MicroLink Devices UK Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently, securely, and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are
   We are MicroLink Devices UK Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales, specialising in the sale of solar cell products.
   Contact details:
   • Address: Centre 7, Malthouse Avenue, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8FN
   • Email: info@mldevices.co.uk

2. What Personal Data We Collect
   We collect and process the following data:
   • Contact Form Submissions: name, email address, phone number, and message content
   • Job Applications: personal CV/resume details, cover letters, contact information
   • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via analytics cookies, if used – see Cookies section)

3. How We Use Your Data
   We use your personal data to:
   • Respond to your enquiries
   • Process and review job applications
   • Manage and improve our website
   • Comply with legal obligations
   We do not use your data for direct marketing unless you have explicitly opted in.

4. Legal Basis for Processing
   We rely on the following lawful bases:
   • Consent – where you have provided it (e.g., submitting a contact form)
   • Legitimate interests – for business operations such as recruitment
   • Legal obligations – where required for compliance purposes

5. Data Sharing
   We do not sell or rent your data. We may share your data with:
   • Service providers (e.g. website hosting, email)
   • Legal authorities where required by law
   All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and comply with applicable law.

6. Data Retention
   We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
   • Contact form data: up to 12 months after final correspondence
   • Job applications: up to 6 months after the position is filled, unless consent to keep for future roles is given

7. Your Rights
   You have rights under the UK GDPR, including:
   • Access to your data
   • Correction of inaccurate data
   • Deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
   • Restriction or objection to processing
   • Data portability
   To exercise these rights, contact us at info@mldevices.co.uk.

8. Cookies
   Our website may use cookies for functionality and analytics purposes. Where required, we request your consent before placing cookies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.

9. Security
   We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data.

10. Changes to This Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Please review this page regularly for changes.

11. Contact Us
    If you have questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your data, contact:
    • Email: info@mldevices.co.uk
    • Post: MicroLink Devices UK Ltd, Centre 7, Malthouse Avenue, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8FN
    You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk