and prevent fraud.

  • Legal obligation: To comply with legal, regulatory, tax, and accounting requirements.

  • Consent: For certain marketing communications and non-essential cookies (where applicable). You can withdraw your consent at any time.

6. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Process and manage courier bookings and deliveries

  • Arrange collection and drop-off at the correct locations

  • Provide tracking updates and proof of delivery

  • Communicate with you regarding your order, enquiries, or account

  • Issue quotes, invoices, and payment confirmations

  • Maintain business records and comply with legal requirements

  • Improve our services, website functionality, and customer experience

  • Handle complaints, disputes, and insurance queries where relevant

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your personal data with trusted third parties where necessary to provide our services or meet legal obligations, including:

  • Subcontracted drivers or courier partners involved in your delivery

  • IT, hosting, and software service providers (e.g. email, website hosting, cloud storage)

  • Payment service providers and banks

  • Professional advisers (e.g. accountants, legal representatives)

  • Regulatory, law enforcement, or government authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and only process it in line with our instructions and applicable data protection laws.

8. International Transfers

Our services are primarily based in the UK. If your data is transferred or stored outside the UK (for example, via cloud-based services), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • UK-approved standard contractual clauses

  • Adequacy regulations for the destination country

These safeguards ensure your personal data remains protected.

9. Data Retention

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy, including:

  • Fulfilling deliveries and bookings

  • Maintaining business, tax, and accounting records (typically up to 7 years)

  • Handling claims, insurance matters, and disputes

After the relevant retention period, your data will be securely deleted, anonymised, or archived in line with our internal policies and legal obligations.

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Use of secure systems and encryption where appropriate

  • Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

  • Password protection and, where applicable, multi-factor authentication

  • Regular backups and security monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely risk-free, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our website and services at your own risk.

11. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

  • Right of access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to rectification – Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to erasure – Request deletion of your data where there is no lawful reason for us to continue processing it.

  • Right to restrict processing – Ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

  • Right to data portability – Request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

  • Right to object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or to direct marketing.

  • Right to withdraw consent – Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
📧 info@vkambercourier.uk

We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

12. Cookies and Website Use

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate core site functions (e.g. forms, navigation)

  • Improve user experience and website performance

  • Analyse website usage through analytics tools (e.g. anonymised visitor statistics)

Where required, we will present a cookie banner allowing you to manage your cookie preferences. You can also block or delete cookies via your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function correctly if essential cookies are disabled.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if published separately).

13. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of those third-party websites.

We recommend you review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

14. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data relating to individuals under 16 years old. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it where appropriate.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or how we operate our business.

The latest version will always be available on our website and will show the Effective Date at the top. We encourage you to review it periodically.

16. Contact and Complaints

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your data, or if you wish to make a complaint or exercise your rights, please contact:

Data Protection Contact
V.K AMBER Couriers
📍 Redruth, United Kingdom
📧 Email: info@vkambercourier.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority: