Privacy Policy

Checks and Edges Limited

At Checks and Edges Limited, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you engage with our services, visit our website, or communicate with us.

1. Who We Are

Checks and Edges Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a UK-based health and safety consultancy company providing compliance documentation, risk assessments, training, and advisory services to SMEs.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, job title, business name, and billing details.
Business Information: Company policies, compliance documents, and related operational data shared for consultancy purposes.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about your interactions with our website.
Communication Data: Emails, meeting notes, and customer support enquiries.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide and deliver our consultancy services.
To create customised risk assessments, policies, and compliance documentation.
To process payments and maintain financial records.
To communicate with you about services, updates, and industry compliance requirements.
To improve our services, website, and customer experience.
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., record-keeping, regulatory reporting).

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information based on:

Contract: To fulfil our obligations under the services we provide.
Consent: When you opt-in to receive marketing or newsletters.
Legal Obligation: To comply with UK laws and regulations.
Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and manage client relationships.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Information

All personal and business data is stored securely on encrypted systems.
Access to your information is limited to authorised personnel only.
We implement technical and organisational safeguards in line with GDPR standards.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share information with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., IT support, cloud storage, payment processors).
Regulatory bodies when legally required.
Professional advisors (e.g., accountants, auditors).

We ensure all third parties comply with strict data protection standards.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary:

Client-related data: Kept for the duration of the contract + up to 6 years for legal/financial compliance.
Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.

8. Your Data Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
Restrict or object to certain types of processing.
Request data portability.
Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@checksedges.co.uk

9. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and tracking technologies to improve functionality and analyse usage. You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website with the updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

Checks and Edges Limited
Email: support@checksedges.co.uk
Phone: 01452452341
Website: checksedges.co.uk