Privacy Policy

Introduction

Introduction

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Last updated: 23 March 2026


This Privacy Policy explains how Local Rebate ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website at uk.local-solarquotes.com (the "Site"), operated under the brand name UK Local Solar Quotes. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).


  1. Data Controller


The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

You can verify our registration on the ICO register at https://ico.org.uk/ESDWebPages/Entry/ZC107920


  1. What Information We Collect


When you submit an enquiry through our form, we collect the following personal information:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Postcode

  • Details about your property and energy usage (roof type, monthly electricity bill)

We also automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our Site, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site

  • Referring URL and UTM parameters


  1. How We Use Your Information


We use your personal information for the following purposes, along with the legal basis under UK GDPR:

  • To match you with solar panel installers and share your details so they can provide quotes — Consent (Article
    6(1)(a))

  • To contact you by phone, email, or SMS regarding your enquiry — Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) and PECR Regulation 22

  • To improve our services and website performance — Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f))

  • To measure the effectiveness of our advertising — Consent (cookie consent)

  • To comply with legal obligations — Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c))


  1. Consent and Electronic Marketing


By submitting the enquiry form on our Site, you provide your explicit consent to:

  • Having your personal details shared with solar installation companies who will contact you with free,
    no-obligation quotes

  • Being contacted by telephone, email, and/or SMS by those companies and by us in connection with your enquiry

This consent is given freely, and you may withdraw it at any time by contacting us at admin@localrebate.org. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal. In accordance with PECR, we will not send you unsolicited marketing communications unless you have given your prior consent.You can opt out of marketing at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in any email.


  1. Sharing Your Information


We share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

  • Solar installation companies — to provide the quotes you requested. These companies become independent data
    controllers for the data we share with them.

  • Technology service providers — who help us operate the Site, including Google (analytics, hosting) and
    advertising platforms (Taboola, Outbrain). These providers act as data processors on our behalf.

  • Regulatory or law enforcement bodies — where required by law

We do not sell your personal data to unrelated third parties for their own marketing purposes.


  1. International Data Transfers


Some of our technology service providers may process your data outside of the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the ICO, to protect your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR.


  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies


Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. In accordance with PECR, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

The cookies and tracking technologies we use include:

  • Taboola Pixel — measures advertising effectiveness (marketing, up to 90 days)

  • Outbrain Pixel — measures advertising effectiveness (marketing, up to 90 days)

  • TFA Analytics — tracks conversions and site performance (analytics, up to 90 days)

  • Session cookies — ensure the website functions correctly (strictly necessary, session only)

  • UTM parameters — track which advertising campaign brought you to the Site (analytics, session only)

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies will not affect the core functionality of the Site.


  1. How Long We Keep Your Data


We retain your personal information for up to 12 months from the date of collection, after which it is securely deleted. Solar installers we share your data with have their own retention policies, which they are required to communicate to you directly.


  1. Your Rights Under UK GDPR


You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access (Article 15) — to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

  • Right to rectification (Article 16) — to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Right to erasure (Article 17) — to request deletion of your personal data

  • Right to restrict processing (Article 18) — to limit how we use your data

  • Right to data portability (Article 20) — to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format

  • Right to object (Article 21) — to object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Right to withdraw consent — at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@localrebate.org. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by UK GDPR.


  1. Right to Complain


If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

  1. .Data Security


We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or misuse. These measures include encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) and restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


  1. .Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly.


  1. Third-Party Links


Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.


  1. Changes to This Policy


We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page with an updated date at the top. Where changes are significant, we will take reasonable steps to inform you.


  1. Contact Us


If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: