Privacy Policy

Net Zero Home Scheme, trading as The Electric Car Scheme Limited is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. This policy explains what we collect, why, and the rights you have under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Last updated: 29 July 2026

Who we are

Net Zero Home Scheme, trading as The Electric Car Scheme Limited operates the Net Zero Home Scheme, an employee benefit offering discounted home energy products. You can contact us about anything in this policy at hello@netzerohomescheme.co.uk.

What we collect

  • Enquiry details you submit: name, work email, company name, employee headcount and your message.
  • Demo booking details you provide through our scheduling provider.
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type and pages visited, where analytics or cookies are in use.

Why we use it and our lawful basis

  • To respond to your enquiry and arrange a demo, legitimate interests in responding to a business request you initiated.
  • To provide quotes and connect you or your employees with installers, legitimate interests, or performance of a contract where one is in place.
  • To send scheme updates where you have asked for them, consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
  • To meet legal, accounting and regulatory obligations, legal obligation.

Who we share it with

We share data only where needed to deliver the scheme: our group companies, our website and scheduling providers, and the accredited installers who prepare quotes for employees. We do not sell personal data. Where data is transferred outside the UK, we rely on UK adequacy regulations or the International Data Transfer Addendum.

How long we keep it

Enquiry records are kept for up to 24 months after our last contact with you unless a scheme is in place, in which case we keep records for the life of the arrangement plus the period required for tax and accounting purposes.

Your rights

  • Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Have inaccurate data corrected or incomplete data completed.
  • Request erasure, restriction of processing, or portability of your data.
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests, and withdraw consent at any time.
  • Complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113.

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@netzerohomescheme.co.uk. We respond within one month.

Security

We use access controls, encrypted connections and vetted suppliers to protect personal data. No online service can be guaranteed completely secure; if you believe your data has been put at risk, contact us immediately.

This page is maintained by Net Zero Home Scheme, trading as The Electric Car Scheme Limited to answer common questions about how the Net Zero Home Scheme works. It is general information, not legal advice or an independent certification, and should be confirmed by your own legal adviser. Questions: hello@netzerohomescheme.co.uk.