PRIVACY POLICY

ZOVA Distribution & Wholesale operates the website www.zovadistribution.co.uk. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you use our website or services.

1. Who We Are

Business Name: ZOVA Distribution & Wholesale
Website: www.zovadistribution.co.uk
Email: sales@zovadistribution.co.uk

We are a UK-based wholesale and trading business operating both within the UK and internationally.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Name and business name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company details

  • VAT and EORI numbers (for trading purposes)

  • Account login information

  • Enquiry and application details

  • Communication records

We collect this information when you:

  • Fill in contact forms

  • Create an account

  • Submit wholesale or product requests

  • Communicate with us by email

  • Use restricted areas of the website

We do not take payments directly through the website.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests

  • Create and manage user accounts

  • Approve wholesale applications

  • Provide product information

  • Communicate about orders and availability

  • Send operational emails and product updates (if you opt in)

  • Improve our services

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We only use your data where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR.

4. Email Communications

If you create an account or request products, we may contact you with operational emails related to your account, products, or services.

Where you choose to receive updates about products, you may also receive marketing-style emails. You can opt out at any time by contacting us or using any unsubscribe option provided.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:

  • Shipping and logistics providers

  • Payment processors

  • Accountants and professional advisers

  • Email service providers

  • Hosting and IT service providers

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

All partners are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with data protection laws.

6. International Transfers

As we operate internationally, your information may be transferred and processed outside the UK.

Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.

Access to your data is limited to authorised personnel and partners who need it for business purposes.

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, and reporting requirements.

When no longer needed, your data is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of your data

  • Request the deletion of your data

  • Object to processing

  • Request restriction of processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: sales@zovadistribution.co.uk

You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

10. Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies to ensure proper functionality, such as maintaining login sessions.

We do not use tracking or advertising cookies at this time. If this changes, we will update this policy and implement appropriate consent mechanisms.

11. Account Access

Certain parts of the website are restricted to registered users. Login credentials should be kept confidential. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact: sales@zovadistribution.co.uk

Our Ethos.

We’re more than suppliers - we’re partners in your success, working side by side to help your business reach its full potential.

Your goals are our goals. Together, we make growth happen.