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Last updated: January 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we, test uk ltd, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our website [Website URL] or use our electrical testing, fire testing, inspection, or compliance services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR, the EU GDPR (where applicable), and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data Controller

test uk ltd

We act as the Data Controller for the personal data collected through this website and during the course of our services.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data when you access our website, contact us, or use our electrical and fire testing services. This may include:

a) Information you provide directly

• Name

• Company name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Service enquiry details

• Information submitted through contact forms or quotation requests

b) Information collected automatically

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited and time spent

• Device information

• Cookies and tracking technologies (see section 8)

c) Service-related information

When performing electrical and fire testing services, we may collect:

• Site details and layout information

• Access documentation and service logs

• Compliance certificates

• Test results and inspection data

This data is used only for service delivery and compliance reporting.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Contractual necessity: To provide quotations, deliver electrical or fire testing services, issue certificates, and communicate about projects.

• Legitimate interests: To improve our website, maintain security, keep business records, and market similar services to existing customers.

• Legal obligation: To meet regulatory requirements for compliance testing, record keeping, invoicing, and tax.

• Consent: For optional marketing communications or non-essential cookies.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

• Provide electrical and fire testing services

• Respond to enquiries and provide quotations

• Manage bookings, reports, and compliance certificates

• Improve our website and services

• Maintain safety and security

• Send updates or marketing communications (only with your consent)

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We will never sell your personal data.

5. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

• Accredited engineers or subcontractors working under strict confidentiality

• IT and website hosting providers

• Payment processors

• Regulatory bodies, if required by law

• Insurers, auditors, or professional advisers

All third parties are required to comply with GDPR and protect your data.

6. International Data Transfers

We do not intentionally transfer your data outside the UK/EEA.
If any third-party provider processes data internationally, we ensure that GDPR-approved safeguards (such as adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Service records, test results, and certificates: up to 7 years (for regulatory and insurance purposes)

• Enquiry and contact form data: up to 2 years

• Marketing data: until you withdraw consent

• Website logs: typically 12 months

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve performance and user experience.

Types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for website functionality (GDPR-exempt)

• Analytics cookies: Help us understand website usage (requires consent)

• Marketing cookies: Used for advertisements or remarketing (requires consent)

A cookie banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies at any time.

For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Your GDPR Rights

You have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data

• Right to rectification of inaccurate information

• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

• Right to restrict processing

• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing

• Right to data portability

• Right to withdraw consent at any time

• Right to lodge a complaint with the ICO (UK) or your local data authority

To exercise any rights, contact: [Contact Email].

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure personal data, including:

• Encrypted storage and secure servers

• Controlled access and authentication

• Secure transmission protocols (HTTPS)

• Regular security audits

• Staff training in data protection

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Continued use of our website after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us