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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. This policy explains how Dampstop collects, uses, and protects your personal data in compliance with UK GDPR.

UK GDPR Compliant No Tracking No Third-Party Sharing
Key Points Summary

• We only collect necessary data to provide our services
• We do not use tracking cookies, analytics, or advertising services
• We do not share your data with third parties
• All data is processed in accordance with UK GDPR
• You have full rights over your personal data

1. Who We Are

Dampstop (referred to as "we", "us", or "our") operates the website dampstop.uk. We are the data controller for the personal data we collect.

Contact Details:
Dampstop
South Wales, UK
Phone: 07767 988 407
Email: contact@dampstop.uk

2. Data We Collect

We collect minimal personal data strictly necessary for our services:

Data Type Purpose Lawful Basis
Contact Form Data
Name, email, phone, message
To respond to your enquiries about our services Consent (when you submit the form)
Server Logs
IP address, browser type, visit time
Security and operation of our website Legitimate Interests
Phone Call Data
Phone number, call details
To provide quotations and discuss services Contractual necessity

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data only for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries: When you contact us via phone or our website contact form.
  • To provide services: For scheduling surveys, providing quotations, and delivering our damp survey services.
  • For security: Server logs help us maintain website security and prevent abuse.
  • For communication: To contact you regarding your enquiry or booked service.
Important

We do not use your data for marketing, advertising, profiling, or automated decision-making. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Contact Form Enquiries: 12 months from last contact, unless a service is booked.
  • Service Records: 7 years for contractual and accounting purposes (as required by UK law).
  • Server Logs: 30 days for security monitoring.

After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

5. Cookies & Tracking

This website uses only strictly necessary cookies.

We do not use:

  • Google Analytics or any tracking analytics
  • Advertising cookies (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, etc.)
  • Social media tracking widgets
  • Behavioural tracking scripts

The only cookies used are those essential for website operation (e.g., session cookies if you were to log into an account, which our current site doesn't require).

No cookie consent banner is needed as we use no non-essential cookies.

6. Your Legal Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

You can request deletion of your data (where applicable).

Right to Object

You can object to our processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 1.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data:

  • Secure website hosting with regular security updates
  • Encrypted communication (HTTPS)
  • Limited access to personal data (only necessary personnel)
  • Regular review of data processing activities

8. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first so we can resolve the issue.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
Website: ico.org.uk

9. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page with the "Last Updated" date below.

Last Updated: 17 March 2024

Questions About Your Data?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Simple, Transparent Data Handling

We believe in keeping data processing simple and transparent. No hidden tracking, no unnecessary data collection, and no third-party sharing. Just straightforward service provision.

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