Triton Inspections Website Privacy Policy Statement

1. Policy Statement

Triton Inspections is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data collected from visitors to our website. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with data protection laws and to protect the rights and privacy of individuals who visit and interact with our website.

3. Scope

This policy applies to all users of Triton Inspections’ website.

4. Data Protection Principles

We adhere to the following data protection principles:

• Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency: Personal data shall be processed lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner.

• Purpose Limitation: Data shall be collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes.

• Data Minimization: Data shall be adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which it is processed.

• Accuracy: Data shall be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date.

• Storage Limitation: Data shall be kept in a form that permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary.

• Integrity and Confidentiality: Data shall be processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data will only be processed when there is a lawful basis for doing so, such as:

• Consent of the data subject

• Performance of a contract

• Compliance with a legal obligation

• Protection of vital interests

• Performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority

• Legitimate interests pursued by the data controller or a third party

6. Data Collected

We may collect the following types of personal data from visitors to our website:

• Name and contact details (e.g., email address, phone number)

• IP address and browser type

• Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site, and click data)

• Any other information provided by users through contact forms or other interactive features

7. Use of Data

The data we collect may be used for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage our website and services

• To communicate with users and respond to inquiries

• To improve our website, products, and services

• To send promotional materials, newsletters, or other information with user consent

• To analyse website usage and trends to enhance user experience

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to collect data and enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to track usage and preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

9. Data Subject Rights

Individuals have the following rights regarding their personal data:

• The right to be informed about the collection and use of their data

• The right to access their personal data

• The right to rectification of inaccurate data

• The right to erasure of their data

• The right to restrict processing

• The right to data portability

• The right to object to processing

• Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data. This includes measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security risks.

11. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, Triton Inspections will promptly assess the risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms and, if necessary, report the breach to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) within 72 hours. Affected individuals will be informed without undue delay if the breach is likely to result in a high risk to their rights and freedoms.

12. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Data that is no longer needed will be securely deleted or anonymised.

13. Third-Party Processors

Triton Inspections will ensure that any third-party processors engaged to process personal data on our behalf comply with data protection laws and provide adequate safeguards for the protection of personal data.

14. Training and Awareness

All employees and contractors who have access to personal data will receive training on data protection laws and this policy to ensure they understand their responsibilities in protecting personal data.

15. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains up to date and compliant with current data protection laws.

For any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact our data protection officer at info@tritoninspections.co.uk.