We, meaning National Grid PLC and all associated group companies, who can be contacted atWarwick Technology Park, Gallows Hill, Warwick CV34 6DA, are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws.
As we are a Data Controller, we have provided this Privacy Policy Statement to help you understand what personal information we collect about you, what we use it for and on what basis, and your rights in relation to that information.
When may we collect personal information about you?
We collect personal information about you directly when you visit www.nationalgrid.com and any other National Grid website on which this Privacy Policy Statement is posted, or when you otherwise communicate with us, for example by phone, email, social media channels, or by mail.
We may also collect information we observe about you, for example CCTV footage if you visit one of our offices or sites, or via cookies when you visit our website. For more details about National Grid’s use of cookies see our Cookie Policy.
We may also collect information about you from public sources, for example from the Land Registry, or receive it from other National Grid Group companies, joint venture partners, third parties, or service providers contracted to carry out work on our behalf.
What personal information may we collect about you and how will we use it?
We may be required by law to collect certain information; require it in order to perform a contract, or prior to entering into a contact with you; or use it for our legitimate business interests where these do not override your rights or interest; and where appropriate, with your consent.
The following sections explain the different ways we may use your personal information and out legal basis for doing so.
Where we have a Legal Obligation