Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12th April 2025

At Skills for Safety Ltd, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with us, whether through our website, in person, or by other means.

1. Who We Are

Skills for Safety Ltd
Company Number: 15990199
Registered Office: 10 Talbot Road, Accrington, Lancashire BB5 5EW
Email: support@skillsforsafety.co.uk
Phone: 07814921324
Website: www.skillsforsafety.co.uk

We provide health and safety training and consultancy services across the UK.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Identity data – name, date of birth, gender, job title
Contact data – email address, telephone number, postal address
Employment data – employer name, role, industry
Training data – courses attended, qualifications gained
Payment data – bank or card details (if applicable)
Technical data – IP address, browser type, and website usage (via cookies)

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data when:

You book or attend a course
You contact us via our website, email, or phone
Your employer provides your details for training purposes
You sign up for newsletters or updates
You access our website (cookies and analytics)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Register and manage your training and certification
Communicate with you about courses and services
Issue invoices and process payments
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Improve our services and website experience

We only process your data where we have a lawful basis, including consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, or legitimate interest.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

Awarding bodies (e.g., for certification purposes)
Your employer (where applicable)
IT and system providers who support our operations
Government bodies, if legally required

We never sell your data. All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and treat it in accordance with the law.

6. How We Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your personal data secure, including:

Encrypted systems and secure servers
Access controls and staff training
Regular reviews and audits

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically:

Course data: up to 7 years
Financial records: 6 years (for HMRC)
Mailing list data: until you unsubscribe

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of your data
Request erasure (right to be forgotten)
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: support@skillsforsafety.co.uk

9. Cookies and Website Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site usage. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

10. Contact and Complaints

If you have questions or concerns about how we use your data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: chris@skillsforsafety.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
www.ico.org.uk

Skills for Safety Ltd may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.