Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Sixmile Systems ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.
Who We Are
Sixmile Systems is a sole trader business providing residential network installation services, based in Ballyclare, Northern Ireland.
Contact: hello@sixmilesystems.co.uk
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us:
- Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and message content when you use our contact form
- Communications: Information you provide when you contact us via email or WhatsApp
We also automatically collect:
- Theme preference: We use browser localStorage to remember your light/dark theme preference. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to us.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your enquiries and provide quotes
- Communicate with you about our services
- Schedule and deliver network installation services
- Send follow-up communications related to completed work
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you submit a contact form, you consent to us processing your data to respond to your enquiry
- Contractual necessity: To provide services you have requested
- Legitimate interests: To improve our services and respond to communications
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Formspree: Our contact form is processed by Formspree. See their privacy policy
- Service providers: We may use third-party tools for email and scheduling
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Respond to your enquiry
- Fulfil any contractual obligations
- Comply with legal requirements (typically 6 years for business records)
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
- Object to processing of your data
- Request restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@sixmilesystems.co.uk
Cookies and Local Storage
This website does not use cookies. We use browser localStorage solely to remember your theme preference (light/dark mode). This data:
- Is stored only on your device
- Is not transmitted to our servers
- Can be cleared by clearing your browser data
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. Our website uses HTTPS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first at hello@sixmilesystems.co.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
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