Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Wasters ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by the Wasters Digital Waste Tracking platform.

1. Information We Collect

Based on our architecture, we collect the following Categories of Personal Data:

  • Account Information: Name, Email, and Phone Number (for secure authentication).
  • Organisational Details: Address, Waste Carrier Licences, and Environmental Permit details.
  • Waste Movement Records: Stakeholder assignments and vehicle identifiers required for DEFRA compliance.

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: To provide the tracking and compliance services you signed up for.
  • Legal Obligation: To maintain waste movement records as mandated by UK waste regulations.

3. Data Processors

To provide our Services and maintain regulatory compliance, we engage the following categories of data processors:

  • Database & Identity: Secure storage of waste records and user authentication via Supabase.
  • Infrastructure & Hosting: Secure cloud hosting via Firebase/Google Cloud.
  • Communication Services: Essential notifications and alerts via Resend.
  • Analytics & Optimisation: Performance monitoring via Google Analytics 4.

4. Compliance Framework

Our practices are aligned with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.