Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how KEMET for Trading Ltd collects, uses and protects personal information when you visit kemetuk.com or contact us about our hospitality supplies.
Last Updated: 7 September 2026
Privacy policy: 1. Introduction
KEMET for Trading Ltd (“KEMET”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard information when you visit our website or contact us regarding our hospitality textiles, amenities and OS&E supply services.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
The Data Controller responsible for your personal information is KEMET FOR TRADING LTD, Company No. 16621098, VAT No. GB 517043221, registered in Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom. You can contact us at info@kemetuk.com.
3. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect and process the following categories of data:
- Identity and Contact Data: name, job title, company name, email address and telephone number.
- Enquiry Data: details you submit through our contact, quote request, sample kit or partnership forms.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information and general usage data collected via our website.
- Business Data: company registration details, VAT or business identifiers provided for wholesale, B2B or partnership enquiries.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data only where the law allows us to, most commonly to:
- Respond to quote requests, sample kit requests and general enquiries.
- Manage our business relationship with hotels, spas, yacht operators, salons, laundries and trade partners.
- Improve our website and the accuracy of the information we provide to prospective clients.
- Send you information you have specifically requested, such as documentation or specification sheets.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, including any legal, accounting or reporting requirements. Enquiry and quote-related data is generally retained for the duration of an active commercial relationship plus a reasonable period afterward for record-keeping.
6. Your Legal Rights
Under the UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request erasure of your data where there is no legal reason for us to continue processing it.
- Object to or request restriction of certain processing.
- Request portability of your data to another provider.
- To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@kemetuk.com.
7. Data Security
We maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure. Access to personal data is limited to personnel who have a genuine business need for it.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.
Privacy Policy: Questions and Your Choices
If you have a question about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, contact us through our contact page and we will respond. For independent guidance on data protection, see the Information Commissioner’s Office and this overview of the General Data Protection Regulation.
How This Privacy Policy Relates to Our Other Policies
Information collected through cookies is explained in our cookie policy, and the terms for using this site are set out in our terms of service.