Privacy

Last Updated: 31.03.2026

Business Name: Pete's Plumbing Service Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: +447949769857 Website: https://petesplumbingservice.co.uk/


1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Pete's Plumbing Service ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or contact us regarding our services.

We are committed to handling your personal data responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.


2. Who We Are

Pete's Plumbing Service is the Data Controller for all personal data collected through this website. This means we are responsible for deciding how and why your data is used.

Our website is created and hosted by Retane Ltd, which acts as our Data Processor. Retane Ltd processes data only on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions, under a formal Data Processing Agreement.


3. What Data We Collect

When you use our website or contact us, we may collect the following personal data:

Full name

Phone number

Email address

Your address or location relevant to your enquiry

Details about your enquiry or service request

Any other information you choose to share with us

We may also collect the following technical data automatically for security and performance purposes:

IP address

Browser type and version

Device information

Pages visited and time spent on our website


4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Respond to your enquiry or service request

Provide quotes, estimates, or service information

Manage bookings, appointments, and customer relationships

Send follow-up communications where appropriate

Keep internal records and improve our services

Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties or use it for any purpose other than those listed above.


5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

Contract — to provide the service you have requested or to take steps before entering into a contract with you

Legitimate Interests — to respond to your enquiry, manage our business, and improve our services, where these interests are not overridden by your rights

Legal Obligation — to meet our accounting, tax, or other legal compliance requirements

Consent — where you have specifically opted in to receive marketing or follow-up communications from us


6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected:

Enquiry data — retained for up to 12 months after your last contact with us, unless you become a customer

Customer records — retained for up to 6 years after the end of our business relationship, in line with HMRC requirements

Marketing data — retained until you withdraw your consent or opt out

Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted from our systems.


7. Who Has Access to Your Data

Your data may be accessed by:

Pete's Plumbing Service — to manage enquiries, bookings, and customer relationships

Retane Ltd — as our website platform provider and Data Processor, under a formal Data Processing Agreement

Third-party service providers — such as email or SMS delivery platforms, only where necessary to deliver communications on our behalf

All third parties who access your data are required to handle it securely and in accordance with data protection law. We do not allow third parties to use your data for their own purposes.


8. Data Storage & Security

Your personal data is stored securely within Retane Ltd's protected platform. Security measures include:

Encryption of data in transit

Secure, access-controlled servers

Regular security monitoring

Access limited to authorised personnel only

While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, no system is completely immune to risk. In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your rights or freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law.


9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access — request a copy of the data we hold about you

Right to rectification — request that we correct any inaccurate data

Right to erasure — request that we delete your data where it is no longer necessary

Right to restriction — request that we limit how we use your data

Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests

Right to data portability — receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format

Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

[email protected] +447949769857

We will respond to all requests within one month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at any time:

https://ico.org.uk/concerns


10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to ensure proper functionality and to improve your experience. For full details of the cookies used on this website, please see our Cookie Policy, available on our website.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be reflected on this page with a revised date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.


12. Contact Us

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

[email protected] +447949769857 https://petesplumbingservice.co.uk/