Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 24 June 2026

Introduction

Apthorp Asbestos Management Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and securely.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website, www.apthorpasbestos.co.uk, contact us, or use our services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


Who We Are

Apthorp Asbestos Management Ltd is the data controller responsible for personal information collected through this website.

Registered Office:

15 Bellever Hill
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 2HB

Company Number: 16150663

ICO Registration Number: ZB845747

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us using the contact details published on our website.


Data Protection Legislation

We process personal information in accordance with:

  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information You Provide

When you contact us through our website, by email or by telephone, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Company name
  • Property address or site details
  • Information relating to your enquiry
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visits
  • Website usage information

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests
  • Provide quotations and professional services
  • Manage client relationships
  • Arrange surveys, inspections and consultancy services
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Maintain security and prevent misuse of our website
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell, rent or trade personal information.


Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

Legitimate Interests

To respond to enquiries, manage client relationships and operate our business effectively.

Contract

Where processing is necessary to provide services requested by you or to take steps prior to entering into a contract.

Legal Obligation

Where we are required to retain or disclose information to comply with applicable laws or regulations.

Consent

Where consent is required, such as for certain cookies or analytics technologies.

You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.


Contact Forms

Information submitted through our website contact forms is used solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and providing information regarding our services.

We will not use information submitted through contact forms for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.


Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website and to improve its performance and usability.

Google Analytics may collect information including:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device and browser information
  • General geographic location
  • Website interaction data

This information is generally aggregated and does not directly identify individual visitors.

Further information about how Google processes information can be found in Google’s Privacy Policy.


Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, enhance user experience and analyse website traffic.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website, while others help us understand how visitors interact with the site.

Further information about the cookies used on this website can be found in our Cookie Policy.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings and, where available, through our cookie consent banner.


Sharing Information

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate our website or provide our services.

These providers may include:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Website maintenance providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Professional advisers
  • Regulatory authorities where required by law

We require all third parties to respect the security of personal information and process it in accordance with applicable data protection laws.


Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

While we take reasonable precautions to protect personal information, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.


Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, regulatory, tax, accounting and business requirements.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.


Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request erasure of your personal information in certain circumstances
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Request transfer of your personal information where applicable
  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent

Requests relating to these rights should be submitted using the contact details provided on our website.


International Transfers

Some of our service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect personal information in accordance with UK data protection legislation.


Information Commissioner’s Office Registration

Apthorp Asbestos Management Ltd is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under registration number ZB845747.


Complaints

If you have concerns regarding how we process your personal information, please contact us first and we will seek to resolve the matter promptly.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent supervisory authority for data protection matters.

Further information can be obtained from the ICO.


External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.


Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology or business practices.

Any updates will be published on this page and will take effect from the date of publication.