Complaints Procedure

Last updated: April 2026

We want every customer to have a great experience with ECMafia. If something goes wrong or you're unhappy with anything we've done, please tell us — we take complaints seriously and commit to handling them fairly, promptly, and confidentially.

1. Our Commitment

When you raise a complaint with ECMafia, we commit to the following principles:

2. What Counts as a Complaint?

A complaint is any expression of dissatisfaction with our service, whether formal or informal. Examples include:

If you simply have a question or need help with something, that's a support query rather than a complaint. You can reach our support team at ecmafiasupport@gmail.com and we will respond as quickly as we can.

3. How to Submit a Complaint

You can submit a complaint in any of the following ways:

By email

ecmafiasupport@gmail.com — please put the word COMPLAINT at the start of your subject line so we can prioritise it.

By post

Complaints, ECM Collectables Ltd
71-75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden, London
WC2H 9JQ

What to include in your complaint

To help us investigate quickly, please include:

4. Our Two-Stage Process

Every complaint follows a clear two-stage process. Most complaints are resolved at Stage 1 and never need to progress further.

Stage 1
Initial review & response

Your complaint is received and logged by our support team. You will get:

⏱ Acknowledgement: 48 hours · Resolution: 14 business days
Stage 2
Escalation if unresolved

If you are not satisfied with our Stage 1 response, you can ask for your complaint to be escalated. Stage 2 is reviewed by a senior member of our team not involved in the initial response.

⏱ Acknowledgement: 48 hours · Final decision: 14 business days

If a complaint is complex and we cannot resolve it within the stated timeframes, we will keep you informed of our progress and provide a revised expected date for resolution.

5. Timeline at a Glance

Day 0
You submit your complaint
Within 48 hours
We acknowledge receipt and issue a reference number
Up to 14 business days
Stage 1 investigation and written response
If unresolved
You request escalation to Stage 2
Within 48 hours
Stage 2 acknowledgement
Up to 14 business days
Final Stage 2 decision issued

6. If You Are Still Unhappy — External Escalation

If you remain dissatisfied after our Stage 2 response, you have the right to take your complaint to an independent external body. The correct body depends on the nature of your complaint:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

For complaints about how we handle your personal data under UK GDPR.

Website: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Post: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Trading Standards

For complaints about consumer rights, fairness of trade, or misleading practices.

Contact via Citizens Advice: citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer
Consumer helpline: 0808 223 1133

Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)

For complaints about our advertising, promotional claims, or social media marketing.

Website: asa.org.uk

Citizens Advice

For general free consumer advice if you're not sure which route to take.

Website: citizensadvice.org.uk
Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (England)

7. Record-Keeping

In line with UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, we maintain a written log of every complaint and our response. These records are retained securely for at least 6 years from the end of the relevant accounting period and are used solely for audit, regulatory, and service-improvement purposes.

Records include the complaint reference number, date received, nature of complaint, outcome, and the date resolved. Personal data within these records is handled in line with our Privacy Policy.

8. Accessibility

If you need help submitting a complaint for any reason — for example, if English is not your first language, or you have a disability that makes written communication difficult — please let us know and we will work with you to find a suitable alternative way to raise your concern.

9. Changes to This Procedure

We may update this Complaints Procedure from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, feedback from customers, or regulatory requirements. The latest version will always be available at ecmafia.co.uk/complaints.html with the updated date at the top.

10. Contact Us

Raise a complaint

Email: ecmafiasupport@gmail.com (subject: COMPLAINT)

Post: Complaints, ECM Collectables Ltd, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ

Related policies

Privacy Policy · Cookie Policy · Terms & Conditions · About Us