Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Who we are

This website is operated by AsbestosSurveyFinder (asbestossurveyfinder.co.uk), a UK-based directory of UKAS-accredited asbestos inspection bodies. We are the data controller for personal data collected through this site.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at privacy@asbestossurveyfinder.co.uk.

2. What data we collect

We collect the following categories of data:

• Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referring website, browser type, device type, and approximate location (country/city level). This is collected via Google Analytics 4 only if you accept cookies.
• Enquiry data — if you submit a listing claim form, we collect your name, email address, company name, and UKAS accreditation number. This is used solely to process your claim.
• Server logs — our hosting provider automatically records IP addresses and request data for security and operational purposes. These logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days.

We do not collect payment details, sell personal data to third parties, or require you to create an account to use this site.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies only for analytics purposes, and only with your consent.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or cookies. On your next visit, the consent banner will reappear.

4. Google Analytics

If you accept cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use this site. Data is collected with IP anonymisation enabled. Google may transfer data to servers in the United States under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework.

You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

5. Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following bases:

• Consent — analytics cookies (you may withdraw at any time)
• Legitimate interests — server log retention for security
• Contractual necessity — processing listing claim enquiries

6. Data retention

Analytics data is retained in Google Analytics for 14 months. Server logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days. Listing claim enquiries are retained for up to 12 months after the claim is resolved.

7. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@asbestossurveyfinder.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Third-party links

This site links to external websites including firm websites and UKAS. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their policies before submitting any personal data.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.