Privacy notice

This notice explains how Oxford Machine Guarding uses personal information submitted through this website or during a business enquiry.

Who we are

Oxford Machine Guarding is an industrial machine guarding and safety-systems business based in Oxfordshire and part of Oxford Science Group. Project enquiries may be sent to sales@oxfordmachineguards.co.uk.

Information we collect

We may collect your name, business contact details, company, site location, project information, correspondence and website technical data. The enquiry form on this site does not request payment information or special-category personal data.

How we use information

We use information to respond to enquiries, arrange surveys, prepare proposals, manage projects, provide support, maintain business records, protect the website and meet legal obligations.

Lawful basis

Business enquiry and project information is generally processed for legitimate business interests, steps requested before entering a contract, performance of a contract and compliance with legal obligations. Consent is used where specifically requested, including optional website analytics.

Cookies and analytics

The website uses local storage or an essential cookie to remember your privacy choice. Microsoft Clarity analytics loads only after you select “Accept analytics”. You can reopen cookie settings from the footer and change the stored choice by clearing site data in your browser.

Sharing and processing

Information may be shared with group companies, professional advisers, hosting or IT providers and project supply-chain partners where necessary. Appropriate due diligence and safeguards should be used where processing occurs outside the United Kingdom.

Retention

Information is retained only as long as reasonably required for the enquiry, project, support, legal, tax, insurance and record-keeping purposes. Retention periods vary by record type.

Your rights

Depending on the circumstances, you may have rights to access, correct, erase, restrict or object to processing, and to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office.

Contact

For a privacy request, email sales@oxfordmachineguards.co.uk with “Privacy request” in the subject line. We may need to verify your identity before releasing information.