Privacy Policy
Privacy Notice (UK)
Effective date: 01 January 2025
1. Who we are
Safety-on-Tees ("we", "us", "our") is the data controller for personal data collected via this website. Our contact details are available on the Contact page. If you have any questions about this policy or our use of your personal data, please contact us.
2. What personal data we collect
- Contact information (name, email address, telephone number) when you contact us or sign up for a service or newsletter.
- Enquiry details (company name, role, project information) to respond to requests and provide services.
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information) collected automatically when you visit the site.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see cookie section below).
3. Legal basis for processing
We process personal data where necessary for:
- Performance of a contract or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract;
- Compliance with legal obligations;
- Our legitimate interests (for example, to manage and improve our services and website); and
- Where you have given consent (for example, marketing or non-essential cookies).
4. How we use your personal data
We use personal data to respond to enquiries, provide consultancy services, process bookings and payments, send requested information, and where permitted, send marketing communications. We also use technical data to maintain and secure our website and to analyse site usage.
5. Sharing your data
We will not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted third parties who provide services on our behalf (for example, payment processors, IT and hosting providers, analytics providers). Where required, we put contracts in place to protect your information.
We may also disclose personal data to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights.
6. International transfers
Some third-party services we use may transfer or store data outside the UK/EEA. Where this occurs we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (for example, standard contractual clauses or reliance on an adequacy decision) to protect your personal data.
7. How long we keep your data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and purpose.
8. Your rights
Under the UK GDPR you have rights including the right to access, correct, erase or restrict processing of your personal data, object to processing, and to data portability. You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. To exercise your rights, contact us. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. However, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure; if you suspect any misuse of your data please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The effective date at the top of this section will indicate when it was last updated.
Cookie Policy
This site uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the site provide a better user experience, remember preferences and perform analytics.
What cookies we use
| Type | Purpose | Examples | Consent required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for core site functionality (session management, security). | Session cookie, CSRF token | No |
| Functional | Remember user preferences and improve experience. | Language or form preferences | Depends |
| Analytics | Collect anonymised usage data to improve the site. | Google Analytics, Matomo | Yes (where required) |
| Marketing | Used to deliver relevant adverts and measure campaigns. | Advertising network cookies | Yes |
Third-party cookies
We may use third-party services (for example Google services for fonts, reCAPTCHA and analytics). These providers may set cookies and collect information in accordance with their own policies. Examples include Google Analytics and Google reCAPTCHA.
Managing cookies
You can manage cookie preferences using your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality. For more information on managing cookies and privacy in the UK, see the ICO guidance: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/
Consent
Where required by law (for example for analytics and marketing cookies), we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences or clearing cookies in your browser.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy and cookie policy or want to exercise your data rights, please contact us using the details on our Contact page.