SWPest Management

Privacy Policy

This policy explains how SW Pest Management ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit our website, contact us or use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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Who we are

SW Pest Management is a pest control business based in Bude, North Cornwall, owned by Jack. We operate across North Cornwall and North Devon. Our registered contact email is [email protected] and our phone number is 07552 372561. We are the data controller for the personal information we collect about you.

Information we collect

We collect only the information we need to respond to your enquiry and provide our services:\n\n- Contact details — your name, phone number and email address, when you call, email or send a quote request through our website form.\n- Enquiry details — what you tell us about the pest problem at your property, including the pest type and location.\n- Call and visit records — notes from phone calls and site visits, kept so we can provide continuity of service.\n- Technical data — if you accept analytics cookies, anonymous usage data such as pages visited and approximate location. We do not use this to identify you.

How we use your information

We use your information for these purposes, under the following lawful bases:\n\n- To respond to your enquiry and provide a quote (contract / legitimate interest) — we use your contact details to call, email or message you about your pest problem.\n- To provide our services (contract) — we keep records of the work we carry out, including treatments and advice given.\n- To meet legal obligations (legal obligation) — we keep records required by law, including insurance and health and safety records.\n- Analytics (consent) — if you accept analytics cookies, we use anonymous usage data to improve our website.

Who we share data with

We do not sell your personal information. We only share it where necessary to provide our services:\n\n- Our website platform — Victory Digital hosts this website; data submitted through the contact form is stored securely and only used to deliver enquiries to us.\n- Professional advisers — insurers, accountants and regulators where required by law.\n- Authorities — where we are legally required to share information with law enforcement or regulators.

How long we keep data

We keep enquiry records for up to two years so we can follow up on quotes and provide continuity if you use our services again. Records of completed treatments are kept for the period required by our insurance and health and safety obligations. Analytics data is kept for a maximum of 14 months. You can ask us to delete your personal information at any time, subject to legal obligations.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:\n\n- Access the personal information we hold about you.\n- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information.\n- Erase your personal information in certain circumstances.\n- Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances.\n- Data portability — receive your information in a structured, machine-readable format where applicable.\n- Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent.\n\nTo exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within one month. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse and unauthorised access. Our website uses HTTPS encryption, and enquiry data is stored securely with access limited to the people who need it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version is always available on this page. Where changes are significant, we will make that clear on our website.

Common questions

Do you pass my details to third parties for marketing?+

No. We never sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes. We only use your details to respond to your enquiry and provide our services.

How do I request my data be deleted?+

Email [email protected] with your name and the phone number or email you used to contact us, and we will delete your personal information within one month, subject to legal obligations.

Is my contact form submission secure?+

Yes. Our website uses HTTPS encryption, and form submissions are stored securely and only used to deliver your enquiry to us.

Got a pest problem?

Call 07552 372561 for honest advice, or request a quote and we will come back to you the same day.

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