Privacy Policy
Last updated: [07/15/2025]
1. Who We Are
Welcome to SafeWatch UK. We are a home security company specialising in professionally installed alarms and CCTV systems.
SafeWatch UK is a trading name of The Sales Academy Manchester Limited, registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 15643218).
Website: www.safewatchuk.co.uk
Email: info@safewatchuk.co.uk
Phone: 0800 772-3685
2. What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data. We are committed to respecting your privacy in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
3. Data We Collect
We may collect and process:
Identity Data – your name or title
Contact Data – phone number, email, home address
Installation Data – location of system and monitoring needs
Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device info
Usage Data – pages you visit, forms you fill
Marketing Data – preferences for communication and promotions
We do not collect sensitive personal data or data from children under 16.
4. How We Collect It
Directly from you via forms, calls, consultations
Automatically through cookies and analytics
From referrals or family members (with your consent)
5. Why We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
- Respond to your enquiries and provide quotes
- Deliver and maintain alarm/CCTV services
- Send appointment reminders and service updates
- Process payments and manage your account
- Send marketing updates (if you’ve opted in)
- Comply with legal obligations
6. Sharing Your Data
We only share data when necessary and with:
- Our installation engineers and monitoring partners
- IT and CRM service providers
- Legal or regulatory bodies (if required by law)
- We never sell your data.
7. Data Security
Your data is protected with:
- Encryption and secure servers
- Access restrictions for authorised staff only
- Regular audits and compliance reviews
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep data only as long as needed:
- Enquiries: 12 months
- Customer records: 7 years (for accounting and compliance)
- CCTV footage (if applicable): per monitoring agreement
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of your data (Subject Access Request)
- Correct incorrect or outdated data
- Request deletion (unless legally required to retain it)
- Object to marketing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- To exercise your rights, contact: info@safewatchuk.co.uk
- If you’re unhappy, you can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk
10. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Track site usage
- Improve performance
- Personalise content
You can control cookie settings via your browser or opt-out using our cookie banner. See our [Cookie Policy] for details.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please check this page periodically. Updates are effective once posted.