Who we are
Meridian Stock Solutions, part of The Meridian Group, operates this website and handles enquiries submitted through it.
Information we collect
When you send an enquiry, we collect the information you choose to provide, including your name, company, email address, phone number and details about the products or stock involved. Our hosting provider may also process limited technical information needed to operate and secure the website.
How and why we use it
We use enquiry information to assess stock, respond to you, discuss a possible acquisition or business relationship, keep appropriate records and protect the website from misuse.
Our legal bases are taking steps at your request before entering a contract, our legitimate interests in responding to business enquiries and operating the business, and compliance with legal obligations where relevant.
Confidential business information
Stock lists, supplier identities, pricing discussions and stated brand or channel requirements are used for assessment and transaction discussions. We do not publicise a supplier relationship without permission. If you require additional contractual confidentiality, raise this before sharing particularly sensitive material.
Who receives it
We share information only where needed with service providers that help us host the website and deliver enquiries, including ChatGPT Sites and FormSubmit. We may also share information with professional advisers, authorities or other parties where legally required or necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
Some service providers may process information outside the UK. Where required, appropriate safeguards are relied upon for those transfers.
How long we keep it
We keep enquiry information only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond, manage a supplier or business relationship, maintain relevant records and meet legal, accounting or reporting requirements.
Your rights
Depending on the circumstances, you may have rights to access, correct, erase or restrict use of your personal information, to object to some uses, and to ask for a portable copy. You may also complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office.
To make a privacy request, use the enquiry form on our contact page and write “Privacy request” at the start of your message.
Cookies and updates
We do not currently use optional advertising or marketing cookies. We may update this notice when our services or legal obligations change. The latest version will always appear on this page.