Privacy Policy
Privacy Statement
This Privacy Policy explains how Solcompearuk (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website (the “Site”). By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Solcompearuk is a solar comparison and lead generation platform. When you submit your details, we may share them with relevant third-party solar installers and/or solar subscription providers (“Providers”) so they can contact you and provide quotes or further information.
- Information We Collect
1.1 Information you provide to us
When you use our Site, we may collect the following information:
- Your name
- Address or postcode
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Property details (e.g. roof type, homeowner status)
- Energy usage information
- Preferences (e.g. battery storage, subscription options)
- Any other details you provide when completing forms or requesting a quote
1.2 Information we collect automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Time zone setting
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referral source and analytics data
1.3 Information from third parties
We may also receive information from:
- Analytics providers
- Advertising networks
- Search data providers
Where required, we will inform you how this data is used.
1.4 Data retention
We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our comparison service
- Generate estimates and display results clearly
- Respond to enquiries and support requests
- Share your details with relevant Providers so they can contact you
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Analyse marketing and improve advertising
- Comply with UK legal requirements
- Protect our legal rights
2.1 Marketing communications
We may contact you regarding your enquiry (e.g. reminders or updates).
We will only send unrelated marketing where legally permitted. You can opt out at any time via unsubscribe links or by contacting us.
- Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Solar installers and subscription Providers (to provide quotes and services)
- Service providers (hosting, analytics, email, CRM systems)
- Professional advisers (legal, compliance, accounting)
- Authorities or regulators where required by law
- A buyer or successor if the business is sold or merged
We do not sell your personal data as a standalone product.
- Cookies
4.1 What are cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience.
4.2 How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Site functions correctly
- Analyse traffic and performance
- Remember your preferences
- Support marketing and advertising
4.3 Types of cookies we use
- Essential cookies – required for the Site to work
- Analytics cookies – help us understand usage
- Functionality cookies – remember your preferences
- Marketing cookies – support advertising performance
4.4 Managing cookies
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some parts of the Site may not function properly.
- Third-Party Websites
Our Site may include links to third-party websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.
- Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and you share data at your own risk.
- Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact us via our website.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated policy.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us via the website contact page.
Last updated: 04/08/2026