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Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 21, 2025

We protect your privacy and handle your personal data responsibly. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Key Points

  • We only collect data necessary for our services
  • You control how we use your data
  • We never sell your personal information
  • You can access, correct, or delete your data anytime

1. Who We Are

ARV Plumbing & Maintenance is the data controller for your personal information. We comply with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Contact us:
Email: contact@arv-plumbing.co.uk
Phone: 0117 427 0642

2. Information We Collect

Contact Information

  • Name and contact details
  • Address and postcode
  • Phone and email

Service Information

  • Service requests and quotes
  • Payment and billing details
  • Job history and preferences

Technical Information

  • Website usage data
  • Device and browser info
  • Cookies (see our Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Information

Essential Services

  • Providing quotes and plumbing services
  • Processing payments and managing accounts
  • Customer support and warranty claims
  • Legal compliance (tax, safety regulations)

Legal basis: Contract performance and legal obligations

Business Improvements

  • Improving our services and website
  • Fraud prevention and security
  • Analytics and performance monitoring

Legal basis: Legitimate business interests

Marketing (with your consent)

  • Service updates and special offers
  • Relevant content and tips

Legal basis: Your consent (withdraw anytime)

4. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you can:

Access

Get a copy of your personal data

Correct

Fix inaccurate information

Delete

Remove your data (where legally possible)

Object

Stop certain uses of your data

Restrict

Limit how we process your data

Portability

Get your data in a portable format

To exercise your rights: Contact us at contact@arv-plumbing.co.uk. We'll respond within one month and provide services free of charge.

5. Data Sharing

6. Data Security & Retention

Security Measures

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure data storage with access controls
  • Regular security updates and staff training
  • Incident response procedures

How Long We Keep Data

  • Customer records: 7 years (legal requirement)
  • Marketing data: Until you withdraw consent
  • Website analytics: 26 months
  • CCTV footage: 30 days

After these periods, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

7. International Transfers

Some data may be processed outside the UK/EEA by our service providers. We ensure appropriate safeguards through adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other approved transfer mechanisms.

8. Cookies

We use essential cookies for website functionality and optional cookies for analytics and marketing. You can control these through our cookie banner or browser settings.

For detailed information: View our Cookie Policy

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are for adults. We don't knowingly collect data from children under 18. If you believe we have such information, contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal changes or improved practices. We'll notify you of significant changes by email or website notice.

11. Contact Us

General Enquiries

Email: contact@arv-plumbing.co.uk
Phone: 0117 427 0642

Data Protection Concerns

Email us with "Data Protection" in the subject line for priority handling.

Making a Complaint

If you're not satisfied with how we handle your data, you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):