Privacy Policy

Developer Note: This is a starter privacy policy. It should be legally reviewed and tailored to the specific data processing activities of the business before the website goes live.

1. Introduction

Hadfield & Alletson Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data about you:

• Contact Information: Name, company name, email address, and telephone number provided via our contact form.
• Enquiry Details: Information regarding the services you are interested in and any messages you send us.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data collected via cookies (see Section 9).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide the services you request.
• Maintain our business records and comply with legal obligations.
• Improve our website and customer service.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit your details via our contact form.
• Contract: Where processing is necessary to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
• Legitimate Interests: For the effective management and operation of our consultancy.

5. Data Retention

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers (e.g., IT support, training partners) only where necessary to deliver our services.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request erasure of your data under certain conditions.
• Object to or restrict the processing of your data.

8. Security

We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorised way.

9. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies to function correctly. We may use analytical cookies to help us improve our website performance. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. External Links

Our website contains links to external sites (e.g., HSE, accreditation bodies). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.

11. Contact Details

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Hadfield & Alletson Ltd
Email: enquiries@hadfieldandalletson.co.uk
Address: 6 Sandhill Road, Underwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5FX