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Privacy Policy

Mason Computer Support 
Effective Date:01/01/2026
Last Updated: 16/02/2026


1. Who We Are

Mason Computer Support (“Masoncs”, “we”, “us”, “our”) provides IT support, computer repair, remote assistance, and related technical services.

Data Controller:
Mason Computer Support
Website: https://masoncs.uk
Email: support@masoncs.uk

We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.


2. What Personal Data We Collect

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

a) Identity & Contact Data

  • Full name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

b) Technical Data


   Device information

  • Operating system

  • Browser type

  • System diagnostics (when providing support)

c) Service Data

  • Support tickets

  • Call recordings

  • Remote session logs

  • Device repair notes

d) Payment Data

  • Billing address

  • Transaction details
    (Note: We do not store full card details if payments are processed via third-party payment providers.)


3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you:

  • Contact us via phone, email, or website forms

  • Book a repair or IT support service

  • Use remote support software

  • Make a payment

  • Visit our website (via cookies and analytics tools)


4. Lawful Basis for Processing (UK GDPR Article 6)

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide IT support or repair services

  • Legitimate interest – to improve services, prevent fraud, maintain security

  • Legal obligation – accounting, tax compliance

  • Consent – marketing communications (where applicable)


5. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide IT support and repair services

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Process payments

  • Maintain service records

  • Improve our services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Send service updates or (if consented) marketing communications


6. Call Recording

We may record telephone calls for:

  • Training and quality assurance

  • Security purposes

  • Resolving disputes

  • Supporting customer queries

Call recordings are processed under legitimate interest and contractual necessity.
Recordings are securely stored and retained for a limited period (typically up to 12 months unless required longer for legal reasons).


7. Remote Support & Device Access

When providing remote support:

  • We may temporarily access files and system data necessary to resolve technical issues.

  • We do not access personal files unless required and authorised.

  • Sessions may be logged for service records.


8. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

We may share data with:

  • Payment processors

  • IT service providers

  • Cloud hosting providers

  • Legal or regulatory authorities (where required)

All third parties are required to process data securely and in compliance with GDPR.


9. International Transfers

If any data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • UK adequacy regulations

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)


10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Customer service records: up to 6 years (for tax/legal compliance)

  • Call recordings: up to 6 months

  • Marketing data: we don't hold marketing data

  • Technical logs: as required for service provision

After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted.


11. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction

  • Request erasure (“Right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise your rights, contact: support@masoncs.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk


12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including:

  • Encrypted communications

  • Secure cloud storage

  • Access controls

  • Antivirus and firewall protection

  • Staff confidentiality agreements


13. Cookies

Our website may use cookies for:

  • Website functionality

  • Analytics

  • Performance monitoring

You can control cookies through your browser settings.
(You may wish to add a separate Cookie Policy page.)


14. Children’s Data

Our services are not directed at children under 18.
We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent.


15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available at https://masoncs.uk