Who are we?
North Building Technologies Limited ("North") make control products for buildings. Our products control landmark commercial buildings and everyday homes around the world.
We are a private limited company registered in England, number 3003136.
North's registered office is 6-7 Lovers Walk, Brighton BN1 6AH.
How we use your information
This privacy policy explains what personal information North collects from you, and how we use it. The policy applies to the information we collect about:
Visitors to our website
You may choose to provide information as you use and interact with the northbt.com website. For example, registering to download software or updates, processed on the basis of contract performance or our legitimate interests.
Like most Internet sites, we routinely record server log entries (including your IP address) and technical information (such as browser type) based on our legitimate interest to maintain network security and website stability.
When you sign-in to our website, we set cookies in your browser to help provide essential site functionality. These cookies allow you to access northbt.com without needing to re-enter a password multiple times during a visit. These are Strictly Necessary cookies and cannot be turned off.
We use third-party web analytics services, such as those provided by PostHog, to monitor website performance. The minimum amount of information is collected, such as timing metrics. PostHog does not use cookies, or collect or store personally identifiable information.
People who subscribe to our newsletter
When you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your name and email address. We only use this information to send you email newsletters from North based on your consent.
We gather statistics around email opening and clicks using industry standard technologies, including web beacons, to help us monitor and improve our newsletter.
We will retain your information until you unsubscribe. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the end of any newsletter.
We use a third-party provider, MailChimp, to deliver our newsletters. MailChimp processes data on our behalf in the United States using valid international data transfer mechanisms (including the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework). For more information, please see MailChimp’s privacy notice.
People who email us
We use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt and protect email traffic. If your email service does not support TLS, please note that emails sent to or received by us may not be protected in transit.
We also monitor emails sent to us, including file attachments, for viruses or malicious software based on our legitimate interest to protect our systems.
Job applicants
All of the information you provide during the recruitment process will only be used for the purpose of progressing your application. We process this information to assess your suitability for the role prior to entering into a potential employment contract. We will not share your information with any third parties for marketing purposes, or store any of your information outside of the UK/EEA.
We will use the details you provide to contact you regarding the progress of your application.
If you are unsuccessful at any stage of the process, the information you provided will be retained for up to 6 months following the closure of the recruitment process before being securely deleted.
What choices do I have and how can I delete my personal information?
In accordance with UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data or deletion of your information.
- Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities.
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
We will respond to all valid requests within one calendar month free of charge. We will not delete data that we are legally required to retain.
To make a request concerning your rights or to make an inquiry, see the contact us section below.
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) via their website at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.
Links to other websites
This privacy notice does not cover links to other websites outside of northbt.com. We encourage you to read the privacy statements on the other websites you visit.
Contact us
You can contact us to update your preferences, correct your information, submit a request, or ask us questions.
The easiest way is through the contact us section.
You can also contact us at:
Data Protection Officer
North Building Technologies Ltd.
PO Box 2673
Brighton
BN1 3US