ROOFING SOURCE — PRIVACY POLICY
Roofing Source is a trading name of Trade Source Group
Last updated: April 2025
1. WHO WE ARE
Trade Source Group operates the Roofing Source platform. We are committed to protecting your personal data and processing it in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT
We collect the following personal data when you register and use the platform:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Postcode and location data
Professional qualifications and certifications
Profile information including skills, experience and availability
Payment information processed through Stripe
Messages sent through the platform
Usage data including pages visited and actions taken
3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
We use your personal data to:
Create and manage your account
Match you with relevant placements, hirers or operatives
Process payments through Stripe Connect
Send you notifications about placements and platform activity
Verify your identity and qualifications
Improve the platform and our services
Comply with legal obligations
4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process your data on the following legal bases:
Contract — processing necessary to provide the platform service
Legitimate interests — improving the platform, fraud prevention, security
Legal obligation — complying with applicable laws
Consent — where you have given specific consent for marketing communications
5. DATA SHARING
We share your data with:
Hirers — your profile information is shared with verified Hirers for matching purposes
Stripe — for payment processing
Webflow — our website platform provider
Make.com — our automation provider
Legal authorities — where required by law
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
6. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you close your account we will retain your data for 6 years in accordance with our legal obligations, after which it will be securely deleted.
7. YOUR RIGHTS
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing
Request restriction of processing
Data portability
To exercise any of these rights please contact us through the platform.
8. COOKIES
We use cookies to operate the platform and improve your experience. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
9. CONTACT
For any data protection queries please contact us through the platform. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.