Sim Surge Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27/11/25

Sim Surge is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, make an enquiry, purchase a simulator, book an event, or interact with us in any way.

By using this website or providing your information, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Sim Surge
Email: info@simsurge.net
Website: www.simsurge.co.uk

We operate in the UK and comply with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Information you provide directly:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Address (for delivery, billing, or event bookings)

  • Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers)

  • Business information (for corporate hire)

  • Any information you submit via forms, enquiries, or emails

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address

  • Device type

  • Browser type

  • Website usage data

  • Cookies and analytics data
    (Google Analytics or similar tools)

Information collected during transactions:

  • Purchase history

  • Order details

  • Delivery notes

  • Support or warranty requests

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide our services:

  • Process orders and payment

  • Deliver and install simulators

  • Arrange event hire

  • Provide customer support and warranty services

  • Book Surge Academy coaching sessions

  • Respond to enquiries

Improve our business:

  • Website performance

  • Customer experience

  • Product development

  • Marketing effectiveness

Communicate with you:

  • Order updates

  • Support responses

  • Booking confirmations

  • Important service notices

  • Marketing emails (only if you opt-in)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information under the following lawful bases:

  • Contract – to provide products and services you request

  • Consent – for marketing communications

  • Legitimate interests – to improve our website, security, and customer experience

  • Legal obligation – for tax, accounting, and warranty records

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data to third parties.

We may share information only with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Delivery and logistics partners

  • IT and website hosting providers

  • Accounting or legal professionals

  • Manufacturers or suppliers (for warranty or support cases)

These partners are required to keep your information confidential and secure.

6. Data Storage & Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure servers

  • Encrypted payment processing

  • Access controls

  • Regular system monitoring

We retain your information only for as long as necessary for:

  • Legal requirements

  • Warranty coverage

  • Accounting purposes

  • Active customer services

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent (for marketing)

  • Request a copy of your information (data portability)

To exercise any of these rights, email info@simsurge.net.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve site performance

  • Analyse website usage

  • Personalise content

  • Enable essential website features

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

(A separate cookie policy can be provided if needed.)

9. Marketing Communications

We will only send marketing emails if you explicitly opt in.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Email: info@simsurge.net
Website: www.simsurge.co.uk