SmartED-i® Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st July 2025

SmartED-i® is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our platform, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

SmartED-i® is owned and operated by:

GreenED Group Limited
Company No. 07830670
Registered in England and Wales
Email: privacy@smarted-i.com

We are the Data Controller for the purposes of UK data protection law.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect and process personal and organisational information, including:

  • Account information: Name, email address, organisation name, contact details
  • Platform activity: Login data, actions taken (e.g., listings, audits, reuse events), communication logs
  • Uploaded content: Photos, floor plans, materials data, metadata
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, cookies (see Cookie Policy)
  • Support data: Enquiries, feedback, and correspondence with our team

We do not store payment card details. Payments (if applicable) are handled by third-party providers who are PCI-DSS compliant.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide access to and operate the SmartED-i® platform
  • Enable collaboration and reuse activity between platform users
  • Monitor and improve platform performance and security
  • Respond to user queries, support requests, and feedback
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., HMRC reporting, audits)
  • Communicate service updates, new features, or changes (you can opt out)

We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis, such as performance of a contract, legal obligation, consent, or our legitimate interest in providing and improving our services.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data to anyone.

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who help us run the platform (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics)
  • Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law
  • Partner organisations, only with your consent or when required to complete a transaction

All third-party processors are subject to appropriate data protection agreements.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

  • Your data is stored on secure UK or EEA-based cloud servers.
  • We use encryption (in transit and at rest), access controls, and regular security audits.
  • Account passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.
  • Access to data is restricted based on user roles and responsibilities.

For more information, see our Data Storage Policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

Data Type Retention Period
User account and organisation data Up to 6 years after account closure
Transaction records Minimum of 6 years for compliance
Platform logs and technical data 12 to 24 months
Uploaded files Retained based on relevance to active services and historical projects

You may request deletion of data where appropriate.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access

Request a copy of your personal data we hold

Correction

Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

Deletion

Request deletion of data (subject to conditions)

Object/Restrict

Object to or restrict processing of your data

Portability

Request transfer of your data to another service

Withdraw Consent

Withdraw consent at any time where applicable

To exercise your rights, please contact: privacy@smarted-i.com

8. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and monitor platform performance. You can manage cookie preferences via our Cookie Consent tool. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

9. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent protections.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes. Continued use of the platform constitutes your acceptance of any updates.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
GreenED Group Limited
Email: admin@greenedgroup.com
Registered Address: Unit G, Stafford Park 15, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 3BB

If you are not satisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.